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...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-1 Q-Connector Kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable Label 1 x Watch Dogs game coupon* ROG motherboard support DVD User guide * Watch Dogs game coupon is only available in game bundled...
...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-1 Q-Connector Kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable Label 1 x Watch Dogs game coupon* ROG motherboard support DVD User guide * Watch Dogs game coupon is only available in game bundled...
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... failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost... (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-33
... failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost... (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-33
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... found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering... Description PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error.
... found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering... Description PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error.
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.... • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to...
.... • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to...
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... options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-33 Press to [RAID]. Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for add-on devices with M.2 disabled. [M.2] The bandwidth will be assigned to M.2 for LPM (link power management) support with SATA Express(SATAEXPRESS_1) disabled. The SATA devices are available when no SATA Express...
... options: [On] [Off] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-33 Press to [RAID]. Status Check [On] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is designed for add-on devices with M.2 disabled. [M.2] The bandwidth will be assigned to M.2 for LPM (link power management) support with SATA Express(SATAEXPRESS_1) disabled. The SATA devices are available when no SATA Express...
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...loading during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive Only] [Boot Drive Only] All devices connected to a SATA ports are available during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will extend the POST time. Chapter 3 3-...48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This process extends the POST time. This process will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal ...
...loading during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive Only] [Boot Drive Only] All devices connected to a SATA ports are available during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will extend the POST time. Chapter 3 3-...48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This process extends the POST time. This process will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal ...
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...Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append Default dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. The number of device items that appears on... in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Load Default dbx Allows you to load the additional dbx from a USB storage device. Click an item to load the downloaded dbx...
...Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append Default dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. The number of device items that appears on... in Safe Mode, press after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Load Default dbx Allows you to load the additional dbx from a USB storage device. Click an item to load the downloaded dbx...
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.... Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Secure Erase is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. To launch ROG ...tested with any storage medium due to erase the contents of this manual. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to AHCI. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-53 Chapter 3 The drive may become unstable if you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your ...
.... Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Secure Erase is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. To launch ROG ...tested with any storage medium due to erase the contents of this manual. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to AHCI. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-53 Chapter 3 The drive may become unstable if you press , a confirmation message appears. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your ...
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...Secure Erase. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. You have password protection by ASUS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the software ...must be performed to booting. Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. Displays the available SSDs Click to start the SSD Secure Erase Status definition: • Frozen. Setup Animator [Disabled] These item allows you enable or disable...
...Secure Erase. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of a BIOS protective measure. You have password protection by ASUS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the software ...must be performed to booting. Chapter 3 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The frozen state is either incomplete or was stopped. Displays the available SSDs Click to start the SSD Secure Erase Status definition: • Frozen. Setup Animator [Disabled] These item allows you enable or disable...
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... Yes to discard changes and exit. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3
... Yes to discard changes and exit. 3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3
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3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and...motherboard package. • Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-59 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and...motherboard package. • Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-59 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
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Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Contains the list of the items Click an icon to display DVD/motherboard information ... the motherboard supports. Click to install all of supplementary user manuals. The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. Install the necessary drivers to display product related information. Chapter 4 2. To read . 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click to use the ...
Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Contains the list of the items Click an icon to display DVD/motherboard information ... the motherboard supports. Click to install all of supplementary user manuals. The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. Install the necessary drivers to display product related information. Chapter 4 2. To read . 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click to use the ...
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...schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to cancel the download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-17 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save... the BIOS download schedule. on the top-right corner of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click or...
...schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to cancel the download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-17 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save... the BIOS download schedule. on the top-right corner of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click or...
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... for more details. • USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to disable the ErP Ready item in hibernate mode. Using USB Charger+ on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Click... tap to refresh the list Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Ensure to connect your computer is available only in the Advanced mode then set this utility. Refer to the Rear I/O connection section of USB device that you to quick-charge your portable...
... for more details. • USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to disable the ErP Ready item in hibernate mode. Using USB Charger+ on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Click... tap to refresh the list Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Ensure to connect your computer is available only in the Advanced mode then set this utility. Refer to the Rear I/O connection section of USB device that you to quick-charge your portable...
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... then select Wi-Fi Engine. Wi-Fi Engine To use the client mode: 1. Click to connect to a wireless access point on the top edge of available networks, click to select a network that you to .
... then select Wi-Fi Engine. Wi-Fi Engine To use the client mode: 1. Click to connect to a wireless access point on the top edge of available networks, click to select a network that you to .
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... password or log in using your smart device to -private network functions for the iOS system will be available from Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote V2.00.00 or later versions. Using Wi-Fi GO! menu... Use your smart device to scan QR Codes for more details. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Tap ASUS Account (A), key in the device list. • The public-to use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC ...remote control functions. To launch Wi-Fi GO!, click the ASUS HomeCloud shortcut on you smart device. 2. Click to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual ...
... password or log in using your smart device to -private network functions for the iOS system will be available from Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote V2.00.00 or later versions. Using Wi-Fi GO! menu... Use your smart device to scan QR Codes for more details. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Tap ASUS Account (A), key in the device list. • The public-to use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC ...remote control functions. To launch Wi-Fi GO!, click the ASUS HomeCloud shortcut on you smart device. 2. Click to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of this user manual ...
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... 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of the AI Suite 3 main Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap menu, then select Ai Charger+. on the top-right corner...
... 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of the AI Suite 3 main Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap menu, then select Ai Charger+. on the top-right corner...
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...Reverb switch is part of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that lets you experience 7.1 CH virtual surround from any of the preset equalizer settings available. You can hear more clearly when listening to a music. Smart EQ (Smart Volume) switch Dynamically adjust the EQ so you to ...the Equalizer settings. Use the slider to enable this button to the default setting of the bass effect. Equalizer advanced settings This item available only when the Equalizer switch is enabled. Reverb presets Click to hear vocals more details. Voice Clarity switch Click to adjust the ...
...Reverb switch is part of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that lets you experience 7.1 CH virtual surround from any of the preset equalizer settings available. You can hear more clearly when listening to a music. Smart EQ (Smart Volume) switch Dynamically adjust the EQ so you to ...the Equalizer settings. Use the slider to enable this button to the default setting of the bass effect. Equalizer advanced settings This item available only when the Equalizer switch is enabled. Reverb presets Click to hear vocals more details. Voice Clarity switch Click to adjust the ...
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... space sound. Revert Move the slider to adjust the hardness of cross channel mixing. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-39 Chapter 4 Move the slider to revert the main audio source. Crossing gain This item only works when Crossing and Revert is only available for front panel Headphone output. • You can enable this feature by enabling...
... space sound. Revert Move the slider to adjust the hardness of cross channel mixing. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-39 Chapter 4 Move the slider to revert the main audio source. Crossing gain This item only works when Crossing and Revert is only available for front panel Headphone output. • You can enable this feature by enabling...
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... precise direction and intensity of games Control Menu Allows you to configure shortcut keys. Displays the options available. Click a tab to amplify desired sound effects. Each option has its own settings and menus. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-41 4.7 Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II is designed for each game including Transparency, Signal, Size, and...
... precise direction and intensity of games Control Menu Allows you to configure shortcut keys. Displays the options available. Click a tab to amplify desired sound effects. Each option has its own settings and menus. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-41 4.7 Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II is designed for each game including Transparency, Signal, Size, and...