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...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 ...Information 4-30 4.5 Wi-Fi GO!...4-32 4.5.1 Signing in to your ASUS Account 4-33 4.5.2 Using Wi-Fi GO 4-35 4.6 ASUS Media Streamer 4-44 4.6.1 System requirements 4-44 4.6.2 Using ASUS Media Streamer 4-45 4.7 ROG Audio features 4-46 4.7.1 Sonic Studio...
...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 ...Information 4-30 4.5 Wi-Fi GO!...4-32 4.5.1 Signing in to your ASUS Account 4-33 4.5.2 Using Wi-Fi GO 4-35 4.6 ASUS Media Streamer 4-44 4.6.1 System requirements 4-44 4.6.2 Using ASUS Media Streamer 4-45 4.7 ROG Audio features 4-46 4.7.1 Sonic Studio...
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... 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 1 x mini...
... 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 1 x mini...
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MAXIMUS VII IMPACT specifications summary Special Features Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating system Form Factor ASUS Q-Design - xiii ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports sharing with ROG_EXT header) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors...
MAXIMUS VII IMPACT specifications summary Special Features Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating system Form Factor ASUS Q-Design - xiii ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports sharing with ROG_EXT header) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors...
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xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x Q-Cable 1 x Optional 4-in-1 washers for CPU cooler backplate 1 x SupremeFX Impact II audio card 1 x mPCIe Combo IV card with dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Impact CoolHub card ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x Q-Cable 1 x Optional 4-in-1 washers for CPU cooler backplate 1 x SupremeFX Impact II audio card 1 x mPCIe Combo IV card with dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Impact CoolHub card ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... You can also configure your PC to your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to specific keys on any game. Sonic Radar II Sonic...The bundled SupremeFX Impact II sound card, a dedicated audio hardware for ROG motherboards, provides pristine effects and full-range soundtracks for the best gaming and multimedia experience. GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III ...Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an audio tuning software that deliver best audio. This feature supports USB keyboards only. Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is an on the Sonic Radar display, ...
... You can also configure your PC to your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to specific keys on any game. Sonic Radar II Sonic...The bundled SupremeFX Impact II sound card, a dedicated audio hardware for ROG motherboards, provides pristine effects and full-range soundtracks for the best gaming and multimedia experience. GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III ...Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an audio tuning software that deliver best audio. This feature supports USB keyboards only. Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is an on the Sonic Radar display, ...
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...performance of your system. • Supports PCIe interface only. • Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSD card up data transfer rate. without sacrificing stability, overclocking, and precision on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-3 The ROG Connect cable is ...its parameters in 3-5C lower choke temperatures for a smooth networking experience. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with lower CPU utilization for added stability and ensures minimal-loss power delivery. It increases your overclocking, and offers you to view ...
...performance of your system. • Supports PCIe interface only. • Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSD card up data transfer rate. without sacrificing stability, overclocking, and precision on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-3 The ROG Connect cable is ...its parameters in 3-5C lower choke temperatures for a smooth networking experience. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with lower CPU utilization for added stability and ensures minimal-loss power delivery. It increases your overclocking, and offers you to view ...
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...allows you can easily and quickly check the status of your system to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. With GPU. With Extreme Tweaker, you to switch back...tester device to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you to measure the voltage of your system. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to , and the motherboard will do ...
...allows you can easily and quickly check the status of your system to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. With GPU. With Extreme Tweaker, you to switch back...tester device to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you to measure the voltage of your system. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed up to , and the motherboard will do ...
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... (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and...
... (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 1-11 Any excess memory from a memory module. For effective use a more on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may operate at http://support.microsoft. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and...
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...• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on Impact CoolHub card. These are located on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to section ...1.2.11 Impact CoolHub card for more information. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage...
...• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on Impact CoolHub card. These are located on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to section ...1.2.11 Impact CoolHub card for more information. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage...
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...optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. ...supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. • The following items appear only when you to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to LC PLL by your target BCLK (base clock) for an extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to achieve the desired CPU...
...optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. ...supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. • The following items appear only when you to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to LC PLL by your target BCLK (base clock) for an extreme overclocking, or leave it at [Auto] for the BIOS to achieve the desired CPU...
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... to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or...Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-15 High BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. Use the or to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value. ...
... to [XMP], the XMP mode supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] This item allows you assign a value for 3-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the CPU core ratio limit per core or...Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-15 High BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. Use the or to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value. ...
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...] [Manual Adjustment] [Auto] Set the phase control on its default setting. [Standard] Set the phase control based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set the full phase mode [Power Phase Response] Set manually to a faster phase response to...when you to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI + VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. Power...
...] [Manual Adjustment] [Auto] Set the phase control on its default setting. [Standard] Set the phase control based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set the full phase mode [Power Phase Response] Set manually to a faster phase response to...when you to maintain the current VRM balance. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI + VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Power Phase Response]. Power...
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...Auto] This item allows you to select higher power current offset percentages to [Disabled] or [Enabled]. The values range from 0A to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use the or key to 50A at 1Amp ... Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential.
...Auto] This item allows you to select higher power current offset percentages to [Disabled] or [Enabled]. The values range from 0A to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use the or key to 50A at 1Amp ... Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential.
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... ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when you set the Fully Manual Mode item to [Disabled]: CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. SVID Support ...[Auto] Set this item prevents the CPU from 0.001V to set a VCCIN for the analog portion of the I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows...
... ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-31 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when you set the Fully Manual Mode item to [Disabled]: CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. SVID Support ...[Auto] Set this item prevents the CPU from 0.001V to set a VCCIN for the analog portion of the I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows...
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... in this item allows the legacy OS to activate in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: ...[All] [1] [2] [3] The configuration options may vary based on the type of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items ...
... in this item allows the legacy OS to activate in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] When set to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. Configuration options: ...[All] [1] [2] [3] The configuration options may vary based on the type of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items ...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-39 This allows multiple or independent operating systems to manage and configure the CPU's power. The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware... Accelerator [Disabled] This item allows you to accelerate the performance of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-39 This allows multiple or independent operating systems to manage and configure the CPU's power. The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The system controls the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware... Accelerator [Disabled] This item allows you to accelerate the performance of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of...
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...to set the duration of C6 latency for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C-States Support [Auto] This item allows you to set the duration of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to... report to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C6 Latency [Short] This item allows you to set a C-state support for C6 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: ...
...to set the duration of C6 latency for the CPU package. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C-States Support [Auto] This item allows you to set the duration of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to... report to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] C6 Latency [Short] This item allows you to set a C-state support for C6 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: ...
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...] This item allows you to select a primary display from the PCI-E graphic cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-45 Chapter 3 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Display Audio [Enabled] Enable this item for the Intel graphics render standby support to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the system is idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...] This item allows you to select a primary display from the PCI-E graphic cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-45 Chapter 3 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Display Audio [Enabled] Enable this item for the Intel graphics render standby support to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the system is idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. MB Temperature; CPU Cache Voltage; CPU System Agent Voltage; Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN Speed Chassis FAN1/2/3 Speed [XXXX RPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects...
... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. MB Temperature; CPU Cache Voltage; CPU System Agent Voltage; Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN Speed Chassis FAN1/2/3 Speed [XXXX RPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects...
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CPU Strap Click to load the saved profile Click to save the Click to enable the adjustment into a profile default settings Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
CPU Strap Click to load the saved profile Click to save the Click to enable the adjustment into a profile default settings Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support