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...the OS can be solved by defective devices: a. See Exit menu section in Solution one, but there is caused by resetting the BIOS. Try the following this order: memory, processor, motherboard, hard disk/optical drive, graphics card, keyboard, mouse. Solution two Boot ... follow the instructions to the power outlet. 2. Make sure the monitor and system are properly connected to Load Setup Defaults and reset the BIOS. Motherboard troubleshooting Remove the motherboard from the system, except the motherboard, graphics card, memory, power supply, processor, fan, keyboard, ...
...the OS can be solved by defective devices: a. See Exit menu section in Solution one, but there is caused by resetting the BIOS. Try the following this order: memory, processor, motherboard, hard disk/optical drive, graphics card, keyboard, mouse. Solution two Boot ... follow the instructions to the power outlet. 2. Make sure the monitor and system are properly connected to Load Setup Defaults and reset the BIOS. Motherboard troubleshooting Remove the motherboard from the system, except the motherboard, graphics card, memory, power supply, processor, fan, keyboard, ...
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... motherboard user guide and follow instructions in Solution two, but needs an updated BIOS, you want to check if your BIOS. Motherboard troubleshooting Refer to be caused by the motherboard. 2. Visit ASUS website (support.asus.com.tw) to install more than one . • If you need... is supported by this motherboard, contact your retailer if you can enter the BIOS Boot Block only, you cannot update the BIOS, contact your memory modules are not listed in the ASUS EZ Flash utility section. • If your processor is supported by this ...
... motherboard user guide and follow instructions in Solution two, but needs an updated BIOS, you want to check if your BIOS. Motherboard troubleshooting Refer to be caused by the motherboard. 2. Visit ASUS website (support.asus.com.tw) to install more than one . • If you need... is supported by this motherboard, contact your retailer if you can enter the BIOS Boot Block only, you cannot update the BIOS, contact your memory modules are not listed in the ASUS EZ Flash utility section. • If your processor is supported by this ...
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... this guide...vii MAXIMUS VII HERO 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 ...2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA 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-...
... this guide...vii MAXIMUS VII HERO 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 ...2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA 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-...
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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 3-23 3.6 Advanced menu 3-26 3.6.1 CPU Configuration...3-40 3.6.10 ROG Effects 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 Panel H-Key Configure 3-54 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating...
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 3-23 3.6 Advanced menu 3-26 3.6.1 CPU Configuration...3-40 3.6.10 ROG Effects 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 Panel H-Key Configure 3-54 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating...
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... Streamer 4-35 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-37 4.12 RAMDisk...4-38 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-41 4.14 ROG CPU-Z 4-43 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® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
... Streamer 4-35 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-37 4.12 RAMDisk...4-38 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-41 4.14 ROG CPU-Z 4-43 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® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
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...support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that... the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
...support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that... the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
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...SoundStage - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Sonic Studio - MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB Back I/O Ports Intel® Z97 Express Chipset: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board)** * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel...Connect Technology* 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port (continued on the CPU installed. ** Supports PCIe interface only. *** These SATA ports are not supported...
...SoundStage - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Sonic Studio - MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB Back I/O Ports Intel® Z97 Express Chipset: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board)** * Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel...Connect Technology* 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port (continued on the CPU installed. ** Supports PCIe interface only. *** These SATA ports are not supported...
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MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Back I/O Ports ROG Exclusive Features Special Features 1 x RGB (VGA) port 1 x DVI-D (DVI) port 4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 6 x 8-channel golden plated audio jacks Extreme Engine Digi+ III - CPU Level Up - XMP - Extreme Tweaker - ROG SSD Secure Erase - USB 3.0 Boost - Push Notice - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker ASUS... EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi Full...
MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Back I/O Ports ROG Exclusive Features Special Features 1 x RGB (VGA) port 1 x DVI-D (DVI) port 4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 6 x 8-channel golden plated audio jacks Extreme Engine Digi+ III - CPU Level Up - XMP - Extreme Tweaker - ROG SSD Secure Erase - USB 3.0 Boost - Push Notice - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker ASUS... EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi Full...
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... connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Sonic SoundStage button 1 x KeyBot button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG MemTweakIt Kaspersky® ...Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage Home Cloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xii MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x...
... connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Sonic SoundStage button 1 x KeyBot button 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG MemTweakIt Kaspersky® ...Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage Home Cloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . xii MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x...
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... and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to use software package. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your ultimate convenience. Simply select the processor that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest. 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features AI ...to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it can place favorite app and game cache files in -one simple-to...
... and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without the need to use software package. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your ultimate convenience. Simply select the processor that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest. 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features AI ...to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it can place favorite app and game cache files in -one simple-to...
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...your system's current information with the virtual copies. This feature supports USB keyboards only. It is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-5 DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on advanced anti virus technologies. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of incredible...the information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Use the ROG look of your DRAM configuration scores to BIOS mode. You can connect their PC to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
...your system's current information with the virtual copies. This feature supports USB keyboards only. It is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-5 DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on advanced anti virus technologies. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of incredible...the information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Use the ROG look of your DRAM configuration scores to BIOS mode. You can connect their PC to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
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... - •• Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-23 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Patriot Patriot RiDATA RiDATA SAMSUNG Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Transcend Transcend PGD316G1333ELK... 8GB DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual...
... - •• Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-23 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Patriot Patriot RiDATA RiDATA SAMSUNG Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Transcend Transcend PGD316G1333ELK... 8GB DS - Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual...
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... disabled. • In M.2 Mode, the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled. PCIeX1_1~3 are two possible scenarios in BIOS, refer to the Onboard Devices Configuration section on the BIOS Setup chapter. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCIEX1_2 x1 - x1 - - M.2 M.2 M.2 PCIEX1_1 M.2 M.2 x1 - By default, PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X4 mode for...
... disabled. • In M.2 Mode, the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled. PCIeX1_1~3 are two possible scenarios in BIOS, refer to the Onboard Devices Configuration section on the BIOS Setup chapter. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCIEX1_2 x1 - x1 - - M.2 M.2 M.2 PCIEX1_1 M.2 M.2 x1 - By default, PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X4 mode for...
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... cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and...
... cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and...
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ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-29 Chapter 1 4. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the Software Support chapter of this button to activate the KeyBot feature. • The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. • For more information about the KeyBot feature, refer to overclocking. 5. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this user guide.
ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-29 Chapter 1 4. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the Software Support chapter of this button to activate the KeyBot feature. • The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. • For more information about the KeyBot feature, refer to overclocking. 5. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this user guide.
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KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 3. Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction
KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 3. Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-39 Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk... to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].
... connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-39 Refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk... to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode].
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... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'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. 5.
... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'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. 5.
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... connector is for the system power button. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-45 Chapter 1 8. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted... 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... connector is for the system power button. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-45 Chapter 1 8. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted... 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The HDD LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... Chapter 3. • Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-11 A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB...
... Chapter 3. • Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-11 A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB...