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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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... BIOS features : - CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Extreme Tweaker - DirectKey ROG Connect** - RC Remote - X.M.P. - O.C. RC Diagram - GPU.DIMM Post - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series... specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [red])* 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)** ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue]) * Support ASUS...
... BIOS features : - CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Extreme Tweaker - DirectKey ROG Connect** - RC Remote - X.M.P. - O.C. RC Diagram - GPU.DIMM Post - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series... specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [red])* 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)** ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue]) * Support ASUS...
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... smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - USB Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - 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+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi-Fi GO! - Pipe music or movies from your...
... smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - USB Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - 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+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi-Fi GO! - Pipe music or movies from your...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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.... Simply select the processor that offers great durability and provides up to regularly check for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is equipped with no need for overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package...
.... Simply select the processor that offers great durability and provides up to regularly check for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is equipped with no need for overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package...
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... MACH XTREME MACH XTREME Micron RiDATA RiDATA Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power UMAX UMAX Part No. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23 Single-sided DS - DS Elpida DS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS - Size KVR1333D3E9S/4G KVR1333D3N9H/4G KVR13N9S8H/4 MXD3U133316GQ MXD3V13332GS 4GB...GN-F J4208BBBG-GN-F - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. 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 two pairs of Dual-channel ...
... MACH XTREME MACH XTREME Micron RiDATA RiDATA Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power UMAX UMAX Part No. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23 Single-sided DS - DS Elpida DS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS - Size KVR1333D3E9S/4G KVR1333D3N9H/4G KVR13N9S8H/4 MXD3U133316GQ MXD3V13332GS 4GB...GN-F J4208BBBG-GN-F - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. 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 two pairs of Dual-channel ...
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...turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 3. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, ...button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. button does not function under Windows® OS...
...turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 3. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, ...button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. button does not function under Windows® OS...
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... 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section SATA Configuration for details. SATAEXPRESS_1 [bottom]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 - 4; ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before...
... 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section SATA Configuration for details. SATAEXPRESS_1 [bottom]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 - 4; ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before...
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5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If 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 avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect...
5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If 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 avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect...
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... USB BIOS Flashback button. The light goes out when the process of your local ASUS Service Center. A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is complete. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to M7F.CAP. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-15...
... USB BIOS Flashback button. The light goes out when the process of your local ASUS Service Center. A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is complete. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to M7F.CAP. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-15...
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... system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. At power on the chain) c. Press the power button for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-21 While the tests are off mode, depending 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...
... system on sleep mode or soft-off . 3. At power on the chain) c. Press the power button for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-21 While the tests are off mode, depending 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...
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... goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M7F.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-1
... goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M7F.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-1
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Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to select ... depending on the devices you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key ...
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to select ... depending on the devices you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key ...
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Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your fans. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Use this button to select ...desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. It also allows you to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-5 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorite menu.... on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your BIOS screen.
Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your fans. Refer to display in a Tree Map setup. Use this button to select ...desired settings. Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. It also allows you to RAID mode. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-5 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorite menu.... on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your BIOS screen.
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... save and access your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-7 Chapter 3 You cannot add the following items to close the Setup Tree Map screen. 4. Click Exit (ESC...
... save and access your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to view the saved BIOS items. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-7 Chapter 3 You cannot add the following items to close the Setup Tree Map screen. 4. Click Exit (ESC...
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After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show [Installed]. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-25 Chapter 3
After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show [Installed]. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-25 Chapter 3
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... 3.0 mode will be supported during both POST and operating system. [Auto] xHCI controller will be enabled and run at startup. Support EHCI by BIOS for the BIOS setup program. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-37 Chapter 3 If no USB device is enabled. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. It cannot be used only for...
... 3.0 mode will be supported during both POST and operating system. [Auto] xHCI controller will be enabled and run at startup. Support EHCI by BIOS for the BIOS setup program. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-37 Chapter 3 If no USB device is enabled. Refer to enable or disable the individual USB ports. It cannot be used only for...
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ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to [Enabled]. SA - The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front...
ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to [Enabled]. SA - The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front...
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Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Use the and keys to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-47 Scroll down to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at ...
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Use the and keys to display the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-47 Scroll down to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at ...
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...NumLock State [Enabled] [Enabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Disabled] Set the power-on state of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to trap the interrupt 19. You can ...[Disabled] This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-49 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be decoded...
...NumLock State [Enabled] [Enabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Disabled] Set the power-on state of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to trap the interrupt 19. You can ...[Disabled] This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be shown during the POST. [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-49 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be decoded...