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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 1.1 ... 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...
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 1.1 ... 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...
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... 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
... 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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... 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. 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. vii...
... 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. 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. vii...
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... Erase - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi ASUS User Profile - ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics / Ryzen™ 1st Generation / 7th Generation A-Series / Athlon X4 Processors - 4 x ...;) Extreme Engine Digi+ - Extreme Tweaker - MicroFine Alloy Choke - NexFET MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II UEFI...
... Erase - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) xi ASUS User Profile - ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation / Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics / Ryzen™ 1st Generation / 7th Generation A-Series / Athlon X4 Processors - 4 x ...;) Extreme Engine Digi+ - Extreme Tweaker - MicroFine Alloy Choke - NexFET MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II UEFI...
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... page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Pre-mounted I /O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - Q -LED (DRAM[yellow], CPU[red], VGA[white], Boot Device LED[green]) - AI Suite 3 - SafeSlot - AURA Lighting Control ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary...
... page) xii ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Pre-mounted I /O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - Q -LED (DRAM[yellow], CPU[red], VGA[white], Boot Device LED[green]) - AI Suite 3 - SafeSlot - AURA Lighting Control ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary...
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..., 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log...
..., 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log...
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... useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime...
... useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime...
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ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 1-15 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these ...connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID ...
ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 1-15 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these ...connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID ...
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... system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 1-21 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the...
... system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 1-21 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 10. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the...
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2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Shut down your USB storage device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to your computer. 5. This may have risks. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 2-15 Insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Rename the file as C7H...
2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Shut down your USB storage device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to your computer. 5. This may have risks. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 2-15 Insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Rename the file as C7H...
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..., and 14 8. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to overclocking. 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 3. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for your devices to...
..., and 14 8. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to overclocking. 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 3. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to the tables on the next page for your devices to...
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...the tests are off. 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External storage devices (starting ...beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the ...
...the tests are off. 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External storage devices (starting ...beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the ...
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... settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel.
... settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel.
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... mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for information on how to the default value. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. After doing either of...
... mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for information on how to the default value. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. After doing either of...
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... Go back to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-3 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to EZ Mode Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of ...the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to...
... Go back to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the system status ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-3 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to EZ Mode Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of ...the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to...
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...Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you can select for your BIOS. Use this button to RAID mode. Refer to your BIOS screen. Refer to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Language This button above the... menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on the menu...
...Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you can select for your BIOS. Use this button to RAID mode. Refer to your BIOS screen. Refer to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Language This button above the... menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Menu bar The menu bar on the menu...
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... side of the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-5 AURA (F4) This button allows you to display the other items on or off. [ON] All AURA effects will be enabled. (Default mode) [OFF]...last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website. Search (F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to select items in BIOS Setup. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to show ...
... side of the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-5 AURA (F4) This button allows you to display the other items on or off. [ON] All AURA effects will be enabled. (Default mode) [OFF]...last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS support website. Search (F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to select items in BIOS Setup. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to show ...
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... click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to .... 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To switch from Advanced Mode to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Selects the display language of the...
... click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to .... 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To switch from Advanced Mode to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Selects the display language of the...
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-9 OC Setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO 3-9 OC Setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.