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... disable SATAExpress_E1 connector. ** The mini-PCIe slot is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3100... card * The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwidth with SATAExpress_E1 connector. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Intel®LGA1150 socket for the 5th, New 4th, and 4th Generation Intel® Core...
... disable SATAExpress_E1 connector. ** The mini-PCIe slot is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. ** Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3100... card * The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwidth with SATAExpress_E1 connector. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Intel®LGA1150 socket for the 5th, New 4th, and 4th Generation Intel® Core...
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...protection cover - Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC: 120dB SNR, -107dB THD+N (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - Sonic SoundStage - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port (red at back panel Audio Feature: -...) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller** 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * The functions support depends on the next page) xi Sonic SenseAmp - Sonic Studio - Jack-detection and multi-streaming - Texas Instruments® LM4562 high-fidelity audio operational amplifier -...
...protection cover - Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC: 120dB SNR, -107dB THD+N (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - Sonic SoundStage - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port (red at back panel Audio Feature: -...) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller** 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * The functions support depends on the next page) xi Sonic SenseAmp - Sonic Studio - Jack-detection and multi-streaming - Texas Instruments® LM4562 high-fidelity audio operational amplifier -...
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...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 [red])* 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)** ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue]) * Support ASUS... USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the next page) xii Fittings require separate purchase. ** The dedicated ROG Connect cable is only supported under Windows® 8.1/8. ** 2 x USB 2.0 port at least...
...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 [red])* 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)** ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue]) * Support ASUS... USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the next page) xii Fittings require separate purchase. ** The dedicated ROG Connect cable is only supported under Windows® 8.1/8. ** 2 x USB 2.0 port at least...
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... 2.0 ports (upper port for KeyBot, bottom port for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - ASUS Q-Slot - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Special Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU...
... 2.0 ports (upper port for KeyBot, bottom port for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - ASUS Q-Slot - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Special Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU...
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x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 2 x SATA Express connectors 6...! button 1 x KeyBot button 1 x Sonic SoundStage button 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo III connector 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS...
x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 2 x SATA Express connectors 6...! button 1 x KeyBot button 1 x Sonic SoundStage button 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo III connector 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application 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 User guide * Watch Dogs game coupon ...
... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application 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 User guide * Watch Dogs game coupon ...
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..., unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-Way CrossFireX™ configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 In the Republic of multiple GPUs, it supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique...
..., unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-Way CrossFireX™ configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 In the Republic of multiple GPUs, it supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique...
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...three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is equipped with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 90% efficiency under normal operation. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Install a USB storage ...device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for any user interaction. NOTE: RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. The...
...three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is equipped with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 90% efficiency under normal operation. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. Install a USB storage ...device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for any user interaction. NOTE: RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. The...
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...Voltage 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 8GB (2x 4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. ...- - 12-14-14-35 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 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...Voltage 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 8GB (2x 4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. ...- - 12-14-14-35 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 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... - 4GB ) 16GB ( 4x DS - 4GB ) 32GB ( 4x DS - 8GB ) 4GB ( 2x DS - 2GB ) Chip NO. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 9-9-9- 1.5 • 24 1600 1.5 8-8-8- 24 • • 9-9-9- 1.5 24 • • 10-10- 1.5 10-27 • ... • 9-9-9- 1.5 24 • • - 1.5 • • 7-7-7- 1.6 24 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-19 Size SS/DS Chip Brand CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.21) 16GB ( 2x DS - (XMP) 8GB ) CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12) 8GB ( 2x DS -...
... - 4GB ) 16GB ( 4x DS - 4GB ) 32GB ( 4x DS - 8GB ) 4GB ( 2x DS - 2GB ) Chip NO. - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 9-9-9- 1.5 • 24 1600 1.5 8-8-8- 24 • • 9-9-9- 1.5 24 • • 10-10- 1.5 10-27 • ... • 9-9-9- 1.5 24 • • - 1.5 • • 7-7-7- 1.6 24 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-19 Size SS/DS Chip Brand CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.21) 16GB ( 2x DS - (XMP) 8GB ) CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12) 8GB ( 2x DS -...
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... into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as one pair of individual CPUs. ...E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. J2108ECSE-DJ-F J2108BDBG-GN-F J4208BBBG-GN-F - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23 Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration....
... into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as one pair of individual CPUs. ...E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. J2108ECSE-DJ-F J2108BDBG-GN-F J4208BBBG-GN-F - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23 Load the X.M.P. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration....
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...- - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to... shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • New 4th and 5th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card...
...- - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to... shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • New 4th and 5th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card...
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... manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Intel® Z97 Serial...
... manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Intel® Z97 Serial...
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Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...
Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...
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...that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use ...until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-43 Chapter 1 The power supply plugs are for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs.
...that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use ...until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-43 Chapter 1 The power supply plugs are for details. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs.
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ROG Extension - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-45 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 9. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for ...
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. ROG Extension - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-45 A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 9. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for ...
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Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 13. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-47
Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain configuration. 13. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-47
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... install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module: 1. 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. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-11 Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Chapter 2 3. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for installing smaller SSDs. • The mPCIe...
... install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module: 1. 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. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-11 Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Chapter 2 3. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for installing smaller SSDs. • The mPCIe...
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...] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-9 When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core...
...] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-9 When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: 1-Core...
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... Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to open up support of the voltage regulator during the load transient. Fully Manual Mode [Disabled] Enable this item to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-19 It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current...
... Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to open up support of the voltage regulator during the load transient. Fully Manual Mode [Disabled] Enable this item to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-19 It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current...