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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 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-24...
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 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-24...
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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 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter 3:...Network Stack Configuration 3-43 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-43 3.7 Monitor menu 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-53 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-53 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-57 3.10 Exit menu 3-58 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-59 iv
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 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter 3:...Network Stack Configuration 3-43 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-43 3.7 Monitor menu 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-53 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-53 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-57 3.10 Exit menu 3-58 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-59 iv
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...To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are ...your area. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with...
...To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are ...your area. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with...
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... the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information ... and the software. • Chapter 5: 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 have to perform when installing ...
... the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information ... and the software. • Chapter 5: 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 have to perform when installing ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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xvi Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xvi Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... PCI Express® 3.0 PCIE® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.Intel® Z97... devices. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to join in the LGA1150 package. With the Intel® Z97 platform to six USB 3.0 ...
... PCI Express® 3.0 PCIE® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.Intel® Z97... devices. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to join in the LGA1150 package. With the Intel® Z97 platform to six USB 3.0 ...
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... user interaction. Altogether making it to , and the motherboard will do the rest. 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in it the perfect motherboard for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS...simple-to 90% efficiency under normal operation. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on the Z97® motherboard. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP...
... user interaction. Altogether making it to , and the motherboard will do the rest. 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in it the perfect motherboard for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS...simple-to 90% efficiency under normal operation. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on the Z97® motherboard. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP...
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..., WMAs, internet radio) into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with ROG CPU-Z. DTS Connect To get the most out of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. You can also configure your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS...
..., WMAs, internet radio) into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with ROG CPU-Z. DTS Connect To get the most out of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. You can also configure your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS...
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... ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-5
... ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. •... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-5
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Intel® Core™ i5/ ... with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Intel® Core™ i5/ ... with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory... OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to section 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration....
...higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the memory... OS, when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • According to section 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration....
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ...-35 1.65 CORSAIR "CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP)" 8GB (2 x 4B ) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-11 Timing Voltage AVEXIR "AVD3UH32001304G- 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-35 1.65 4CI(XMP)" G.SKILL "F3-3200C12Q16GTXDG(XMP)" 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 12...
MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ...-35 1.65 CORSAIR "CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R(XMP)" 8GB (2 x 4B ) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-11 Timing Voltage AVEXIR "AVD3UH32001304G- 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-35 1.65 4CI(XMP)" G.SKILL "F3-3200C12Q16GTXDG(XMP)" 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 12...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x4_3 slot 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 2.0 x4_3 slot 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... labeled CHA_FAN1-3A/B when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE_x16/x8_1 PCIE_x8_2 PCIE_x4_3 PCIE_x1_1 PCIE_x1_2 PCIE_x1_3 I.G.F.X Intel LAN Controller SATA #0 SATA #1 High Definition Audio EHCI #0 (USB 2.0) EHCI #1 (USB 2.0) XHCI (USB 3.0) ASM106SE WIFI ASM1061 ASM1042 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • New 4th and...
... labeled CHA_FAN1-3A/B when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE_x16/x8_1 PCIE_x8_2 PCIE_x4_3 PCIE_x1_1 PCIE_x1_2 PCIE_x1_3 I.G.F.X Intel LAN Controller SATA #0 SATA #1 High Definition Audio EHCI #0 (USB 2.0) EHCI #1 (USB 2.0) XHCI (USB 3.0) ASM106SE WIFI ASM1061 ASM1042 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • New 4th and...
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... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers...
... to fine-tune performance when working on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers...
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MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. 3. ...the DIMM is tested. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! button lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the ...
MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ... after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load the BIOS default settings. 3. ...the DIMM is tested. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 function. • The MemOK! button lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the ...