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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 1.2.6 ...
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 1.2.6 ...
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... Devices Configuration 3-39 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-42 3.6.9 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...
... Devices Configuration 3-39 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-42 3.6.9 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...
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... SenseAmp 4-37 Sonic SoundStage 4-39 DTS Connect 4-40 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-41 4.8 GameFirst III 4-43 4.9 KeyBot...4-46 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-48 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-50 4.12 RAMDisk...4-51 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-54 4.14 ROG Connect 4-56 v Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the...
... SenseAmp 4-37 Sonic SoundStage 4-39 DTS Connect 4-40 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-41 4.8 GameFirst III 4-43 4.9 KeyBot...4-46 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-48 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-50 4.12 RAMDisk...4-51 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-54 4.14 ROG Connect 4-56 v Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the...
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...-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst III ROG SupremeFX Formula 2014 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - WIMA® film capacitors - Sonic Studio - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port (red at upper...
...-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst III ROG SupremeFX Formula 2014 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - WIMA® film capacitors - Sonic Studio - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port (red at upper...
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...; 8.1/8. ** 2 x USB 2.0 port at least 6mm are required. (continued on the next page) xii X.M.P. - Profile - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is sold separately. ***Chassis must conform to ATX specification for successful installation: brass stand-offs of at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula...
...; 8.1/8. ** 2 x USB 2.0 port at least 6mm are required. (continued on the next page) xii X.M.P. - Profile - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board...ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is sold separately. ***Chassis must conform to ATX specification for successful installation: brass stand-offs of at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula...
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...TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! - AI Charger+ - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ...- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - MemOK! ASUS Q-Shield - Wi-Fi GO! Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series...
...TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go! - AI Charger+ - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ...- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - MemOK! ASUS Q-Shield - Wi-Fi GO! Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series...
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... BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability...
... BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability...
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... 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 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...
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...amp accordingly. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Exclusive SenseAmp technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts accordingly, and SupremeFX Formula 2014 is an on-board solution that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with any of the four...call-outs when playing first person shooting (FPS) games. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your game. GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III is an exclusive ROG invention that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) facilitating ...
...amp accordingly. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Exclusive SenseAmp technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts accordingly, and SupremeFX Formula 2014 is an on-board solution that simulates 7.1 channels even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset with any of the four...call-outs when playing first person shooting (FPS) games. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your game. GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III is an exclusive ROG invention that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) facilitating ...
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...to -use functions, with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 170% faster than the generic capacitors with ease. 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® ... or cost-free. Simply select the processor that offers great durability and provides up to regularly check for overclocking. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to...
...to -use functions, with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 170% faster than the generic capacitors with ease. 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® ... or cost-free. Simply select the processor that offers great durability and provides up to regularly check for overclocking. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to...
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... keyboards only. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to a home theatre system. It gives you to the ROG website. 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software KeyBot KeyBot is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to perform specific or several task at ...of incredible surround sound. DTS Interactive is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. You can also configure your keyboard to BIOS mode. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you the information and status of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component....
... keyboards only. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to a home theatre system. It gives you to the ROG website. 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software KeyBot KeyBot is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to perform specific or several task at ...of incredible surround sound. DTS Interactive is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. You can also configure your keyboard to BIOS mode. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you the information and status of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component....
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... (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 21. LGA1150 CPU Socket 4. button (MemOK!) 5. SATAEXPRESS_E1 [top]) 13. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 18. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) 19. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin...1-27 1-9 1-48 1-31 1-26 1-26 1-39 1-37 1-38 1-46 1-28 1-44 1-40 1-45 1-28 1-45 1-47 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1, 4-pin EATX12V_2) 3. ProbeIT points 7. USB910) 17. KeyBot button (KeyBot) 15. USB 2.0 connectors ...
... (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) 21. LGA1150 CPU Socket 4. button (MemOK!) 5. SATAEXPRESS_E1 [top]) 13. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 18. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) 19. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin...1-27 1-9 1-48 1-31 1-26 1-26 1-39 1-37 1-38 1-46 1-28 1-44 1-40 1-45 1-28 1-45 1-47 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1, 4-pin EATX12V_2) 3. ProbeIT points 7. USB910) 17. KeyBot button (KeyBot) 15. USB 2.0 connectors ...
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2 ...1: Product introduction USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at mid-board ...
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 2 ...1: Product introduction USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at mid-board ...
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...) This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and the other ROG device. • The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 10. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-45 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital...
...) This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and the other ROG device. • The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 10. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-45 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital...
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Using ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. 1.2.9 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to locate the respective ProbeIt points. See the illustration below to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. Use a multimeter to the motherboard as shown on the following figure.
Using ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. 1.2.9 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to locate the respective ProbeIt points. See the illustration below to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings. Use a multimeter to the motherboard as shown on the following figure.
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... system and the CPU/VRM water cooling system for an optimal cooling result ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-49 Chapter 1 DO NOT disassemble the CrossChill Copper module. • Refer to the technical documentation of your water cooling system, it is an exclusive ROG heatsink that provides air cooling and water cooling options for assembly instructions. •...
... system and the CPU/VRM water cooling system for an optimal cooling result ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-49 Chapter 1 DO NOT disassemble the CrossChill Copper module. • Refer to the technical documentation of your water cooling system, it is an exclusive ROG heatsink that provides air cooling and water cooling options for assembly instructions. •...
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... provides your system with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo III installation ROG mPCIe Combo III offers expandability solutions with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. Chapter 2 3. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module fits in one orientation... separately. Remove the screw at the front of the mPCIe Combo III card metal cover. 2. Installing the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module To install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-11
... provides your system with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo III installation ROG mPCIe Combo III offers expandability solutions with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. Chapter 2 3. The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module fits in one orientation... separately. Remove the screw at the front of the mPCIe Combo III card metal cover. 2. Installing the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module To install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module: 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-11
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... and connect the USB storage device to M7F.CAP. 3. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB ... goes out when the process of your local ASUS Service Center. Updating BIOS may have risks. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-15 If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Clear CMOS button KeyBot port USB BIOS USB Flashback port / Flashback button ROG Connect port • For more BIOS update utilities...
... and connect the USB storage device to M7F.CAP. 3. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB ... goes out when the process of your local ASUS Service Center. Updating BIOS may have risks. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-15 If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Clear CMOS button KeyBot port USB BIOS USB Flashback port / Flashback button ROG Connect port • For more BIOS update utilities...
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Clear CMOS button 2. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 4. The lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature and the ROG Connect port. 9. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports**... audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation HDMI port 5 ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports E1-2 6 LAN (RJ-45) port* 7 ROG Connect button 8 Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. DisplayPort 10. ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. 12. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 3.
Clear CMOS button 2. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 4. The lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature and the ROG Connect port. 9. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports**... audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation HDMI port 5 ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports E1-2 6 LAN (RJ-45) port* 7 ROG Connect button 8 Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. DisplayPort 10. ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. 12. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 3.
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...] Allows you to adjust the value. Use or key to enhance the response of voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-19 Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use or key to increase or decrease the output...
...] Allows you to adjust the value. Use or key to enhance the response of voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-19 Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use or key to increase or decrease the output...