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...information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VII GENE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-4 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG ...device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 iii
...information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VII GENE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-4 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG ...device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 iii
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2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Main menu ...45 3.9 Tool menu 3-51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-51 3.9.2 ROG SSD Secure Erase 3-51 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-53 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-53 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-54 3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-55 3.10 Exit menu 3-56 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-57 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 ...
2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Main menu ...45 3.9 Tool menu 3-51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-51 3.9.2 ROG SSD Secure Erase 3-51 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-53 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-53 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-54 3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-55 3.10 Exit menu 3-56 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-57 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 ...
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...4-7 Energy Processing Unit (EPU 4-9 DIGI+ 4-10 Fan Xpert 3 4-11 Turbo App4-12 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 EZ Update 4-14 System Information 4-15 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17 USB Charger 4-18 Push Notice 4-19 Ai Charger 4-22 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-23 Sonic Studio 4-23 Sonic...KeyBot...4-34 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-36 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-38 4.12 RAMDisk...4-39 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-42 4.14 ROG CPU-Z 4-44 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel®...
...4-7 Energy Processing Unit (EPU 4-9 DIGI+ 4-10 Fan Xpert 3 4-11 Turbo App4-12 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 EZ Update 4-14 System Information 4-15 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17 USB Charger 4-18 Push Notice 4-19 Ai Charger 4-22 4.6 ROG Audio features 4-23 Sonic Studio 4-23 Sonic...KeyBot...4-34 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-36 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-38 4.12 RAMDisk...4-39 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-42 4.14 ROG CPU-Z 4-44 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel®...
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...vii It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS... the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information ...
...vii It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS... the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information ...
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...the processor that you a hardcore power delivery for really important tasks, and you to switch back and forth between different utilities. 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 supervise ...has never been so easy, or cost-free. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It allows you can place favorite app and game cache files in -one simple-to-use functions, with 20...
...the processor that you a hardcore power delivery for really important tasks, and you to switch back and forth between different utilities. 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 supervise ...has never been so easy, or cost-free. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It allows you can place favorite app and game cache files in -one simple-to-use functions, with 20...
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... that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about ... DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the Onboard LEDs section for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. 3. button Installing DIMMs...
... that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about ... DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to the Onboard LEDs section for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. 3. button Installing DIMMs...
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3. ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 1-31 Chapter 1 For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of this user guide. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you activate the KeyBot function from the KeyBot software. 4. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when KeyBot function is activated when the onboard KeyBot button is pressed or when you press the ROG Connect button for BIOS update.
3. ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 1-31 Chapter 1 For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of this user guide. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you activate the KeyBot function from the KeyBot software. 4. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when KeyBot function is activated when the onboard KeyBot button is pressed or when you press the ROG Connect button for BIOS update.
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... directory of updating the BIOS is enabled. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is complete. Clear CMOS button KeyBot port ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in...
... directory of updating the BIOS is enabled. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is complete. Clear CMOS button KeyBot port ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in...
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... operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it...
... operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it...
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...used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section Onboard buttons for more information on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset... button on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the...
...used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section Onboard buttons for more information on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset... button on . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to erase the RTC RAM via the...
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... follow the instructions in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-57 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially...
... follow the instructions in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-57 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially...
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... the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS...
... the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS...
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... drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-59 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover the...
... drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-59 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover the...
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... press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Please select boot ...select boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive is not supported under DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. The screen captures used in DOS...
... press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Please select boot ...select boot device screen. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive is not supported under DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. The screen captures used in DOS...
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... d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then select D:. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VII GENE VER: 0210 ...to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to enter FreeDOS prompt. Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-61 D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to Drive D (USB flash...
... d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. boot: 5. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to Drives panel then select D:. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VII GENE VER: 0210 ...to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to enter FreeDOS prompt. Press to switch from Files panel to select the BIOS file and press . Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 3-61 D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to Drive D (USB flash...
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... system boot failure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. 4. Select Yes then press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. See section 3.10 Exit menu...
... system boot failure. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. 4. Select Yes then press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is not supported due to exit BIOS Updater. 6. See section 3.10 Exit menu...
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...Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on motherboard model.. ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 4-5 Chapter 4 Click or tap on the top-right corner of the integrated ASUS utilities. The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to ...AI Suite 3 screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar 5-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback Push Notice USB 3.0 Boost System USB Charger+ Information Version...
...Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on motherboard model.. ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE 4-5 Chapter 4 Click or tap on the top-right corner of the integrated ASUS utilities. The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to ...AI Suite 3 screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar 5-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback Push Notice USB 3.0 Boost System USB Charger+ Information Version...
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...With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the ...Suite 3 main menu, then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will ...
...With this utility, you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the ...Suite 3 main menu, then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will ...
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... BIOS download schedule. 2. Click or tap Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update ...BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. on the top-right corner of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE...
... BIOS download schedule. 2. Click or tap Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update ...BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. on the top-right corner of days for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE...