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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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... keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from... before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,...
... keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from... before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,...
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... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the...
... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 ...
Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 ...
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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. xvi
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... in . It also enables the iGPU function for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-Way CrossFireX™ configuration. If your character matches our trait... and speed of multiple GPUs, it supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. With the Intel® Z97 platform to...
... in . It also enables the iGPU function for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-Way CrossFireX™ configuration. If your character matches our trait... and speed of multiple GPUs, it supports up to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-1 We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. With the Intel® Z97 platform to...
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...for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is equipped with better low temperature tolerance. Altogether making it the perfect motherboard for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Simply select the processor that offers great durability and provides ..., 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 into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 With the...
...for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is equipped with better low temperature tolerance. Altogether making it the perfect motherboard for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Simply select the processor that offers great durability and provides ..., 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 into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 With the...
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... bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your system. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality...
... bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your system. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality...
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... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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 cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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 cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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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...immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU ...LGA1150 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged...
...immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU ...LGA1150 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-9 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS... installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB ...
...from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 3GB system memory if you want to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS... installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB ...
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...12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage AVEXIR "AVD3UH32001304G- 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-...SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO.
...12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage AVEXIR "AVD3UH32001304G- 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-...SS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-11 Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO.
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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 Chapter 1 Slot No. 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.
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 Chapter 1 Slot No. 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.
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...- - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe ... - - - - - 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 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 ...
...- - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-25 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe ... - - - - - 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 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 ...
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... source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to reboot the system...
... source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to reboot the system...
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.... A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button does not function under Windows®... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory..., the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1
.... A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button does not function under Windows®... 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory..., the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1