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1. System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDD_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power Chapter 1 Product introduction 9 Extension ROG EXT connector 18 1 ROG EXT This connector is for the OC Panel Front Base and the other ROG device qeu ggr O fooooooooooo
2. FEE ROG_EXT MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ROG EXT connectors e The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately Visit www asus com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base c i 10 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity zl BY ani fe EA DO l HEEHGERHHEEH LPCPD i Z MAXIMUS VII Il FORMULA TPM connector NC ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 45 11 T Sensor connector 2 pin T_S
3. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 7 1 8 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors Es 87 A LS dy A MAXIMUS VII FORMULA n err m C_J 21 pe MAXIMUS VII FORMULA CPU LGA1155 N Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment
4. PEE O i tr go lu a MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Power on button 2 RESET button RESET Press the reset button to reboot the system TATE PERSE f nmn ASUS em MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Qu RE E O00 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Reset button Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK button lights continuously Press the button until the MEMOK LED memory compatibility tuning for
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6. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard aN You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q Connector USB first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 2 x USB 2 0 ports USB1112 at mid board shares with ROG extension ROG_EXT port Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector cl oS peer M e Hala aafaa saisis a a EDT SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR GND PRESENCE AGND NC NC NC AAFP MAXIMUS VII FORMULA O PIN 1 PIN 1 NC Line out L MIC2 MICPWR Line out R PORTIL PORT1R PORT2R ENSE_SEND PORT2L D HD audio compliant Legacy AC 97 pin definition compliant definition MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Analog front panel connector aN e recommend that you connect a high definition fro
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8. E LJ 1 46 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA MPCIE COMBO Ill Chapter 1 Product introduction 13 Thunderbolt header 5 pin TB HEADER This connector is for the add on Thunderbolt I O card that supports Intels Thunderbolt Technology allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt enabled devices and a DisplayPort enabled display in a daisy chain configuration fe 22 7 7 00 TB_HEADER E 5 Plug_Event MAXIMUS VII F ORMULA TB HEADE ilo di 4 cc o 33 o o o 0 o EE gt gt co ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 47 1 2 9 Probelt The ROG Probelt allows you to detect your system s current voltage and OC settings Use a multimeter to measure the Probelt points even during overclocking See the illustration below to locate the respective Probelt points a gt Probelt O 00 H E Wn 1 2 EI ASUS Oo Usl mmm su JL Xr
9. Radar Il Display A Audio modes Displays the options available Click a tab to select an option Each option has its own settings and menus Click to reset to the default settings Click to start the test tone Use the sliders to adjust the settings Displays the list of games Control Menu Allows you to configure shortcut keys we en One Radar Display ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 41 Audio Mode Radar Selection menu Allows you to configure the sound enhancers ZZ REPUBLIC OF Sonic Radar Il GAMERS Audio modes Audio modes Tick to choose the desired sound enhancer Audio Mode Radar Selection are enabled with shortcut keys in the game Refer to the Controls tab for more information about the shortcut key settings 4 42 Chapter 4 Software support 4 8 GameFirst Ill GameFirst 111 is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles Optimization Game Media Streaming and File Sharing facilitating different user scenarios Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run faster and smoother To use GameFirst III double click on the desktop Click any item for quick view Click to open the tabs for different functions 7 ewens GameFirst III Application Select priority Optimization Mode profile mode Use the bar to adjust the bandwidth speed settings or key in the value of the inp
10. 3 54 7 BEPUBLICOF UEFI BIOS Utility Secure Erase ROG SSD Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing secure erase completely and safely cleans your SSD restoring it to factory performance levels WARNING This process will take a few minutes Do not turn off the system during the process Port SSD Name Status Total capacity PI KINGSTON 89103832406 Ready 240 OGB Displays the available SSDs Click to start the SSD Secure Erase Z Status definition Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting If the drive is frozen a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase Locked SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase Setup Animator Disabled These item allows you enable or disable the Setup Animator Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 9 3 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system FH RERUBUE EF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 53 amp English
11. 3 55 3 9 5 ASUS SPDJIBIOFTAHOED accarte tatit beet ond bcr Eden 3 56 3 9 6 ROG OC Panel H Key 3 57 3 10 joi e r n 3 58 3 11 Niere 3 59 Contents Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system eene 4 1 4 2 Support DVD information 4 1 4 2 1 Running the support DVD iii 4 1 4 2 2 Obtaining the software ManualSs i 4 2 4 3 Software information esee eeeeeee eene enne nennen nnne nnn nnn nnns 4 3 4 4 Digit 4 3 4 5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 eene 4 6 5 Way cr 4 6 T rbo Processing Unit TP ERIS EVE 4 7 Energy Processing Unit EPU ea 4 9 Wc rgo i a 4 10 CR 4 11 WTP pega ak eee 4 12 USB 3 0 BOOS ie eee ec ene ee ani 4 13 EZ UG IG NENNEN 4 14 DV SIC m IMMOTMATION pria 4 15 USB BIOS Flas back sasies xi tes et RA eE tends CORR CH BREF RR 4 17 GUANO CTs c 4 18 V RU erro OA 4 19 WEI la 4 22 Wi Fi GO and Remote 4 24 PA eM T V 4 34 4 6 ROG Audio ecc
12. Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Too Exit 2 Hardware Monitor lt Tool Graphics Card Information CPU GPU Controller GPU 1 L 2400 MHz DLL 100 0 MHz Memory ju 1333 MHz Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings REPUBLIC OF Y GAMERS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 2 2 5 6 29 English MyFavorite F3 go Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Exit ES Hardware Monitor Tool ASUS Overclocking Profile requer 2400 MHz 100 0 MHz requer 1333 MHz 2048 MB Profile Name 12 096 V Profile Name Key in the profile name to save current BIOS settings to profile 1 to 8 Save to Profile Saves the current BIOS settings to profile number 1 to 8 load Save Profile from to USB Drive Allows you to save or load selected progiles to or from a USB drive ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 55 3 9 5 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information 7 REPUBLIC OF N GAMERS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 2 2 579 English MyFavorite F3 go Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main lt
13. EHCI 0 USB 2 0 EHCI 1 USB 2 0 shared XHCI USB 3 0 ASM106SE shared WIFI shared ASM1061 shared ASM1042 VGA Configuration Single VGA PCle card shared PCle 3 0 operating mode PCle_x16 x8_1 x16 Recommend for single VGA PCle_x8 2 Dual VGA PCle card x8 We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireXTM or SLI mode Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 3A B when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment e New 4th and 5th generation Intel Core processors support PCle 3 0 speed rate ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA PCle_x16 x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCle_x8_2 slots are occupied 1 25 1 26 1 2 6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine tune performance when working on a bare or open case system This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button START The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component O 87
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15. One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the BIOS Setup Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 2 5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setting Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft off mode regardless of the BIOS setting ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 21 2 22 Chapter 2 Basic Installation BIOS setup 3 1 Knowing BIOS fF The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture offering a user friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system The term BIOS in this user manual refers to UEFI BIOS unless otherwise specified lt BIOS Basic Input and Output System stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
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17. e Hj L c pea 1 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA USB3 0 connector The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately e These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 e The plugged USB 3 0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 39 1 40 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed 1 58195888 e 12 HHEEHHEHHEI iE e c Ca s Lam ii qq USB1112 USB910 C 1 ME NN oo F MAXIMUS VII FORMULA d m a a d ql m a ANNZO ANNZO 23502 353502 did PIN 1 T gt 0 rr gt 0 5 EL Om A m 8 8 53 259 mr 2
18. e ThemPCle Combo Ill card supports M 2 NGFF Type 2260 SSD card 22 mm x 60 mm e The M 2 SDD modules are purchased separately Installing the M 2 NGFF SSD module To install M 2 NGFF SSD module 1 Remove the two screws at the front of the mPCle Combo lll card metal cover 2 Remove the screw at the back then remove the metal cover e als 3 Align and insert the M 2 NGFF SSD module into the M 2 slot ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 41 4 9 Replace the metal cover and secure the back of the metal cover with the screw that you removed in step 2 gt 5 Secure the front of the metal cover with the two screws that you removed in step 1 4 ee ama Installing the mPCle Combo Ill card To install the mPCle Combo III card to your motherboard 1 Remove the screw near the 42 1 pin connector 2 12 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 Locate the MPCIE COMBO III connector on the motherboard then align and insert the mPCle Combo III card to the MPCIE COMBO connector The mPCle Combo III fits in one orientation only the motherboard AN Insert the mPCle Combo III carefully to prevent damage to the card connector pins or to 3 Secure the mPCle Combo III card either to the motherboard A or to the rear I O shield B using the screw that you remove in step 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 13 Installing the Wi Fi antenna connector To instal
19. Above 4G Decoding Disabled This item enables or disables 64 bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64 bit PCI Decoding Configuration options Enabled Disabled Setup Mode Advanced Mode Advanced Mode This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST EZ Mode This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 49 3 50 CSM Compatibility Support Module This item allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto Enabled Disabled The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Z The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Secure Boot Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OPROM This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot 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 network devices that you want to launch Configuration option
20. PCH Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH Platform Controller Hub You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 70 V to 1 80 V with a 0 00625 V interval L4 The values of the CPU PLL Voltage CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Manual Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system for a more stable performance under high voltage settings PCH VLX Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the I O voltage on the PCH Platform Controller Hub You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 80000 V to 2 0000 V with a 0 00625 V interval VTTDDR Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 6000 V to 1 4000 V with a 0 00625 V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage we recommend you to set a value close to the
21. Physical Drive gt 2048GB Drive ST33000651AS ATA Device Total Size GB 2794 52 4 50 Chapter 4 Software support 4 12 RAMDisk RAMDisk is a data storage software that reserves a part of your system s memory and turns it into a high speed virtual drive where you can store cache files and game apps for instant access The Dynamic Memory Allocation function can release the unused memory of RAMDisk back to the system when needed and helps extend the lifespan of your SSD or HDD The following folders are not suitable for RAMDisk optimization Moving them into the RAMDisk might negatively affect the performance of your system e Swap file Page file The swap file is a permanent storage space used as the virtual memory expansion of the system memory Moving the swap file into the RAM Disk simply defects the whole purpose of having it and may affect your system s performance e Startup folders Since RAMDisk loads during boot up together with the contents of the Junction folders changing the location of the startup folders may cause system error and disable loading your RAMDisk To launch RAMDisk click ne Creating Deleting a RAMDisk drive Your RAMDisk drive allows you to place your favorite applications and files into RAM so you can utilize your RAM speed for better read write performance The files that are stored inside the RAMDisk are automatically backed up every time your PC is turned off Z The startup time
22. Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 27 3 28 3 6 1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects AN The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed SZ REPUBLIC OF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 43 CD English MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControKF6 Ez TuningWizard F11 QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit E Hardware Monitor Advanced CPU Configuration CPU equet 2400 MHz 100 0 MHz 24x Memory juer 1333 MHz Intel HT Technology Intel VT x Techr Intel SMX Technology 2048 MB 64 bit EIST Technology Voltage 12 096 V Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point The thermal monitor includes TM1 Thermal monitor 1 TM2 Thermal monitor 2 and EMTTM Enhanced Multi threaded Thermal Monitoring Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this item allows the legac
