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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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...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 that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the BIOS... more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...
...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 that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the BIOS... more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. vii About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...
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... of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. Insert a USB storage device to the USB...
... of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. Insert a USB storage device to the USB...
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... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS ... and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS...
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS ... and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...BIOS" unless otherwise specified. 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 goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS...
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...a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the ...BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Please visit ASUS...
...a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the ...BIOS Setup The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Please visit ASUS...
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Key in the UEFI BIOS. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and ... Save Above Settings This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS setting profiles. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to save the new values of the...
Key in the UEFI BIOS. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows you to key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and ... Save Above Settings This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS setting profiles. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to save the new values of the...
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... support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-25 If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements...
... support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-25 If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements...
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...an OS‑based utility. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. 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 Folder Info field. 7.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.
...an OS‑based utility. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. 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 Folder Info field. 7.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process.
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...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Follow the onscreen ...menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-27 • This function can support devices such as a USB ...
...the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Follow the onscreen ...menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-27 • This function can support devices such as a USB ...
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... save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...
... save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB...