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2.2 BIOS update utility 2-18 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-19 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-19 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-21 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-24 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 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning... Technology 3-55 3.7 Monitor menu 3-56 3.8 Boot menu 3-59 3.9 Tools menu 3-65 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-65 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-65 3.9.3 Setup Animator 3-66 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information 3-66...
2.2 BIOS update utility 2-18 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-19 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-19 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-21 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-24 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 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning... Technology 3-55 3.7 Monitor menu 3-56 3.8 Boot menu 3-59 3.9 Tools menu 3-65 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-65 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-65 3.9.3 Setup Animator 3-66 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information 3-66...
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3.10 Exit menu 3-70 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-71 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-71 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-72 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-73 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-19 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-20 4.4.4 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.5 Wi...
3.10 Exit menu 3-70 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-71 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-71 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-72 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-73 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 4-7 4.4.2 USB 3.0 Boost 4-19 4.4.3 USB BIOS Flashback 4-20 4.4.4 USB Charger 4-22 4.4.5 Wi...
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... comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
... comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
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... want to overclock to switch back and forth between different utilities. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to optimal performance. With GPU. It provides the ultimate...
... want to overclock to switch back and forth between different utilities. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to optimal performance. With GPU. It provides the ultimate...
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For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of this user guide. 4. 3. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when you activated the KeyBot function by pressing the onboard KeyBot button, or when enabling the KeyBot function via the KeyBot software. USB BIOS Flashback LED This LED flashes when the BIOS is updating and turns off after the BIOS update.
For more information on how to update the BIOS, refer to Chapter 2 of this user guide. 4. 3. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when you activated the KeyBot function by pressing the onboard KeyBot button, or when enabling the KeyBot function via the KeyBot software. USB BIOS Flashback LED This LED flashes when the BIOS is updating and turns off after the BIOS update.
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...• For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply...port. 5. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Updating BIOS may have risks. Turn off the system and insert the USB...
...• For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply...port. 5. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. If the BIOS program is updated automatically. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Updating BIOS may have risks. Turn off the system and insert the USB...
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... during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture,...the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change ...
... during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture,...the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-1 We strongly recommend that you change ...
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...after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit menu ...see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to turn the system off then back on. After doing either of the three options, press key to erase the RTC RAM...
...after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit menu ...see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to turn the system off then back on. After doing either of the three options, press key to erase the RTC RAM...
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... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from or to the USB drive ... or selected. The O.C. 3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save CMOS profiles from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile From/To USB drive This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-67 Chapter 3
... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from or to the USB drive ... or selected. The O.C. 3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save CMOS profiles from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load/Save CMOS Profile From/To USB drive This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-67 Chapter 3
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... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is available in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT...
... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is available in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT...
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... program. Press to switch to enable it. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
... program. Press to switch to enable it. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to...
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... boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover the BIOS setting. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-73 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and...
... boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover the BIOS setting. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-73 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and...
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... in DOS: 1. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device. The screen captures used in DOS environment. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK...Ensure that your computer screen. Boot your USB flash drive. 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 your computer then press to launch the...
... in DOS: 1. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device. The screen captures used in DOS environment. Please select boot device: E1: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK...Ensure that your computer screen. Boot your USB flash drive. 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 your computer then press to launch the...
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...within five (5) seconds to select the BIOS file and press . On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-75 Welcome to Drive D (USB ...flash drive). Press ENTER to Drives panel then select D:. 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to boot from...
...within five (5) seconds to select the BIOS file and press . On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! D:/> bupdater /pc /g 2. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-75 Welcome to Drive D (USB ...flash drive). Press ENTER to Drives panel then select D:. 4. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Files panel to boot from...
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... regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. Chapter 3 3-76 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent system boot failure. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. When BIOS update is not supported due to...
... regulations. 5. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to update the BIOS? Restart your computer. Chapter 3 3-76 Chapter 3: BIOS setup After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to prevent system boot failure. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to confirm the BIOS update. When BIOS update is not supported due to...
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AI Suite 3 main menu bar 5-Way Optimization USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+ Push Notice EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback Wi-Fi Engine Version • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
AI Suite 3 main menu bar 5-Way Optimization USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+ Push Notice EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback Wi-Fi Engine Version • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
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..., click or tap the 3 main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. Click or tap Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting...
..., click or tap the 3 main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. Click or tap Cancel to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Using USB BIOS Flashback Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting...
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Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-21 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for more details. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your computer's USB port that you have installed the USB storage device... to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your user manual for New BIOS Update. To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Downloading the latest...
Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-21 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click or tap Check for more details. Refer to check the latest BIOS version. 2. Wait for the system to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your computer's USB port that you have installed the USB storage device... to : field, select the USB flash drive, then click or tap Download. 3. After the utility detects a new BIOS, click or tap from the Save to your user manual for New BIOS Update. To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Downloading the latest...
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Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo Click or tap to go back to EZ Update main screen Click or tap to proceed the updating BIOS and boot logo After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload the boot logo in your system.
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...the KeyBot function on/off Smart login Click any of the KeyBot USB port. 3. Press the KeyBot button on the keyboard Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-57 Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port. Refer to perform specific or several task at the same time. ...specific keys on your computer to wake up in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard to sections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection or 2.2 BIOS update utility or more information about the location of the items to perform a specific tasks, or click their corresponding keys on the motherboard. ...
...the KeyBot function on/off Smart login Click any of the KeyBot USB port. 3. Press the KeyBot button on the keyboard Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-57 Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port. Refer to perform specific or several task at the same time. ...specific keys on your computer to wake up in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard to sections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection or 2.2 BIOS update utility or more information about the location of the items to perform a specific tasks, or click their corresponding keys on the motherboard. ...