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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 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 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 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 M.2 installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-18 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-20 2.5...
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... Configuration 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-19 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
... Configuration 3-19 3.7 Monitor menu 3-19 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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... are not part of the standard package. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also proVided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations....motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) proVides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...
... are not part of the standard package. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also proVided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations....motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) proVides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures ...
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... device. 4. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 2-15 Insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. Rename the file as C7H.CAP, then copy it to your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
... device. 4. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 2-15 Insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is enabled. Rename the file as C7H.CAP, then copy it to your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer...
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...updating the BIOS file, rename it as C7H.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS...Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic...
...updating the BIOS file, rename it as C7H.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS...Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic...
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... • Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you in using the first two options. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails... to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from ...
... • Press the reset button on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to guide you in using the first two options. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails... to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from ...
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... Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load..., and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-23 Save Above Settings This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS setting profiles. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from ...
... Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load..., and then select Yes. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-23 Save Above Settings This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS setting profiles. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from ...
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... 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-25 The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS...
... 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-25 The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS...
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...3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system ...when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go...
...3 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system ...when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go...
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...BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select via Internet. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO... 3-27 See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS ...
...BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select via Internet. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO... 3-27 See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS ...
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... and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that...
... and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that...