23. 3 20 CPU Core Voltage Auto Configures the amount of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor Increase when increasing Core Frequency Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 1 050000V to 2 200000V at 0 003125V increment Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode LA Appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Core Voltage Override Auto Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage Z The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode _ Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Core Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage offset value CPU Cache Voltage Auto Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V at 0 001V increment Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Z Appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode M CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Cache Voltage Offset Auto This ite
24. 3 6 5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB related features REPUBLIC OF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 468 english MyFavorite F3 Qfan ControKFe EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Monitor Boot Tool Exit E Hardware Monitor lt Advanced USB Configuration requen 2400 MHz 66 C i 100 0 MHz 0 816 V Legacy USB Support Enabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto 24x EHCI Hand off Disabled gt USB Single Port Control requen 1333 MHz 1 501V Z The USB Devices item shows the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Enabled Disabled The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program It cannot be recognized in boot devices list Enabled Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Smart Auto Once 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 enabled and run at USB 3 0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system Enabled Enables the xHCI controll
25. Auto 1 63 DRAM COMMAND Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 2 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 511 DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Configuration options Auto 1 65535 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 16 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 11 DRAM READ to PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 255 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum pulse Width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Initial Value Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM IO L CHA_R
26. Beitou Taipei 112 Taiwan In your request please provide the name model number and version as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary object code This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gpl asus com stating the product and describing the problem please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Contents ruv e vii VINES CUI enn vill MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary X COUN E a XV Installation tools and xvi Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Special TS f 1 1 1 121 Product FING INI MG RR PP m 1 1 1 1 2 ROG Gaming FealUfeS ica 1 2 1 159 ROG Exclusive Features tr rni e iex rae 1 3 1 1 4 ASUS
27. For more information about the KeyBot feature refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide 5 Sonic SoundStage button SOUNDSTAGE Press this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature QI PE 55 a EEE gt 27 B EH ICI ii A Hi OO A ASUS A MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Oo L SOUNDSTAGE pum e m li ee el MAXIMUS VII FORMULA SOUNDSTAGE button e debug code on the Q Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button e For more information about Sonic SoundStage refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide 1 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs 1 Hard Disk LED HD LED The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function D 887 O l 2
28. GPU PowerTarget 4 Click to apply the adjustments Fan Tuning Load Profile Save Profile Click to Click to perform Click to load profile undo the Fan Tuning adjustments Click to save the adjustment into a profile Move the sliders or Click or tap 4 or P to adjust the settings Chapter 4 Software support Energy Processing Unit EPU EPU is a real time system power saving chip that automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the lifespan of your hardware components Using EPU Click to configure the settings in Max Power Saving mode Click to configure the Click to configure the settings Click to configure the Click to configure the settings in Auto mode in High Performance mode settings in Away mode Global settings Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Away Mode Voltage Decrement Auto User Click 4 Configured Max CPU Power to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click W to Silent ASUS select a fan ig ues profile Mute Fan Profile Away Mode Default Tick to select a setting for Click to enable the Click to undo the Click to apply the Voltage Decrement default settings adjustments adjustments aN When you enable Configured Max CPU Power for advanced energy saving condition the CPU frequency may display 800 MHz in the Windows OS information of your compute
29. Smart EQ Smart Volume switch Dynamically adjust the EQ so you can hear more details Virtual Surround switch This item lets you experience 7 1 CH virtual surround from your headset when enabled Reverb switch The Reverb effect is part of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that lets you choose other reverb presets Reverb presets Click to choice and select a reverb effect from the different environmental spaces for reverb effects This item is only available when the Reverb switch is enabled Test tone Click this button to start the test for the selected preset profile Preset profiles Click any of the preset profiles Choose from Gaming music movie or communication Profile import export Allows you to Import export or revert to the default setting of a profile le ty uU et D d 4 36 Chapter 4 Software support Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that is a built in headphone AMP on onboard audio with three AMP levels adjustment It detects your headphone s impedance and adjusts the built in AMP accordingly aN Sonic SenseAmp only works on front panel When you plug a headphone into the front headphone jack Sonic SenseAmp displays a pop up window that displays Detecting headphone impedance A ene High Definition Audio Reloading audio devices After detecting the headphone s impedance Sonic SenseAmp displays another pop up window similar to
30. TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency CPU cache core frequencies DRAM frequency and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost Ff Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system LN For system stability the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup Using TPU CPU Frequency Click or tap 4 or P to adjust the Clock Frequency CPU Ratio and other settings Load Profile Save Profile Default Click or tap to load Click to load the Click or tap to apply the the saved profile default values adjustments Click or tap to save the adjustment into a profile Click or tap to undo the adjustments aN e Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Frequency in TPU Refer to the BIOS Setup chapter of your motherboard s user guide for details e The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 7 4 8 Graphics card Tick to select a mode for graphics card configuration Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Gamers Graphics Cards GTX770 DC2 Series GPU Clock 4 Auto Mode Smart Mode Memory Clock 4 GPU Voltage 4
31. gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920 V with a 0 001 V interval CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the system agent of the CPU including its PCIE controller and the PCU power control unit Increase the voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 21 CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I O on the CPU By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of t
32. jpg gif png bmp webp i Q rid K Q ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 49 O gt ty Uo Di E I 4 11 ASUS Disk Unlocker This ASUS exclusive utility provides an easy to use interface to identify and utilize all drive space in hard disk drives HDD Z ASUS Disk Unlocker is supported only on Windows 7 and Windows 8 To launch ASUS Disk Unlocker click m Click to open the help file that shows the detailed information on how to use ASUS Disk Unlocker P Disk Unlocker Physical Drive gt 2048GB Drive Total Size GB Physical Drive Virtual Drive ASUS Disk Unlocker Help file amp e Hide Back Print Options ASUS Disk Unlocker Contents Search Favorites E Introduction How to use ASUS Disk Unlocker How to choose HDD Only the physical drive with a capacity larger than 2048GB will be shown in the Drive drop down list If you have installed more than one physical drive that is larger than 2048GB select the drive from the list see Figure 0 Figure 0 Disk Unlocker Physical Drive gt 2048GB Drive ST33000651AS ATA Device Total Size GB 2794 52 How to create From the drop down list select a physical drive and click Create The unallocated space created by Disk Unlocker appears in the Virtual Drive field and requires to be partitioned for further usage see Figure 1 Figure 1 Ai Disk Unlocker
33. 40 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 45 Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Q Fan Control DC Mode Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature DC mode Enable the chassis Q Fan control in DC mode for 3 pin chassis fan PWM mode Enable the chassis Q Fan control in PWM mode for 4 pin chassis fan Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Q Fan Source CPU The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source Configuration options CPU MB T SENSOR 1 VRM Z For T_SENSORI connect a Thermistor cable to the T_SENSOR1 header then place the other end to the component to get the temperature Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Fan Speed Low Limit 300 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM The following items appears only when you set the Chassis1 Chassis2 Chassis3 Q Fan Control feature to Enabled Chassis1 Chassis2 Chassis3 Fan Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassi
34. BIOS setup Boot Logo Display Disabled Auto Auto adjustments for Windows requirements Full Screen Maximize the boot logo size Disabled Hid the logo during POST LA The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Disabled Post Report 5 sec This item This item allows you to select a desired waiting time of the POST report from 0 to 10 seconds or until lt ESC gt is pressed Z The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Full Screen or Auto Post Delay Time 3 sec This item This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from 0 to 10 seconds Z This feature only works when set under normal boot lt Boot up NumLock State Enabled Enabled Set the power on state of the NumLock to On Disabled Set the power on state of the NumLock to Off Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Enable this item for the system to pause until the F1 key is pressed when any error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Option ROM Messages Enabled Enabled The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST Disabled Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Enable this item to allow the option ROMs to trap the interrupt 19 Configuration options Enabled Disabled
35. Ver5 29 XMP CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 Ver4 13 XMP CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP CMD32GX3M4A1866C9 Ver3 24 XMP CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver4 13 XMP CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver5 12 XMP CMD8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP CMT32GX3M4X1866C9 Ver3 23 XMP CMY16GX3M2A1866C9 Ver 4 21 XMP CMY8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver3 24 XMP RA 6GX3M2A1866C10 Ver5 29 P XMP CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9 XMP CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G Ver5 12 XMP BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0 16FMD XMP BLE8G3D1869DE1TX0 16FED XMP F3 14900CL10Q 32GBZL XMP F3 14900CL9D 8GBSR XMP F3 14900CL9Q 16GBXL XMP F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL XMP F3 1866C10Q2 64GZM XMP F3 1866C10Q2 64GZM XMP F3 1866C9Q 32GXM XMP continued on the next page 16GB 2x 8GB 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 32GB 4x 8GB 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 32GB 4x 8GB 16GB 2x 8GB 8GB 2x 4GB 16GB 2x 8GB 16GB 2x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 2x 4GB 4GB 16GB 2x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB 8GB 2x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 64GB 2x 8GB 64GB 2x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB DIMM socket support Optional 1866 9 9 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 2
36. When an application is on the Turbo App List you can allocate the CPU frequency assign a network priority and define the audio setting of the selected application Click to refresh the list of running applications Click to assign a specific application exe into Turbo App list Du al Intelligent Processors 5 ince network priority and audio scene configurations automatically for selected application Application List Turbo App List Default YS Click to scroll up down mspaintexe Click to apply the changes Click to undo the changes D Applications list pane Displays all the running applications on your system Turbo App List pane Displays the applications added to the Turbo App List Only applications on the Turbo App List can be configured Allows you to assign the CPU performance to selected application Audio pane Allows you to manually assign a preset audio configuration to a selected application LAN pane Allows you assign the network priority to a selected application 4 12 Chapter 4 Software support USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0 Boost technology supports UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices Launching USB 3 0 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click or tap EE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 0 Boost Using the USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0
37. a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing relational database applications enterprise resource planning and other business systems Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity redundancy data having to be calculated and written With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 5 1 5 2 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives For optimal performance install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID
38. and HD DVD audio content playback Jack detection and multi streaming Optical S PDIF out port at back panel Audio Feature Sonic SoundStage Sonic SenseAmp Sonic Studio Sonic Radar Il DTS Connect continued on the next page Xi Xii MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Intel Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3 0 ports 4 ports at back panel blue 2 ports at mid board red 6 x USB 2 0 ports 2 ports at back panel 4 ports at mid board ASMedia USB 3 0 controller 2 x USB 3 0 ports at back panel blue Support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3 0 is only supported under Windows 8 1 8 2 x USB 2 0 port at mid board shares with ROG extension ROG EXT port CrossChill Copper Hybrid air and liquid cooling SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi Ill Fully digital 8 2 phase CPU DRAM power NexFET Power Block MOSFET 60A BlackWing Chokes 10K Black Metallic Capacitors KeyBot CPU Level Up X M P DirectKey ROG Connect RC Diagram RC Remote RC Poster ROG Armor including top cover and SECC steel backplate UEFI BIOS features Extreme Tweaker Tweakers Paradise ROG SSD Secure Erase GPU DIMM Post O C Profile Graphics Card Information Preview ROG RAMDisk Probelt Supports G1 4 inch threaded fittings Fittings require separate purchase The dedicated ROG Connect c
39. we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W e Do not forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot e recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate e If you want to use two or more high end PCle x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability e If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 43 1 44 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions Eg Seno o fe EEEEEEEEEEE LJ EH EEP fe PLED PLED 5V Ground Ground Speaker MAXIMUS Vil FORMULA P AN L PIN 1 1 ncm MAXIMUS VII FORMULA System panel connector PWR round Reset Ground HDD_LED HDD_LED G
40. 2G RT n65u 7 246 Open Network and Sharing Center 4 22 Chapter 4 Software support Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you to set your system as an access point for other wireless enabled devices To use AP mode click AP Mode on the Wi Fi Engine menu 7 Wi Fi Engine SSID Key in a network ASUS 51060 name 5 20 characters ex My Computer Password 8 12 characters password Confirm Password Internet Connection Sharing K Bluetooth Network Connecti w ey In your password for confirmation Click to disable AP mode Click to enable AP mode Click to go back to Click to select a previous screen network connection YA e In this mode the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth Internet device s driver support e Due to Windows 8 limitation it may take one to two minutes to set up the AP mode for the first time ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 23 le g 5 er D 4 24 Wi Fi GO and Remote Wi Fi GO and Remote GO are ASUS exclusive utilities that gives you complete control of your PC anytime and anywhere with your smart devices You can manage all your public clouds or sync and backup files among your PC and devices Ff The user interface of your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen c resolution System requirements System requirements PC Smart de
41. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously CPU Load line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load line Adjust to a high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency Q CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component Chapter 4 Software support Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable settings of your fans for a cooler and more quiet computing environment With its fan Auto Tuning feature ASUS Fan Xpert 3 automatically tweaks the settings of CPU and chassis fans to achieve their best cooling performance ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM DC combo mode for the CPU and chassis fans You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a noiseless operation during light loads Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the Click to fan s speed to maximize the silent mode fan speed Click to set the balanced Click to switch between CPU Click to increase the fan s configuration between the and chassis fan screens speed for a high cooling fan s noise level and speed capability ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 11 Turbo App Turbo App allows you customize the system performance network priority and audio setting of an application
42. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA DIMM socket support Optional SS Chip Chip DS Timing Voltage SS s 13 15 15 35 1 65 DIMM socket support Chi Chi Optional Brand NO Timing Voltage 13 15 15 35 12 15 15 35 DIMM socket support Chi Chi de Optional Brand NO Timing Voltage 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 36 DIMM socket support Chi Chi li Optional Brand NO Timing Voltage 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 36 DDR3 2933 MHz capability Vendors G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL CORSAIR Part No F3 2933C12D 8GTXDG XMP F3 2933C12Q 16GTXDG XMP F3 2933C12D 16GTXDG XMP F3 2933C12Q 32GTXDG XMP CMY16GX3M4A2933C12R XMP DDR3 2800 MHz capability Vendors AVEXIR A_DATA A_DATA G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL APACER CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR KINGSTON Part No AVD3UH28001208G 4BZ1 XMP AX3U2800W4G12 XMP AX3U2800W8G12 XMP F3 2800C12Q 32GTXD XMP F3 2800C12Q 32GTXDG XMP F3 2800C11Q 16GTXD XMP F3 2800C11D 8GTXD XMP F3 2800C11D 8GTXDG XMP F3 2800C11Q 16GTXDG XMP F3 2800C10D 8GTXD XMP F3 2800C12Q 16GTXDG XMP F3 2800C11D 16GTXDG XMP F3 2800C11Q 32GTXDG XMP F3 2800C11D 16GTXD XMP F3 2800C11Q 32GTXD XMP F3 2800C12D 16GTXD XMP 78 BAGH5 AFDOC XMP CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 XMP CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 XMP CMY16GX3M
43. Desktop Control Notification This function allows you to send the control authorization to a smart device and start using Remote Desktop remotely 2 Select a device from the drop list 3 Click Send to send the Remote Desktop control authorization to the selected device A3 wiricol Remote Desktop Remote D to view your Remote Desktop Select Device Please select the Device that you want to send the Remote Desktop control authronization to ASUS Transformer Pad TF fis JO se YA This function requires the Push Notice feature to be installed You can get the PUSH Notice installer from the bundled support DVD or download the latest installer from JT i n K Q ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 31 File Transfer File Transfer allows you to sync and share files between your PCs and smart devices with just a click in public to private networks Transferring files from computer to smart device To transfer files from computer to smart device 1 Click or tap File Transfer 2 Click or tap Setting to select the destination for your transferred files di Right click the file then select Send to gt Device Name dd Wi Fi GO X File Transfer File Tra you with the easiest i File Transfer Smart Device to Desktop Desktop to Smart Device Nith Riah Apply 4 After the file transfer is complete
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45. Plus this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks and you get auto data backup and restore Ff NOTE RAMDisk only supports 64 bit operating systems mee CPU Level Up With ROG s CPU Level Up overclocking has never been so easy or cost free Simply select the processor that you want to overclock to and the motherboard will do the rest 1 1 4 ASUS Special Features Al Suite 3 With its user friendly interface ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to supervise fan speed control voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities 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 170 faster than the already impressive USB 3 0 transfer speed It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3 0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle free updating solution for your ultimate convenience Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file press the BIOS Flashback button for about three seconds and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing BIOS or operating system It also allows
46. Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Skew Control Transmitter Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Transmitter Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Transmitter Control Time Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Receiver Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Receiver Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Receiver Control Time Auto Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup GPU DIMM Post Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCle and DIMM slots The field shows N A if there are no devices installed on the slots External DIGI Power Control CPU Load line Calibration Auto Load line is defined by Intel specification and affects CPU power voltage The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions Select from levels 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0 to 125 Configuration options Auto Level 1 Level 9 Z The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions sho
47. Refer to the Q Code table on the following page for details Q_CODE lt MAXIMUS VII FORMULA O H K Panom mm 1 om MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Q Code LED ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 31 Q Code table Description Not used Power on Reset type detection soft hard AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System Agent initialization after microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre memory CPU initialization is started Pre memory System Agent initialization is started Pre memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below Memory Installed CPU post memory initialization Post Memory System Agent initialization is started Pos
48. SNR output Exclusive SenseAmp technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts accordingly and SupremeFX Formula 2014 is able to drive up to 600 ohm headphones Moreover Sonic SoundStage applies the best audio settings for popular game genres Sonic Radar Il Sonic Radar Il features the exclusive audio enhancement that enhances in game sound for better hearing awareness It has a customizable user interface with a stealthy overlay display that shows what opponents and teammates are up to including information on the precise direction and origin of gunshots footsteps and call outs when playing first person shooting FPS games Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is an audio tuning software that simulates 7 1 channels even through a stereo 2 0 channel headset with its virtual surround sound function It comes with six superb audio controls including Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ and Virtual Surround Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an on board solution that improves audio experience when you connect your front panel headset It works with any operating system and on any game You can choose from any of the four presets or manually fine tune your own setting to fire up your game Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that automatically detects your headset s impedance and adjusts the built in amp accordingly Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your high quality headphones as simpl
49. Special Features 1 3 11 5 ROG rich bundled software sese 1 4 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 e ener eren nnne nnns 1 5 1 2 1 Before you DIODGBL est quiin 1 5 1 2 2 Motherboard YO 1 6 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU i t e 1 8 1 2 4 Systemi MENTO aan 1 9 t25 Expansion SIOS ei 1 24 126 Onboard DUMONS sa versa enact n a ea AA AiR 1 26 1 27 QD Oe LEDS Tr 1 29 1 2 8 internal eene RT 1 37 1 2 9 dcl 1 48 1 22 10 CrossChill COpper iere ttm th a 1 49 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building vourPCsysten ica 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation sse 2 1 2 1 2 CPU IS tell RON 2 3 2 1 9 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 81 7 2 t E 2 6 2 15 Ep vea b bv pir CH IRE ATO RE 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device 2 8 2 1 7 Front VO CONNECIO TE m 2 9 2 1 0 Expansion Card installation i 2 10 2 1 9 mPCle Combo III installation ii 2 11 2 2 BIOS Utility acilia 2 15 Contents 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
50. allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system It also allows you to change the motherboard s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID mode ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 5 3 6 Quick Note F9 This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS VA The quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions delete cut copy and paste You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use lt F12 gt key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it and press lt Enter g
51. c Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2 CPU installation 2 1 2 Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket 2 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary U 2 4 Chapter 2 Basic Installation ssembly tall the CPU heatsink and fan a To uninsta j Pa Ue Up p t 2 1 4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 Basic Installation ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 2 1 7 MS Co lt Aly To install front panel audio connector To install USB 2 0 connector USB 2 0 To install USB 3 0 connector 2 9 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCle x16 cards 2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 9 mPCle Combo lll installation ROG mPCle Combo offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard It provides your system with the fastest Wi Fi 802 11ac and Bluetooth 4 0 connection It also features the M 2 NGFF slot for installing smaller SSDs
52. cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors e Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector aN The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power 1 42 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 1 4 pin EATX12V 2 These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit EATX12V 1 Q EATXPWR OOOO AAAA 3 Volts GND ARE S 412 Volts 5 Volts Uu px 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts Power OK 5 Volts GND GND OOoon0 PINI 5 Volts GND ZZZZ GND GND EDS 5 Volts PSON GND GND E EATX1 2V_2 3 Volts 12 Volts MPMUSSSVIEPORMULR 3 Volts 3 Volts gt gt PIN 1 NN O E L 5 sg ps E PIN 1 om mp Mim 52 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX power connectors aN e Fora fully configured system
53. click or tap OK To receive files on your iOS device go to Settings gt Privacy gt Photos then turn on the Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote Find your transferred files from lt SD Card gt Wi Fi GO for Android devices and Camera roll for iOS devices Transferring files from smart device to computer To transfer files from smart device to computer 1 Tap File Transfer gt Enter 2 Tick the files that you want to send to your computer then tap Send Find your transferred files from X Users Documents ASUS HomeCloudWi Fi GO File Transfer or click Setting to select a new storage location le ty 5 e D E Ja 4 32 Chapter 4 Software support Remote Keyboard amp Mouse Remote Keyboard amp Mouse allows you to use your smart device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Tap to switch between zoom Tap to display the Tap to switch between and magnifier function Start menu running tasks and apps Input field Mouse tap area Control keys Tap to mimic left Tap to mimic right click function click mouse function Slide up down to scroll JT i n KZ Q ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 33 Ai Charger Ai Charger allows you to fast charge your portable BC 1 1 mobile devices on your computer s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices Launching Ai Charger To launch Ai Charger click or tap on the top right corner of the Al S
54. configuration 1 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector 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 To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu gt SATA Configuration and then press lt Enter gt 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation when SATA ports set to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press Ctrl I to display the utility main menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID G mat RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LSOHJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LSOF4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149 0GB 3 ST31
55. delete a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 2 Delete RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable olume0 RAIDO Stripe 2 298 0GB Normal Yes Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED This does not apply to Recovery volumes ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume 2 Use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and then press lt Del gt The following warning message appears This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu 5 6 Chapter 5 RAID support Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit and then press Enter The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to exit Y N 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set aN The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector You have 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
56. disable the Intel LAN Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN PXE Option ROM Disabled This item appears only when Intel LAN Controller is set to Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN preboot execution environment PXE option ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 41 3 6 8 APM Configuration SZ REPUBUE SF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 47 D English MyFavorite F3 Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 B Quick Note F9 2 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Monitor Boot Tool Exit 2 Hardware Monitor AdvancedMAPM Configuration ErP Read z Disabled 2400 MHz 66 C Restore AC Power Loss Power Off f 100 0 MHz 0 816 V Power On By PCI E Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled 24x ErP Ready Disabled Allows you to switch off some power at S4 S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement When set to Enabled all other PME options will be switched off Configuration options Disabled Enabled S4 S5 Enabled S5 Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Power Off The system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss Power On The system goes into ON state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either OFF or ON state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCI E Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices
57. excel in competitions If your character matches our trait then join the elite Republic of Gamers and make your presence felt LGA1150 socket for 4th New 4th and 5th generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors This motherboard supports 4th New 4th and 5th generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core ib Intel Core 13 Pentium and Celeron processors the LGA1150 package It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU dual channel DDR3 memory slots and PCI Express 3 0 PCIE 3 0 PCle 3 0 is the PCle bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCle 2 0 It provides an optimal graphics performance unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to PCle 1 0 2 0 devices SLI CrossFire On Demand This motherboard features a unique PCle 3 0 bridge chip to support multi GPU SLIS CrossFireX M graphics cards for an unrivalled gaming performance With the Intel 297 platform to optimize the PCle allocation of multiple GPUs it supports up to 2 WAY SLI or 3 Way CrossFireX M configuration ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 1 2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX Formula 2014 SupremeFX Formula 2014 delivers audio that s as great as a dedicated sound card Cutting edge electromagnetic interference EMI isolation and exceptionally premium components deliver best in class 120dB signal to noise ratio
58. optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances e An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup e You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update AN Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel YA When downloading or updating the BIOS file rename it as M7F CAP for this motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 1 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup press lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST If you do not press lt Delete gt POST continues with its routines Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your sc
59. processor Use the lt gt Or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto This item allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled CPU Ratio Tuner Auto Enable this item to enhance the performance of non K series CPUs Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled BCLK Frequency DRAM Frequency Ratio Auto Allows you to set the BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio Auto The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency is set to the optimized settings 100 133 The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100 100 DRAM Frequency Auto This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting Configuration options DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 1333MHz DDR3 1400MHz DDR3 1600MHz DDR3 1800MHz DDR3 1866MHz DDR3 2000MHz DDR3 2133MHz DDR3 2200MHz DDR3 2400MHz DDR3 2600MHz DDR3 2666MHz DDR3 2800MHz DDR3 2933MHz DDR3 3000MHz DDR3 3200MHz DDR3 3400MHzZ Xtreme Tweaking Disabled This item may help improve some benchmarks performance Configuration options Enabled Disabled Max CPU Graphics Ratio Auto Allo
60. restart shut down or put your computer to sleep mode and sends an alert to your smart device Push Notice PC Mode Alerts Tick these to Select all enable mode alerts Tick to select the smart device Hrs Jay Hrs Set the day and time to enable the PC modes Advance activation alert in Advance activation alert in Set the minutes to send lins Mins Mins the alert before the PC M M mode s activation Alert Message Alert Message Key in your messages for more information Setting up PC Status alerts This feature allows you to send alerts of the unusual activities of the voltage temperature and fan settings of your computer to your smart device Push Notice PC Status Alerts Tick to select the smart device Tick to select and send alerts to your smart Temperature device Send an alert message when PC is back to normal Tick to send alert when the selected items are back to its normal status 4 20 Chapter 4 Software support Sending messages to your smart device This feature allows you to send messages to your smart device aN You can also send messages via the Push Notice messaging shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen do this click or tap lt lt then click or tap then select Push Notice Message Ed HTC One SV f Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send your message Enter keywords or URLs here Clear All Click or tap to key in your messa
61. setting Click or tap to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select the number of days for the BIOS download schedule 2 Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click or tap Cancel to cancel the download schedule ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 17 USB Charger USB Charger allows you to quick charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off in sleep mode or in hibernate mode aN Before using USB Charger ensure to disable the ErP Ready item in the BIOS To do this go to Advanced gt APM gt ErP Ready in the Advanced mode then set this item to Disabled Z USB Charger is available only in selected motherboard models Launching USB Charger To launch USB Charger click or tap EE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB Charger Using USB Charger A mare USB Charger Click or tap to refresh the list Fast charging under system sleep hibernate or shutdown mode Click or tap to Disable apply the settings Click or tap to Click or tap to select the type of USB device STARA tie sertis that you wish to charge when the system is off LN Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to the Rear I O connection section of this user guide for more details Z e USB Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and gen
62. standard value which is 0 500000x DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA CHB Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the data lines on Channels A and B You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0 500000x CPU Spread Spectrum Auto This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI electromagnetic disturbance generated by the BCLK Set this item to Enabled for EMI reduction or set this item to Disabled to enhance BCLK overclocking Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled BCLK Recovery Enabled This item allows you to enable the BCLK Recovery feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Ignore ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 23 3 5 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system date time language and security settings SZ REPUBLIC OF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 3 English MyFavorite F3 QfanControkF6 EZTuningWizard F11 5 QuickNote F9 Z Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool E
63. successful boot C3 ug L ll A ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Oo 0 EN K Dey mL com MAXIMUS VII FORMULA MemOK button LN Refer to section Onboard LEDs for the location of the MEMOK_LED e The DRAM LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK function The MemOK button does not function under Windows OS environment e During the tuning process the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases indicating different test processes e Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualif
64. the one shown below You headphone impedance is 150 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Powerfu Refer to the table below on the behavior of Sonic SenseAmp when adjusting the impedance of the detected headphone 65 ohm or below Amplify Level is automatically set at Performance 65 ohm to 150 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Powerful gt 150 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Extreme Other device The device plugged in detected as other device ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 37 4 38 After you close the pop window Sonic SenseAmp enters speaker configuration and displays the adjusted headphone impedance Click to manually adjust the amplify level Displays the impedance of your headphone 7 REPUBLIC OF GAME SupremeFX e Speakers Main Volume L Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Stereo Amplify Level Powerful Full range Speakers Front left and right Digital mm Chapter 4 Software support Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is a hardware based sound solution for virtual Sound Stage that offers four preset gaming profiles FPS Racing Fighting and Sports Z This feature is only available for front panel Headphone output o You can enable this feature by enabling the dedicated SoundStage button on your motherboard Refer to the Onboard buttons section on this user guide for more information ll nati SupremeFX e Speakers Digital Output
65. to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards LS e These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section SATA Configuration for details e creating a RAID set refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD e When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section SATA Configuration for details ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 37 2 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 SATAEXPRESS top These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb s signal cables 1 4 Bosso g EE 27 e V SATA6G_E1 SATA6G_E2 SATA6G_E4 GND GND SATA6G E3 RSATA 1 RSATA TXP2 e RSATA TXN1 RSATA TXN2 GND DA GND GND RSATA_TXP4 ii k RSATA RXP1 RSATA RXP2 RSATA TXNA II RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND GND RSATA_RXP4 m i RSATA GND C ASUS GND K RSATA
66. to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the PCIE LAN devices Power On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled Generates a wake event and configure the real time clock RTC alarm date ty 3 42 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration 7 ee OF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 2 2 489 CB English MyFavorite F3 Qfan ControKFe EZ Tuning Wizard F11 5 Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit 2 Hardware Monitor lt AdvancedWetwork Stack Configuration CPU Network Stack Disabl L abled 2400 MHz 66 C 100 0 MHz 0 816 V Network Stack Disabled This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack Configuration options Disabled Enable Z The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to Enabled Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 10 ROG Effects ww BEUCOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 23 489 English Qfan ControKFe EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Bo
67. toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement Class B ITE 77 oA SOL eA VEY CANAL AAS lito KC Korea Warning Statement BH 717 738 BHESAZI AA e 71712 19889 94s47 7gA4 2 AAAA ASAE AS 54205 sp BE JAJAA 1488 MST 94 TUUS 9431 3399 3222 929993 2989 ANAS ws Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should no
68. under the License UO Q lt ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA A 3 gt 5 5 D Uu ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Telephone 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7798 E mail info Q asus com tw Web site www asus com com Technical Support Telephone 86 21 38429911 Fax 86 21 5866 8722 ext 9101 Online support http www asus com tw support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site http www asus com us Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Online support http www service asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http eu rma asus com sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 010923 Support Fax 49 2102 9599 11 Online support http www asus com de support A 4 Appendices LEEOPL 49A eueN 039 Bure Auuuojuoo 23 Dury1eui 32 uibeq 189A 7L07 90 70 913eq FIX 610 19 ON 23 uonejnbeu 6002 842 ON 23 uoneinDeu 600 219
69. utilities simultaneously Installing Al Suite 3 aN Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing Al Suite 3 in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS To install Al Suite 3 on your computer Windows 7 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 Inthe AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP exe then select the Utilities tab DVD Drive D MB Support CD G D pp Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer JT i n K Q View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel 3 the Utilities tab click AI Suite then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 3 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click Al Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following steps a Goto the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app b Onthe lower left corner of the Desktop click or tap File Explorer then select your DVD drive and tap or double click the Setup application Launching Al Suite 3 Windows 7 OS From the Desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Suite 3 g
70. when you set the CPU Q Fan Control to Auto CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit 300 RPM This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Middle Temperature 45 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle CPU Lower Temperature
71. 2Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB fF e default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value To operate at the vendor marked or at a higher frequency refer to section 3 4 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment e stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors G SKILL FE 3300C13D 8GTXDG 8GB 2x 4GB XMP DDR3 3200 MHz capability Vendors Part No AVEXIR AVD3UH32001304G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x 4GB G SKILL F3 3200C12Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DDR3 3100 MHz capability Vendors Part No AVEXIR AVD3UH31001204G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x 4GB AX3U3100W4G 12 DMV XMP A DATA 8GB 2x 4GB DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G 4BZ1 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB G SKILL F3 3000C120 16GTXDG XMP G SKILL 16GB 4x 4GB F3 3000C12D 8GTXDG XMP G SKILL 8GB 2 x 4B CMY8GX3M2A 3000C 12R XMP CORSAIR 8GB 2 x 4B
72. 33C11Q 32GZL XMP KHX2133C11D3K4 16GX XMP KHX21C11T3FK8 64X XMP SP004GXLYU213NSA XMP SP008GXLYU213NSA XMP TLD38G2133HC11ABK XMP TX2133KLH 16GK XMP TX2133KLN 8GK XMP DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Part No AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V XMP SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 16GB 2x 8GB 8GB 2x 4GB 4GB 16GB 2x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 64GB 8x 8GB 16GB 4x 4GB 32GB 4x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB 16GB 4x 4GB 64GB 8x 8GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 2x 8GB 2x 4GB DIMM socket support Optional Voltage 10 11 11 30 10 11 11 30 9 9 9 24 11 13 13 31 9 11 11 31 9 11 11 31 9 11 10 27 9 11 11 31 11 11 11 27 11 11 11 27 11 11 11 30 9 11 10 28 10 12 12 31 11 11 11 31 11 12 11 30 9 9 9 24 2133 11 12 11 30 2133 11 12 11 30 11 11 11 31 2133 10 11 10 27 2133 10 11 10 27 DIMM socket support Voltage Optional H5TQ2G83BFRH9C 9 9 9 27 9 9 9 28 1 15 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR crucial crucial G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL Part No CMD16GX3M2A1866C9
73. 4A2800C12R XMP KHX28C12T2K2 8X SS Chip DS Brand 8GB 2 x 4GB 16GB 4 x 4GB 16GB 2 x 8GB 32GB 4 x 8GB 16GB 4x 4GB 32GB 4x 8GB 16GB 4x 4GB 32GB 4x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB 32GB 4x 8GB 16GB 4x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 2 x 8GB 32GB 4 x 8GB 16GB 2x 8GB 32GB 4 x 8GB 16GB 2 x 8GB 8GB 2x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 16GB 4x 4GB 8GB 2x 4GB 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 36 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 36 12 14 14 36 12 13 13 35 12 14 14 35 11 13 13 35 11 13 13 35 11 14 14 35 11 14 14 35 10 12 12 35 12 14 14 35 11 14 14 35 11 14 14 35 11 13 13 35 11 13 13 35 12 14 14 35 12 14 14 35 11 14 14 35 12 14 14 36 12 14 14 36 12 14 14 32 Voltage Voltage DIMM socket support Optional DIMM socket 5 0 upport ptional Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2666 MHz capability DIMM socket SS Chip support Vendors Part No Brand Voltage Optional 2 4 Apacer 78 BAGFF AFCOC XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFR AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 CAGFF AFDOC XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 12 13 13 35 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 16GB 4x 4GB 11 13 13 35 Ver5 12 XMP G SKILL F3 2666CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 10 12 12 31 GelL GOC332GB2666C11QC XMP 32GB
74. 4x 8GB 11 13 13 32 Kingston KHX26C11T2K2 8X XMP 2x 4GB 2666 11 13 13 32 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 13 DDR3 2400 MHz capability DIMM socket t Vendors Part No Voltage Optional ADATA AX3U2400W4G11 DMV XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 11 13 13 35 ADATA AX3U2400W8G1 1 DMV XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 11 13 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFL AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 11 12 12 30 Apacer 783BAGF3 AFDOC XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 11 11 11 30 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 Ver4 21 XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2400C10 Ver5 29 XMP 32GB 4x8GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2400C10 Ver 4 21 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A2400C10A Ver4 21 XMP 16GB 8x 2GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMY16GX3M2A2400C10R Ver4 21 XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 10 12 12 31 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 Ver4 21 16GB 2x 8GB 10 12 12 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q2 64GBZHD XMP 64GB 8x 8GB 10 12 12 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 32GBZHD XMP 32GB 4x 8GB 10 12 12 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 11 11 11 31 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4G 2x 2G 9 11 9 28 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 9 11 11 31 G SKILL F3 2400C11Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x 8GB 11 13 13 31 GelL GOC316GB2400C10
75. 60812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB N Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and not exactly match the items on your screen Z The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1 From the utility main menu select 1 Create RAID Volume and press lt Enter gt The following screen appears Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less N Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu 2 name for the RAID set and press Enter 3 When the RAID Level item is selected press the up down arrow key to select a RAID level to create and then press Enter 4 When the Disks item is selected press Enter to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set The SELECT DISKS screen appears SELECT DISKS ort Drive Model Serial Size Status D ST 31 AS 9LSOHJAA 149 0GB Non RA D ST3160 S 9LS 149 0GB Non
76. 7 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 10 11 10 30 1866 9 10 9 27 10 11 10 27 10 11 10 27 9 10 9 27 9 10 9 27 1866 9 10 9 27 9 9 9 27 1866 9 9 9 27 10 11 10 30 9 10 9 28 9 10 9 28 9 10 9 28 9 10 9 28 10 11 10 30 10 11 10 30 9 10 9 28 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1866 MHz capability DIMM socket support Vendors X Part No Timing Voltage Optional GelL GEEL316GB1866C9DC XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 1866 9 10 9 28 Kingston KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x 4GB Silicon SP004GXLYU186NSA XMP 4GB 1866 9 11 Power 9 27 Silicon SP008GXLYU186NSA XMP 8GB 1866 9 11 Power 9 27 Team TED38GM1866C13BK 8GB H5TQ4G83AFR 13 13 13 32 V color TD4G16C13 RD 4GB 1866 13 13 13 32 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No ADATA AD3U1600W4G11 ADATA AD3U1600W8G11 ADATA ADDU1600W4G11 B ADATA ADDU1600W8G11 B ADATA AX3U1600W4G9 DB XMP ADATA AX3U1600W8G9 DB XMP AMD AE32G1609U1 U AMD AE34G1609U2 U AMD AP38G1608U2K XMP Apacer 78 B1GE3 9L10C Apacer 78 B1GET 9K00C Apacer 78 C1GET 9K10C Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q3R XMP Apacer AHU08GFA60CBT3R XMP ASint SLA302G08 EGG1C XMP ASint SLA302G08 EGJ1C XMP ASint SLA302G08 EGN1C ASint SLA304G08 EGN6A SLA304G08 EGN6B ASint SLA304G08 ENG1B ASint SLB304G08 EGJ1B XMP ASint SLB304G08 EGN1B ASint SLZ302G08 EGN1C AVEXIR AVD3U16000904G 2CW XMP A DATA A DATA A DATA ELPIDA Apac
77. 8 Android 4 0 or higher versions Windows 8 1 iOS7 or later versions Utilities ASUS HomeCloud ASUS Media Streamer To use ASUS Media Streamer On your computer click ASUS HomeCloud then select Media Streamer On your device click or tap Media Streamer Click or tap to edit media files Click or tap to select media type 95 ASUS Media Streamg 24 wv MyPC LJE wely Shen s w LAN 18 Mike Hsieh s LJ Wade Chao s PC LA Eddy Hsu s My Folder 1 My Folder 2 My Folder 3 w ASUSAccount Log in ASUS account to stream Click or tap a media file to play Select the device you play in different networks want to stream to Chapter 4 Software support Adding and deleting media files Drag and drop or tick files to add or delete Folders Add Folder Click to add or create a new folder Add File Click to add the selected files SelectAll My Folder 1 9 4 CAUsersWelly_ShenMy Folder 1 My Folder 2 Delete Click to delete selected files CAUsersWWelly ShenWy Folder 2 Music CiUsersWVelly_Shen Special FoldenMy Music My Video CAUsersWelly SheniSpecial FoldenMy Video My Photo CAUsersWelly_Shen Special Photo Click to proceed with the deletion or Click to cancel changes addition of files LA The following media formats are supported 3gp mp4 m4a aac ts flac mp3 mid xmf mxmf rtttl rtx ogg mkv wav
78. A 1 29 3 LED KEYBOT_LED This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed coup LE 2000 5 DI Dei EE 2 crm o Com KEYBOT_LED MAXIMUS VII FORMULA KEYBOT_LED 4 USB BIOS Flashback LED FLBK LED This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update EE a q i O COL FLBK_LED md c_4 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA FLBK_LED 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 Q Code LEDs The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status
79. Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press F7 hotkey Configuration fields Quick Note F9 Pop up Menu Scroll bar Menu bar Language MyFavorite F3 Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Hot Keys LF BERUBLICOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 27 B 379 ED English MyFavorite F3 ge Qfan ControK F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit E Hardware Monitor LN2 Mode Disabled requen 2400 MHz 100 0 MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Auto Manual ASUS MultiCore Enhancement requen CPU Core Ratio Sync All Cores 1333 MHz 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto pacit 2048 M Min CPU Cache Ratio Max CPU Cache Ratio 12 096 V gt Manual When the manual mode is selected the BCLK base clock frequency can be assigned manually XMP When the XMP extreme memory profile mode is selected the BCLK frequency and memory parameters will be optimized aer automatically Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Sub menu item General help Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Menu items Displays the CPU temperature _ CPU and memory voltage output Chapter 3 BIOS setup Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items My Favorites For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration zur For changing the overclocking se
80. Boost Click to enable the USB device s normal data transfer rate Click to enable UASP or Click to select a USB device Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate aN Ensure to connect your USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 ports that support USB 3 0 Boost Refer to the Rear I O connection section of your user guide for more details Z e USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3 0 devices that support UASP For a list of UASP supported USB 3 0 devices visit the ASUS website at www asus com e The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance use a USB 3 0 device ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 13 4 14 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you 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 will display during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click or tap on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then click EZ Update on the Al Suite 3 main menu bar EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware EZ Update Select a downloaded BIOS file then click MyLogo or BIOS Update Click to search and Click to select a Click to update select the BIOS file boot logo the BIOS Chapter 4 Software support System Information This utility displays the detailed i
81. ENSOR1 This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices er LC 0 paseman T SENSOR1 GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN xs Ld MAXIMUS VII FORMULA T SENSOR connector 12 mPCle Combo III connector 42 1 pin MPCIE COMBO III This connector is for the bundled mPCIE Combo III card that offers expandability and connectivity solutions for an optimal system performance MPCIE COMBO lll c Parnarama
