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We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to join in. LGA1150 socket for an unrivalled gaming performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 In the Republic of Gamers and make your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the ...
We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to join in. LGA1150 socket for an unrivalled gaming performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 In the Republic of Gamers and make your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the ...
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... Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. It allows you get auto data backup and restore. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 It is automatically updated even without the need to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. The Black Metallic solid capacitor...to 170% faster than the generic capacitors with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 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 ...
... Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. It allows you get auto data backup and restore. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 It is automatically updated even without the need to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. The Black Metallic solid capacitor...to 170% faster than the generic capacitors with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 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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Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-5 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 ...
Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-5 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 ...
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... (42-1 pin MPCIE_COMBO_III) Page 1-42 1-43 1-8 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 Power-on button (START) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 - 4; Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) 19...
... (42-1 pin MPCIE_COMBO_III) Page 1-42 1-43 1-8 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 Power-on button (START) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 - 4; Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) 19...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...(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 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing Voltage AVEXIR "AVD3UH32001304G- 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-35 1.65 4CI(XMP)" G.SKILL "F3...) SS - - 12-15-15-35 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 3100 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...(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 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Timing Voltage AVEXIR "AVD3UH32001304G- 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-35 1.65 4CI(XMP)" G.SKILL "F3...) SS - - 12-15-15-35 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 3100 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...; • 9-9-9- 28 • • 9-9-9- 1.25 24 • • 9-9-9- 1.5 24 • • 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 - (XMP) 4GB ) CORSAIR...
...; • 9-9-9- 28 • • 9-9-9- 1.25 24 • • 9-9-9- 1.5 24 • • 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 - (XMP) 4GB ) CORSAIR...
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... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Kingston Kingston Kingston MACH XTREME MACH XTREME Micron RiDATA RiDATA Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power UMAX UMAX Part ...
... provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Kingston Kingston Kingston MACH XTREME MACH XTREME Micron RiDATA RiDATA Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power UMAX UMAX Part ...
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... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slots are occupied. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3A/B when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE_x16/x8_1...
... sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slots are occupied. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 shared - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3A/B when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE_x16/x8_1...
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...Press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 MemOK! button lights continuously. 3. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the .... Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. button until the MEMOK_LED memory compatibility tuning for successful ...
...Press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 MemOK! button lights continuously. 3. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the .... Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. button until the MEMOK_LED memory compatibility tuning for successful ...
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... disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to locate the root problem within seconds. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM...
... disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-29 It blinks when data is designed to locate the root problem within seconds. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM...
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Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for details. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-31 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 5.
Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for details. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-31 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 5.
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... image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-33 Q-Code table Code 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC...
... image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-33 Q-Code table Code 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC...
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... NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-35
... NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-35
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... in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 - 4; SATAEXPRESS_1 [bottom]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
... in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 - 4; SATAEXPRESS_1 [bottom]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
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... mode depending on xHCI specification. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-39 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to...
... mode depending on xHCI specification. 3. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-39 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to...
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...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD] or [AC97]. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41
...'s high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD] or [AC97]. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41
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The power supply plugs are designed 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 two or more power-... with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-43 Chapter 1
The power supply plugs are designed 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 two or more power-... with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-43 Chapter 1
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... 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 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys...
... 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 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys...
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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. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-47 13.
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. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-47 13.
