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... ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is valid to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. E9751 Revised Edition V2 October 2014 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and...
... ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is valid to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. E9751 Revised Edition V2 October 2014 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual, including the products and...
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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 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-5 vi
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 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-5 vi
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... Storage Technology 13 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - MAXIMUS VII IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th, New 4th, and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot...
... Storage Technology 13 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - MAXIMUS VII IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th, New 4th, and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot...
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... an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to join in. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-1 We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in the LGA1150 package. It utilizes the serial point-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. If...
... an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to join in. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-1 We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in the LGA1150 package. It utilizes the serial point-to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0 and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. If...
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... ROG revolutionizes the LAN port with advanced system control and management features purely at any othe ROG boards - Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for a smooth networking experience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-3 It has advanced features including advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to speed up to five...
... ROG revolutionizes the LAN port with advanced system control and management features purely at any othe ROG boards - Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for a smooth networking experience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-3 It has advanced features including advanced interrupt-handling, low-power consumption, and Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) support thanks to speed up to five...
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... Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes 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 Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT...
... Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes 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 Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT...
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... all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 1-36 Chapter...
... all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1. • The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on xHCI specification. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. Chapter 1 1-36 Chapter...
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... 2: Basic Installation Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your chassis has an HD audio module on the front panel. Launch Realtek HD Audio Manager to configure the jack-retasking setting. • To support 7.1 channel audio output, ensure that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. • 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...
... 2: Basic Installation Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your chassis has an HD audio module on the front panel. Launch Realtek HD Audio Manager to configure the jack-retasking setting. • To support 7.1 channel audio output, ensure that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. • 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...
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...or press hot key for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. The EZ Mode provides you an...
...or press hot key for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-3 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the selected mode. The EZ Mode provides you an...
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... [Disabled] or [Enabled]. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use the or key to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Set this item to a lower power current slope level to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to set a higher power current slope to 50A at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto...
... [Disabled] or [Enabled]. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use the or key to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Set this item to a lower power current slope level to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] This item allows you to set a higher power current slope to 50A at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto...
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... used only for the BIOS setup program. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-47 Chapter 3 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by EHCI drivers in the operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in operating systems. [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables...
... used only for the BIOS setup program. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-47 Chapter 3 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by EHCI drivers in the operating system. [Enabled] Enables the xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the xHCI controller. 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to detect the presence of USB devices at USB 3.0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in operating systems. [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables...
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... that the front panel audio module supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] This item allows...
... that the front panel audio module supports. [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] This item allows...
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... keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-59 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST. All USB devices will be available during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive...
... keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-59 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] This item allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] This item allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST. All USB devices will be available during POST. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] [Hard Drive...
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... easily enter the BIOS Setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the key to [Disabled]. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Next Boot after AC Power...
... easily enter the BIOS Setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] This item allows your system to wait for the key to [Disabled]. The values range from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Bootup NumLock State [Enabled] This item allows you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Next Boot after AC Power...
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... support the non-UEFI driver add-on Self-Test). [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo is shown during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [Advanced Mode] [EZ Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-61 Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you set to [Enabled...
... support the non-UEFI driver add-on Self-Test). [Disabled] Only the ASUS logo is shown during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [Advanced Mode] [EZ Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-61 Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first] This item allows you to select the type of devices that you set to [Enabled...
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... BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-71 If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of this user guide for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to section 4.4.6 EZ Update of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
... BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-71 If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of this user guide for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to section 4.4.6 EZ Update of this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
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... necessary software manuals. Follow the instructions below to install The Video menu contains ROG related videos. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you wish to display DVD/ motherboard information 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. From the Manual folder, open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. The software manual files are...
... necessary software manuals. Follow the instructions below to install The Video menu contains ROG related videos. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you wish to display DVD/ motherboard information 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. From the Manual folder, open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. The software manual files are...
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... 5: RAID support Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To do this: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Set the SATA Mode item to RAID mode, all SATA ports...
... 5: RAID support Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To do this: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Set the SATA Mode item to RAID mode, all SATA ports...
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... when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu, select 5. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to create a RAID driver disk. 7. You have to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Press during POST to use a USB floppy disk drive...
... when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to exit? (Y/N): 2. From the utility main menu, select 5. The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to create a RAID driver disk. 7. You have to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Press during POST to use a USB floppy disk drive...
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.... 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install...
.... 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install...