82. FORMULA 4 1 Support DVD main menu Click to display the applications Contains the list of supplementary and other software that the user manuals Click an item to open motherboard supports the folder of the user guide Shows the available device drivers if Contains ROG related videos the system detects installed devices Click to display the ASUS contact information Install the necessary drivers to use the devices Click to display product related information Drivers Utilities Click an icon to display Click all ASUS InstAll DVD motherboard of the items information Google Chrome Browser Google Toolbar ASUS Probe Il Sense Driver Intel Chipset Driver Management Engine Interface Click an item Intel LAN Driver to install Realtek Audio Driver Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver s Asmedia SATA Controller Driver Asmedia USB 3 0 Driver ww 4 2 2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals fF The software manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files To read about your motherboard s utility guide 1 Click Manual tab gt ASUS SiS MANUS EUR Motherboard Utility Guide i ch ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide Realtek HD Audio User s Manual Disk Unlocker User Ma
83. GO screen JT i v n KZ Q ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 29 Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely control your desktop in real time using your smart device The System User Account Control UAC will be set to Never Notify when using Remote N Desktop function The UAC level will return to your previous settings after you exit Remote Desktop To use Remote Desktop On your smart device tap Remote Desktop Remote Desktop interface for Windows 8 Tap to view the cursor Tap to launch the Charms bar Tap to launch the smart device s keypad Long press to switch between multitouch and mouse mode Remote Desktop function keys Alt F1 F12 Delete le gt ty E e D I Z e Select multitouch mode to support Microsoft multitouch functions on Windows 8 8 1 e Select mouse mode to support zoom in and normal mouse functions e Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in your computer 4 30 Chapter 4 Software support Remote Desktop Control Notification This function allows you to send the control authorization to a smart device and directly start using Remote Desktop in your device To use Remote Desktop Control Notification T Click Select Device Gal Wi Fi GO Remote Desktop Eh Remote Desktop Operation in Smart Device To use the function please tap the Remote Desktop icon in your smart device Remote
84. M sockets aN e Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices e You may install varying memory sizes in Channel and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation e According to Intel CPU spec DIMM voltage below 1 65V is recommended to protect the CPU e Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimal compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code D C from the same vendor Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules e the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us e This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 51
85. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series che o Ka m K a gt E9796 Revised Edition V2 September 2014 Copyright 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATI
86. Main Volume L Sonic SoundStage Enable Click any of the four preset gaming profiles FPS Racing Fighting Crossing Crossing 1 Use the slider to manually adjust the setting of an item Digital i Crossing Move the slider to adjust the amount of cross channel mixing Revert Move the slider to revert the main audio source Space Move the slider to adjust and virtualize the space sound Crossing gain This item only works when Crossing and Revert is enabled Move the slider to adjust the hardness of the wall ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 39 4 40 DTS Connect DTS Connect delivers excellent audio entertainment across all formats and works with 4 5 1 and 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound It also allows you to connect your PC to a home theatre system 7 eel SupremeFX v Speakers Digital Output Main Volume L DTS Connect DTS Neo PC only works under quadraphonic 5 1 or 7 1 speakers mode gt Control settings panel Digital m Chapter 4 Software support 4 7 Sonic Radar Il Sonic Radar Il is designed for First Person Shooting FPS games and shows the precise direction and intensity of where a sound is coming from It features a simple and friendly user interface and also features sound enhancers to amplify desired sound effects Display Menu Customize the settings for each game including Transparency Signal Size and Remanency 27 terusuicar
87. ODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_ROD1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_RODO Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB RO0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 3 12 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tWRWR_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRWR_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Dec_WRD Auto Configuration options Auto 0 1 tRDWR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 tRDWR_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Misc MRC Fast Boot Auto Allows you to enable disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enabl
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89. QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 10 11 11 30 GelL GOC316GB2400C11QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 11 11 11 30 Kingston KHX2400C1 1D3K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x 2GB 11 13 11 30 Kingston KHX24C11K4 16X XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 11 13 13 30 Kingston KHX24C11T2K2 8X XMP 8GB 2x 4GB Kingston KHX24C11T3K4 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB 2400 11 13 13 30 Kingston KHX24C11T3K4 32X XMP 32GB 4x8GB 9 9 9 24 mushkin 997122R XMP 16GB 2x 8GB 2400 10 12 12 28 Silicon Power SP004GXLYU240NSA XMP 4GB 2400 11 13 13 32 Team TLD38G2400HC11CBK XMP 8GB 11 13 13 35 Transcend TX2400KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2x 4GB 2400 11 12 11 29 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors ADATA ADATA Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL G SKILL Kingston Kingston Silicon Power Silicon Power Team Transcend Transcend Part No AX3U2133W4G10 DR XMP AX3U2133W8G10 DR XMP 78 BAGE4 AFDOC XMP AHU04GFB33CAQ3R XMP CMD16GX3M2A2133C9 Ver4 21 XMP CMD32GX3M4A2133C9 Ver4 21 XMP CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 Ver1 5 XMP CMD8GX3M2B2133C9 Ver5 12 XMP CMY8GX3M2A2133C11R Ver4 21 XMP CMZ8GX3M2A2133C11R Ver4 21 XMP F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP F3 2133C10Q 32GSR XMP F3 21
90. R ERXRENIn asta ECHu E CIA nA SEEN DOES aanre A 4 Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature ex
91. RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LSOJYL8 149 0GB Non RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LSOBJ5H 149 0GB Non RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume N Prev Next SPACE SelectDisk ENTER Done Chapter 5 RAID support 5 Use the up down arrow key to select a drive and then press lt Space gt to select A small triangle marks the selected drive Press lt Enter gt after completing your selection 6 Use the up down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array for RAID 0 10 and 5 only and then press lt Enter gt The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB The following are typical values e RAID 0 128KB e RAID 10 64KB e RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press lt Enter gt The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 5 5 Deleting a RAID set N Be cautious when deleting a RAID set You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set To
92. RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer Press lt Del gt during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility Set the optical drive as the primary boot device Insert the support DVD into the optical drive Save changes and exit BIOS When the Make Disk menu appears press lt 1 gt to create a RAID driver disk Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press lt Enter gt o N o X 3g eS TI Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 5 7 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk 3 Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive 4 Go to the Make Disk menu and then click Intel AHCI RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk g Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk 6 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process Z Write protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and th
93. T Power on Self Test when an error occurs in the hard disks Press Enter to set this item On or Off Configuration options On Off ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 33 SATA6G_1 Red SATA6G_6 Red Press lt Enter gt to rename the Intel SATA ports SATA6G_1 Red SATA6G 6 Red Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hot Plug Disabled These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to AHCI and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 34 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration SF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 45 english MyFavorite F3 GoQfanControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Z Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit 2 Hardware Monitor lt Advanced System Agent Configuration CPU System Agent Bridge Name requen 2400 MHz gt Graphics Configuration gt DMI Configuration 100 0 MHz gt NB PCI E Configuration 24 gt Memory Configuration Memory j uen 1333 MHz 2048 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 080 V 3 312V Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU and PCle graphical devices Pri
94. Tool ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot Number DIMM slot number DIMM_B2 Advanced Monitor Boot Exit Ez Hardware Monitor DIMM_A2 i ba 2400 MHz 66 C 0 816 V 100 0 MHz Allows you to select the DIMM slot number to show the plugged DRAM Serial Presence Detect SPD information Configuration options A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM _ B2 Z Some DRAM manufacturers may not be recognized _ 3 56 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 6 ROG OC Panel H Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage CPU input voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to the BIOS menu 7 BEPUBLICOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 57 english MyFavorite F3 QfanControKF6 Tuning Wizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Tool ROG OC Panel H Key Configure CPU CPU Core Voltage MED ed CPU Input Voltage 100 0MHz 0 816V BCLK Frequency CPU Ratio 24x gt Load Default Memor y gt Save Above Settings i Itaca requen 1333 MHz 1 501 V gt Load from profile f I 2048 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 080 V CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to input the amount of Volt
95. U Cache Voltage CPU System Agent Voltage CPU Analog I O Voltage CPU Digital I O Voltage CPU Input Voltage DRAM Voltage PCH Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature VRM Temperature SENSOR1 Temperature xxx C xxx F or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Press lt Enter gt and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN Speed CPU Optional Fan Speed Chassis FAN 1 3 A B Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan chassis fan and optional fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A These items are not user configurable Press lt Enter gt and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Chapter 3 BIOS setup Fan Speed Control CPU Q Fan Control Auto Auto Detect the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switch the control modes DC Mode Enable the CPU Q Fan control in DC mode for 3 pin CPU fan PWM Mode Enable the CPU Q Fan control in PWM mode for 4 pin CPU fan YA The following items appear only
96. US VII FORMULA 3 4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Z The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard o Scroll down to display other BIOS items 7 RERUBUE OF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 2 2 3 gt English E MyFavorite F3 Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Iz Hardware Monitor Disabled CPU Target CPU Frequency 2400MHz requen 400 MH Target DRAM Frequency 1333MHz Target Cache Frequency 2400MHz BCL 100 0 MHz Target DMI PEG Frequency 100MHz ti 24x Target CPU Graphics Frequency 1050MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto Memory CPU Core Ratio Sync Cores 1333 MHz 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto paci 2048 M Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Voltage Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto 12 096 V 5 080 V Manual When the manual mode is selected the BCLK base clock frequency can be assigned manually XMP When the XMP extreme memory profile mode is selected the BCLK frequency and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Last Modified 7 Vers
97. X8GX3M2A1333C9 XMP G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL GelL GG34GB1333C9DC GL1L128M88BA15B GelL GVP34GB1333C9DC GelL GVP38GB1333C9DC innodisk M3UN 2GHJBC09 Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C innodisk M3UN 4GHJAC09 Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A continued on the next page 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket ort Vendors Chip Brand Timing Voltage Optional Kingston KVR1333D3E9S 4G Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F Kingston KVR1333D3N9H 4G ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F Kingston KVR13N9S8H 4 ELPIDA J4208BBBG GN F MACH MXD3U133316GQ XTREME MACH MXD3V13332GS Mach C2S46D30 D313 XTREME Xtreme Micron MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 MICRON D9PFJ RIDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe RIDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe RIDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf Silicon SP001GBLTU133S02 S POWER 10 5 Silicon SP002GBLTU133V02 S POWER 20YT3NG Power Silicon SP004GBLTU133V02 S POWER 20YT3NG Power UMAX 84E44G93UM 13BPSYW UMAX U2S96D30TP 13 UMAX 84E48G93UM 13BPSYW UMAX U2S96D30TP 13 Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot 2 Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual
98. _TXP3 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 D EC Floating i Device Reset GND Detection Imp b Tm SATAEXPRESS_E1 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ASMedia SATA 6 Gb s connectors ASMedia storage controller can only support AHCI mode These SATA ports are for data drives only The SATAEXPRESS_E1 connector can support one SATA Express device or two SATA devices 1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3 12 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 0 module for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with PAPERE 5 EE 5 5 USB3 12 3 E PIN 1 Vbus ssh Vbus IntA_P1_SSRX n 91 IntA_P2_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND Sai ums GND IntA_P1_SSTX mus _ IntA P2 SSTX m IntA P1 SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND MAXIMUS VII FORMULA GND IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D IntA_P1_D IntA_P2_D ID
