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...3-26 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-27 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-30 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-31 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-33 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-35 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-36 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-37 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-39 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-40...3-40 3.7 Monitor menu 3-41 3.8 Boot menu 3-44 3.9 Tool menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-52 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.6 ROG OC ...
...3-26 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-27 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-30 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration 3-31 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-33 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-35 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-36 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-37 3.6.8 APM Configuration 3-39 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-40...3-40 3.7 Monitor menu 3-41 3.8 Boot menu 3-44 3.9 Tool menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-52 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.6 ROG OC ...
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... 3 - AI Charger - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Push Notice - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - CPU Level Up - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ROG SSD Secure Erase - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - Full digital CPU/DRAM power - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Back I/O Ports ROG...
... 3 - AI Charger - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Push Notice - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - CPU Level Up - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ROG SSD Secure Erase - USB 3.0 Boost - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - Full digital CPU/DRAM power - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Back I/O Ports ROG...
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...B4 B5 Description PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization... section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-37
...B4 B5 Description PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization... section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-37
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...the process of your local ASUS Service Center. Copy M7H.CAP to the root directory of updating the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB storage device. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-11 Updating BIOS may... have risks. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1.
...the process of your local ASUS Service Center. Copy M7H.CAP to the root directory of updating the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB storage device. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-11 Updating BIOS may... have risks. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1.
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...screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section Onboard buttons for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off...
...screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program... the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section Onboard buttons for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off...
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... used only for the location of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is enabled. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-35 Chapter 3 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support EHCI by EHCI drivers in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS...
... used only for the location of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is enabled. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-35 Chapter 3 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be recognized in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support EHCI by EHCI drivers in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS...
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... are detected during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-45 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. For...
... are detected during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-45 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. USB Support [Partial Initialization] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. For...
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Once the PK is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Append Default db Allows you to load the additional db from a USB storage device. Delete KEK Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. The KEK file ... This item allows you to a USB storage device. DBX Management Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DB Management Delete the db Allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to delete the PK from your system. This item allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you...
Once the PK is deleted, all default Secure Boot keys. Append Default db Allows you to load the additional db from a USB storage device. Delete KEK Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely. The KEK file ... This item allows you to a USB storage device. DBX Management Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DB Management Delete the db Allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to delete the PK from your system. This item allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you...
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Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-49 The dbx file must be loaded. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in .... • To access Windows® OS in the system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append Default dbx Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Click an item to delete the dbx file from your system. The number of devices installed in...
Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-49 The dbx file must be loaded. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in .... • To access Windows® OS in the system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append Default dbx Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Click an item to delete the dbx file from your system. The number of devices installed in...
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... available in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file... for more information. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using...
... available in Windows® environment. 2. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Visit http://www.asus.com to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file... for more information. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using...
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... drive that contains the BIOS file. 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 you to a USB flash drive. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The system requires you want to ... the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. If you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16...
... drive that contains the BIOS file. 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 you to a USB flash drive. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The system requires you want to ... the file at http://support.asus.com and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. If you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16...
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... BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-59 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: 1. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in your USB flash drive is...
... BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-59 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: 1. Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in your USB flash drive is...
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... 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: 5. Press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Press ENTER to boot from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VII HERO VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00...
... 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: 5. Press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Press ENTER to boot from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 4. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VII HERO VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00...
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...; operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 5-7 The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without... POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To...
...; operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 5-7 The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without... POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To...