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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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... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings...
... The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 5. Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings...
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.... With Extreme Tweaker, you to optimal performance. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to measure the voltage of your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up...
.... With Extreme Tweaker, you to optimal performance. This all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to measure the voltage of your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up...
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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. 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. 3.
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. 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. 3.
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... button KeyBot port ROG Connect button ROG Connect port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Simply insert a USB storage...
... button KeyBot port ROG Connect button ROG Connect port • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Simply insert a USB storage...
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... that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M7I.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...
... that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M7I.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible...
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...back on. If you in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.6 ...8226; Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...back on. If you in this option only if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.6 ...8226; Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-67 Chapter 3 3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save CMOS profiles from or to the USB drive when clicked or selected. Profile Configuration items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from...
... store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-67 Chapter 3 3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save CMOS profiles from or to the USB drive when clicked or selected. Profile Configuration items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-71 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-71 EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard...
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...the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced... Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-72 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS...
...the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced... Mode of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-72 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-73 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Doing so can...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-73 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Doing so can...
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...the optical drive as actually shown on 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 screen. Booting the system ...the same as the boot device. Boot your computer then press to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to launch the select boot device screen. 3. NTFS ...
...the optical drive as actually shown on 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 screen. Booting the system ...the same as the boot device. Boot your computer then press to update the BIOS in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to launch the select boot device screen. 3. NTFS ...
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...Press ENTER to boot from Files panel to switch from the DVD/CD. Welcome to enter FreeDOS prompt. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to Drives panel then select D:. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: M7I VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE...www.freedos.org)! On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-75 When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. If no key is detected.
...Press ENTER to boot from Files panel to switch from the DVD/CD. Welcome to enter FreeDOS prompt. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to Drives panel then select D:. Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: M7I VER: 0210 (H :00 B :00) DATE...www.freedos.org)! On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 3-75 When the booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. If no key is detected.
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.... See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported due to update the BIOS? DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Chapter 3 3-76 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to prevent system boot failure. Select Load Optimized...
.... See section 3.10 Exit menu for details. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is not supported due to update the BIOS? DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Chapter 3 3-76 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to prevent system boot failure. Select Load Optimized...
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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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... 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 to cancel the download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of the AI Suite USB BIOS...
... 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 to cancel the download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of the AI Suite USB BIOS...
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...tap Check for New BIOS Update. To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Wait for the system 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 check the latest BIOS version. 2. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-21 Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you...
...tap Check for New BIOS Update. To download the updated BIOS: 1. After the download is complete, click or tap OK. Wait for the system 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 check the latest BIOS version. 2. Refer to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of your computer's USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-21 Downloading the latest BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you...
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... Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-25 4.4.6 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. Launching EZ...
... Click or tap to select a boot logo Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Using EZ Update Click or tap to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT 4-25 4.4.6 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. Launching EZ...
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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. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support