99. able is sold separately Chassis must conform to ATX specification for successful installation brass stand offs of at least 6mm are required continued on the next page MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Special Features Back I O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 5 Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU EPU DIGI Power Control Fan Xpert 3 and Turbo App ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi Fi GO Wi Fi GO Function Cloud GO Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard amp Mouse File Transfer Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote app for portable smartphone tablet supporting iOS 7 amp Android 4 0 systems Media Streamer Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV your entertainment goes wherever you go Media Streamer app for portable smartphone tablet supporting iOS 7 amp Android 4 0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features Al Suite 3 USB 3 0 Boost USB Charger Al Charger Push Notice Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY USB BIOS Flashback ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall MemOK ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Code ASUS Q Shield ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q LED CPU DRAM VGA Boot Device LED ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On Off switch 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 2 x USB 2 0 ports upper port for KeyBot bottom port for ROG Connect 6 x USB 3 0 ports blue 1 x anti surge LAN RJ45 p
100. abled Entry After 0 This item only appears when Entry on S3 RTC Wake is set to Enabled This allows you to set the RTC wake up timer at S3 entry The time ranges from 0 minute immediately to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically goes into sleep mode when the partition size is not enough for the Intel Rapid Start Technology to work Configuration options Enabled Disabled Active Memory Threshold 0 This item only appears when Active Page Threshold Support is set to Enabled This item supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology when the partition size is greater than the Active Page Threshold size When set to zero 0 it will go to Auto mode and checks if the partition size is enough at 3 entry ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 31 3 32 Hybrid Hard Disk Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a faster resume time Configuration options Enabled Disabled Intel Smart Connect Technology Support Disabled This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology that periodically refreshes selected applications when the system is in sleep mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled High Precision Time Enabled This item enables or disables the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the
101. age fed to the cores of the processor CPU Input Voltage Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU Input voltage BCLK Frequency Auto This item allows you to input values to the Base Clock BCLK Frequency that ranges from 80 MHz to 300 MHz CPU Ratio Auto This item allows you to the adjust the CPU ratio The CPU ratio may vary according to the model of the processor Load Default This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage CPU Input Voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU Ratio Save Above Settings This item allows you to save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage CPU Input Voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU Ratio Load from profile This item allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage CPU Input Voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU Ratio ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 58 3 10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu 7 RERUBLICOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 41 english MyFavorite F3 Go Qfan Control F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 HotKeys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit ES Hardware Monitor gt Load Optimized Defaults CPU gt Save Changes amp Reset 2400 MH Z gt Discard Changes amp Exit 100 0 MHz gt Launch EFI Sh
102. ailable from Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote V2 00 00 or later versions IMPORTANT To use the Wi Fi GO functions across different networks ensure that you log into the same ASUS account on your PC and smart devices Using Wi Fi GO To launch Wi Fi GO click the ASUS HomeCloud shortcut on your desktop then select Wi Fi GO from the mini bar Click to set a password or log in using your ASUS Account pil Wi Fi GO X Wi Fi GO Vi Fi GO provides you Wi Fi GO menu Use your smart device to scan QR Codes for more information To protect your Wi Fi utility from unauthorized remote access click 8 then set a password Launch Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote on your smart device to use the Wi Fi GO amp NFC remote control functions For more details refer to section Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote of this user manual for more details le gt ty uo et D I 4 26 Chapter 4 Software support Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote App for smart devices Using Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote To use the Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote 1 Connect your smart device to the same Wi Fi network as your computer or log in on your computer and smart devices using the same ASUS account to fully utilize the Wi Fi GO functions across different networks 2 On your smart device tap SX then tap Enter di From the list of scanned PCs tap the computer that you want to connect with your smart dev
103. ash 2 Utility ju 2400 MHz 66 Setup Animator Disabled 100 0 MHz 0 816V gt Graphics Card Information gt ASUS Overclocking Profile ASUS SPD Information ROG OC Panel H Key Configure 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice Z For more details refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3 9 2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD restoring it to factory performance performance levels Z Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI Click Advanced gt SATA Configuration gt AHCI To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase click Tool gt ROG SSD Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD e The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size Do not turn off the system during the process e Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port For more information about Intel SATA ports refer to section 1 2 2 of this manual ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 53
104. assword 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press lt Enter gt 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press lt Enter gt 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press lt Enter gt when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction 7 BERE UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 2 2 E 3 English MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControKFe EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor gt CPU Configuration CPU PCH Configuration 2400 MHz PCH Storage Configuration 100 0 MH System Agent Configuration lt USB Configuration Platform Misc Configuration Memo Onboard Devices Configuration ur requen APM Configuration 1333 MHz Network Stack Configuration paci 2048 MB ROG Effects Voltage 12 096 V CPU Configuration Last Modified EzMode F7
105. channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility 4 Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration Ff e 505 exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function e Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support e Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 23 1 2 5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components CIULILIUD DOOO E 95 PCIEX1_1 PCIE_X16 X8_1 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA PCIEX1_2 PCIE_X8_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4_3 Slot Description PCle 2 0 x1_1 slot PCle 3 0 2 0 x16 x8_1 slot PCle 2 0 x1_2 slot PCle 3 0 2 0 x8_2 slot PCle 2 0 x1_3 slot PCle 2 0 x4_3 slot 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE_x16 x8_1 A B C PCIE x8 2 PCIE x4 3 PCIE x1 1 PCIE x1 2 shared shared PCIE 1 3 I G F X Intel LAN Controller SATA 0 D shared shared shared shared shared shared G H shared SATA 1 shared High Definition Audio shared
106. e Power Management Disabled Enable this item to enhance the PCI E power saving condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled Z The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enable this item for the Windows Vista operating system to control the Active State Power Management ASPM support for devices Enabled Vista controls the ASPM support for the device Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device PCH PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on both NB and SB side of the DMI link Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASPM Support Disabled Select the ASPM states for energy saving conditions Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 Auto Chapter 3 BIOS setup SA PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled Enable the PCH side ASPM for energy saving support Configuration options Disabled LOs L1 LOsL1 PEG ASPM Control Disabled Select the ASPM states for energy saving conditions Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM LOs L1 LOsL1 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items 7 BERUBLICOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 P WA tj English MyFavorite F3 ge Qfan ControK F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday M
107. e as plugging them in GameFirst 111 ASUS GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles Optimization Game Media Streaming and File Sharing facilitating user s need Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run faster and smoother Intel Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with lower CPU utilization for a smooth networking experience It has advanced features including advanced interrupt handling and low power consumption 1 2 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi Ill The Extreme Engine Digi IIl offers the best CPU Memory design on the Z97 motherboard It is equipped with NexFET Power Block MOSFET that offers great durability and provides up to 90 efficiency under normal operation The BlackWing Chokes handles pressures with ease The Black Metallic solid capacitor lasts five times longer than the generic capacitors with better low temperature tolerance Altogether making it the perfect motherboard for overclocking RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into actual storage so you can place favorite app and game cache files in it to enjoy high speed RAM performance while accessing them With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function it can also release the unused memory of RAMDisk back to the system when needed
108. e with the component e Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 5 1 2 2 Motherboard layout AF 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Ee OMICS OMNEM E EATX12V 1 compo 1712 2 Q CODE 22 S START 8 EPU CPU_FAN ROG_CON CL_CMOS C KBMS_USB78 CHA_FAN2A OCT LS m SPDIFO DP ica Airey USB3 E12 34 BOOT DEVICE LED VGA LED DRAM LED CPU LED LGA1150 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module 64bit 240 pin module gt 5 e o N a D t 3 e T N N gaal e gt LAN_USB3_56 gt gt gt gt 2 1 a 3 LA Intel AUDIO 1218 V CHA_FAN3A H H CHA_FAN3B PCIEX1_1 LED2 LED4 LED50 LED6 r3 10 aa mamme 74 HD LED TL lt ow o lt lt o t o lt lt o PCIE 16 8 1 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 11 ATA6G E1 SATA6G N N 9 Ln 5 E E4 SATA6G_E2 ASMedia SATA6G_E3 SATA6G_E4 Intel SupremeFX PCIEX1_2 ASM CMOS Power 1187e e PCIE X8 2 EE ASM 106SE iROG SATA6G_6 SATA6G 5 1 3 SATA Expr
109. ed Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 14 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots with the following configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 13 3 14 Channel B DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMMO Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scramble Setting Optimized ASUS Set this item to Optimized ASUS to enhance system stability Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC MCH Full Check Auto Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DQ Sense Amplifier Auto Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configuration options Auto 16 29 DQS Sense Amplifier Auto Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configuration options Auto 16 29 CMD Sense Amplifier Auto Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configuration options Auto 16 29 DRAM Swizzling Bit 0 1 2 3 4 Auto Enabling these items helps overclocking Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM Additional Training Auto
110. ej MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Probelt Using Probelt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on the following figure The photos above are for reference only the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 48 1 2 10 CrossChill Copper CrossChill Copper is an exclusive ROG heatsink that provides air cooling and water cooling options for optimal cooling performance The heatsink have integrated fins that improves heat dissipation while the G1 4 inch threaded sockets allows the user to connect water cooling loops that cools the VRMs G1 4 inch treads aN e CrossChill Copper is fully sealed and tested before shipment DO NOT disassemble the CrossChill Copper module e Refer to the technical documentation of your water cooling kit for assembly instructions e When setting up the air cooling system ensure that the two pieces of G1 4 inch rubber cover that is bundled with the heatsink module are correctly installed to the G1 4 inch threads Ensure to keep the chassis ventilation airflow in one direction When building your water cooling system it is recommended to e purchase G1 4 inch threaded barb fillings and lock both ends of the tubing with the b
111. ell from USB drives 24x Memory equer 1333 MHz 2048 MB Voltage 12 096 V 5 080 V Load ASUS optimized default settings Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load the default values Save Changes amp Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press lt F10 gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes amp Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press lt Esc gt a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability compatibility and performance However BIOS updating is potentially risky If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system s failure to boot Carefull
