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... guide, and follow the instructions to Load Setup Defaults and reset the BIOS. Motherboard troubleshooting If the system boots successfully after step a. Some software and driver problems can easily be caused by resetting the BIOS. Contact your retailer for help . Install the cards and devices one by defective devices: a. Solution three... connected to enter the OS can be caused by the main components. Solution two Boot failures and monitor display problems can be solved by incomplete driver installation or incompatible software.
... guide, and follow the instructions to Load Setup Defaults and reset the BIOS. Motherboard troubleshooting If the system boots successfully after step a. Some software and driver problems can easily be caused by resetting the BIOS. Contact your retailer for help . Install the cards and devices one by defective devices: a. Solution three... connected to enter the OS can be caused by the main components. Solution two Boot failures and monitor display problems can be solved by incomplete driver installation or incompatible software.
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Record all the error information, and visit the ASUS website (support. If you install your components' manufacturer for help. Motherboard troubleshooting asus.com.cn/default.aspx) or the Microsoft website (support.microsoft.com/search) or other support websites of your OS on SATA hard disks or hard disks with RAID, don't forget to install the SATA or RAID drivers. 5. 4.
Record all the error information, and visit the ASUS website (support. If you install your components' manufacturer for help. Motherboard troubleshooting asus.com.cn/default.aspx) or the Microsoft website (support.microsoft.com/search) or other support websites of your OS on SATA hard disks or hard disks with RAID, don't forget to install the SATA or RAID drivers. 5. 4.
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... 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 entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 v
... 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 entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 v
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MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional five USB 2.0 ports, one ..., 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...
MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional five USB 2.0 ports, one ..., 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...
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... initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources (continued on the next...
... initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources (continued on the next...
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... connectors are based on the operating system's setting. 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports...
... connectors are based on the operating system's setting. 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. We recommend you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports...
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... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-13 Gray - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out - Black - Some legacy USB devices...
... • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Sub woofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-13 Gray - 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out - Black - Some legacy USB devices...
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... (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set this item On or Off. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. When set the SATA Mode Selection to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by...
... (Advanced Host Controller Interface). SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set this item On or Off. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. When set the SATA Mode Selection to enable advanced Serial ATA features that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on random workloads by...
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... for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by BIOS for the location of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is installed in this menu allow you to detect the presence ... the xHCI driver has been detected, the USB 3.0 mode will be supported during both POST and operating system. [Auto] xHCI controller will be used only for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the individual USB ports. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-35 Chapter...
... for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by BIOS for the location of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is installed in this menu allow you to detect the presence ... the xHCI driver has been detected, the USB 3.0 mode will be supported during both POST and operating system. [Auto] xHCI controller will be used only for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to enable or disable the individual USB ports. ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-35 Chapter...
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...you to [Enabled]. Only boot drives connected to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to a SATA ports are detected... on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to SATA ports are detected during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-45 SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive Only] [Boot Drive Only] All devices connected to normal boot on...
...you to [Enabled]. Only boot drives connected to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to a SATA ports are detected... on the next boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] [Normal Boot] Returns to SATA ports are detected during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-45 SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive Only] [Boot Drive Only] All devices connected to normal boot on...
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... the Windows® UEFI mode. Clear Secure Boot keys Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-47 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable...
... the Windows® UEFI mode. Clear Secure Boot keys Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 3-47 Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable...
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... software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to use the devices. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. Click to install all of the software manual that the motherboard supports. From the Manual folder, open the folder... of supplementary user manuals. Install the necessary drivers to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Support DVD main menu ...
... software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to use the devices. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. Click to install all of the software manual that the motherboard supports. From the Manual folder, open the folder... of supplementary user manuals. Install the necessary drivers to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Support DVD main menu ...
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... 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. With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-...
... 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. With this utility, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 4-...
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.... Virtual Surround is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that offers six audio controls: Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Virtual Surround. If the Realtek...
.... Virtual Surround is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that offers six audio controls: Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity, Smart EQ (Smart Volume), and Virtual Surround. If the Realtek...
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... to install a Windows® operating system to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The new drive must be calculated and written. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning,...a second drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 5-1 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Among the advantages of ...
... to install a Windows® operating system to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. The new drive must be calculated and written. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning,...a second drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 5-1 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Among the advantages of ...
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..., then press . 8. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. 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 entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. The motherboard does not...
..., then press . 8. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. 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 entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. The motherboard does not...
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... OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. Go... go to the USB flash drive. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. During the OS installation, click...
... OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. Go... go to the USB flash drive. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. During the OS installation, click...