112. em to Disable when overclocking M CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management Auto Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power state Disable this item to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at all times Configuration options Auto High Performance Balanced Power Decay Mode Auto Allows you to enable this item to improve the power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Power Current Slope Auto Allows you to adjust the gradient of the high speed active phase current balance during load transients to eliminate current imbalance resulting from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency Configuration options Auto LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Power Current Offset Auto Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the curr
113. en click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation LA Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive 5 8 Chapter 5 RAID support Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipm
114. ent off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA A 1 gt 5 5 D n A 2 IC Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte
115. ent threshold Configuration options Auto 100 87 5 75 0 62 5 50 0 37 596 25 0 12 5 0 12 5 25 0 37 5 50 0 62 5 75 0 87 5 100 Power Fast Ramp Response Auto Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator during the load transient 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 Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from OA to 80A at 1Amp increment Power Saving Level 2 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from to 50A at 1Amp increment Power Saving Level 3 Threshold Auto Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use lt gt or lt gt key to adjust the value The values range from OA to 30A at 1Amp increment Fully Manual Mode Disabled Enable this item to open up support of voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 19
116. eporting your system s current information with ROG CPU Z MemTweaklt MemTweaklt is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies DTS Neo PC up mixes stereo sources CDs MP3s WMAs internet radio into as many as 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound Consumers can connect their PC to a home theatre system DTS Interactive is capable of performing multichannel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection such as S PDIF or HDMI designed to deliver audio to an external decoder 1 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 Motherboard overview 1 2 1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component e Before handling components use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity e Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them e Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that cam
117. er Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled Z This item is set to Disabled by default for the EHCI enhanced host controller interface support by EHCI drivers in operating systems Disabled Support EHCI by EHCI drivers for operating systems with EHCI support Enabled Support EHCI by BIOS for operating systems without EHCI support USB Single Port Control Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports Z Refer to the Motherboard layout section for the location of the USB ports ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 37 3 38 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform related features 7 BERUBLSOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 469 english MyFavorite F3 Go QfanControKF6 EZTuningWizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 Hot Keys Monday E My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit 3 Hardware Monitor lt Advanced Platform Misc Configuration CPU c Configuratio requen 2400 MHz PCI E Native Power Management Disabled 100 0 MHz DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled or 24x ASPM Support Disabled Memory A PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control l Disabled 1333 MHz PEG ASPM Support na 2048 Voltage 12 096 V 3 312V Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc PCI E Nativ
118. er Apacer Apacer DIMM socket support Voltage Optional 3WCD 1211A 3WCD 1211A DWND 1211A J4208EBBG GN F 23EY4587MB6H 23EY4587MB6H AM5D5908DEQSCK AM5D6008BQQSCK AM5D6008BQQSCK 302G08 GG1C 302G08 GJ1C 302G08 GN1C 304G08 GN6A 304G08 GN6B 304G08 GN1B 304G08 GN1B 302G08 GN1C continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 Ver8 21 XMP CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 Ver5 12 XMP CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 Ver2 12 XMP CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1600C10 Ver2 21 XMP CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Ver7 12 XMP CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 Ver3 19 XMP CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 Ver 3 24 XMP CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 XMP CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 Ver2 2 XMP CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver3 23 XMP CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver8 21 XMP CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 XMP crucial BLS4G3D1609DS1S00 16FMR XMP crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0 16FM XMP elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N DG XMP elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N DG XMP G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBSR2 XMP G SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GBXL XMP G SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GBZL XMP G SKILL F3 1600C9Q 32GXM XMP GUP34GB1600C7DC XMP ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Elixir Elixir continued on
119. eric USB cables e USB Charger may not recognize some ASUS devices due to varying design Chapter 4 Software support Push Notice This utility allows you get the detailed status of your system to your smart device You can also send messages to your smart device using this utility Before using this utility ensure that you pair your computer with your smart device For pairing information refer to section Pairing your computer and smart device Launching Push Notice on your computer To launch Push Notice click or tap ERE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Push Notice Push Notice screen Click or tap to enable Push Notice Push Notice Tick to select the smart device Alert Message Alert Message Click or tap to Click or tap to discard the settings apply the settings Z You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap lt lt then click or tap EI then select Gi Pairing your computer and smart device To pair your computer and smart device As 1 On your smart device tap S to launch Push Notice Push Notice 2 Tap Push Scan then tap the name of your computer that you want to pair with To pair your computer and smart device ensure that both are connected to the same wireless network ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 19 Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer This feature allows you to
120. ervices such as ASUS WebStorage Dropbox Google Drive and SkyDrive e Ensure to set the correct system date and time of your computer and smart device when using Cloud GO EN e Due to the cloud storage limitation you can only upload or synchronize files with a maximum size of 100 MB e synchronized files will be saved under the Wi Fi GO folder of each cloud storage For the backed up files you can find them in C MyFavorites folder e Loginto the cloud storages accounts first in your PC and stay signed in to allow smart device control To use Cloud GO 1 Click or tap Cloud GO 2 Log in to your cloud account then click or tap Sign In To log in to your Google Drive Dropbox or SkyDrive accounts click or tap Sign in Cloud GO directs you to the Google Drive Dropbox or SkyDrive website to log in to your account Click or tap a specific icon to move upload rename create folder download delete or refresh your cloud contents ai Wi Fi GO da cloud co i NA you Click or tap to open a cloud storage account ASUS Webstorage Google Drive Dropbox SkyDrive 2 Goh img7 jpg Tick to select contents E Click or tap to sign out Click or tap to go back Click or tap to synchronize cloud contents or to to the previous screen create a back up to your local drive Click or tap to go back to Wi Fi GO Remote
121. ess FLBK_LED USB1112 SOUNDSTAGE TIT ROG USB910 KEYBOT LED TB HEADER T 1 noc GTI SERRE pon e nnn Qon GREE GREG PIETRE e IL cua FANIB KEYBOT 21 Uu We W US ID Us PCIEXA 3 gt Refer Internal connectors and Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction Layout contents Connectors Jumpers Buttons and switches Slots CPU chassis and optional fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU_OPT 4 pin CHA_FAN1A 3A 4 pin CHA_FAN1B 3B ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V_1 4 pin EATX12V_2 LGA1150 CPU Socket button MemOK DDR3 DIMM slots ProbelT points Q Code LEDs Power on button START RESET button USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3 12 Intel Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 4 SATAEXPRESS 1 bottom ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 SATAEXPRESS T Sensor connector 2 pin T SENSOR 1 KeyBot button KeyBot System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB910 ROG Extension connector 18 1 pin ROG EXT Sonic SoundStage button SOUNDSTAGE TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM Thunderbolt header 5 pin TB HEADER Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP MPCIE COMBO III connector 42 1 pin MPCIE COMBO III
122. file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 7 RERUBUE OF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v02 01 Flash Model MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Version 0204 Date 04 08 2014 File Path fs0 Drive Folder fsO 15984 MB 01 27 2014 11 32 CS6 Fonts 01 15 2014 11 13 Temp Repository 01 27 2014 11 55 Server Manual cover template 2014 02 12 2014 08 29 System Volume Information 01 06 2014 13 52 Trashes 02 14 2014 11 17 Movies 01 06 2014 14 23 _Blitzkrej 03 21 2014 10 37 Zen 01 18 2014 21 00 GPU Drivers 03 25 2014 10 58 M7R Support DVD Version 1 Help Enter Select or Load Up Down PageUp PageDown Home End Move ESC Exit 3 Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter Bi Press lt Tab gt to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process is done Chapter 3 BIOS setup AN This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition only DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS defa
123. ge Viewing your computer status on your smart device Tap on your smart device to launch Push Notice Push Notice i Tap to delete PC Tap to view PC ep AUS Incoming Messages signe mode alerts Z97 WINBLUE X65 Restart 2014 3 9 00 00 Restart for OS Update Tap to view PC status alerts PC Status Alerts Tap to view PC Push Message sent messages Tap to scan more host computers Push Scan ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 21 Wi Fi Engine To use Wi Fi Engine click or tap the the top edge of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select Wi Fi Engine Wi Fi Engine Click to connect to a wireless access point Click to set Client Mode up your computer as a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless access point or a host router To use the client mode 1 Onthe Wi Fi Engine menu click Client Mode to launch Network Connections 2 From the Network Connections window double click to select a network adapter Wireless Network Connection Not connected Atheros AR9485 Wireless Network 2 X From the list of available networks click to select a network E that you want to connect to aii Connections are available M Wireless Network Connection Some networks may require you to key a password iria pr eurospot E knight 2G E NETGEAR56 ASUS p1801 24G ee ASUS DOC2 ASUSLOVEYOU
124. he CPU temperature is under 40 C the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40 C the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle 3 8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Scroll down to display the other BIOS items 7 UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 40 English MyFavorite F3 GoQfanControKF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Z Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit LA Hardware Monitor Fast Boot Enabled L re Jer SATA Support All Devices M 2400 MHz USB Support Partial Initialization NECI i 100 0 MHz PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Memory DirectKey DRCT Enabled requet i 1333 MHz Boot Logo Display Disabled pacit 2048 POST Report 5 sec Boot up NumLock State Enabled Voltage Wait For F1 If Error Enabled 12 096 V Enabled Disabled boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS boot options ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 47 Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Allows your system to go bac
125. he I O on the processor By default this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval SVID Support Auto Set this item to Enabled when overclocking your system Disabling this item stops the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled fF The following items appear when SVID Support is set to Auto or Disabled Initial CPU Input Voltage Auto This is the VCCIN for the CPU during initial part of POST Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800 V to 2 440 V with a 0 010 V interval Eventual CPU Input Voltage Auto This is the VCCIN for the CPU just before the CPU loads Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 800 V to 2 440 V with a 0 010 V interval DRAM Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM voltage You can use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 20 V to 2 4 V with a 0 005 V interval According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65 V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65 V 3 22 Chapter 3 BIOS setup
126. ice LAN SUS Acco 192 168 1 10 297 winblue x64 Offline Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote interface main page Cloud GO Remote Desktop 12 File Transfer Remote Keyboard amp Mouse r i File Transfer Remote Keyboard amp Mouse 9 e o Z The screenshots are for reference only and vary with the type of smart device 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 27 Using the Wake on LAN If you want to wake up your computer using the smart device ensure that you enable the computer s Wake on LAN settings To configure your computer s Wake on LAN settings 1 From BIOS Setup go to Advanced gt APM Configuration then set Power On By PCI E PCI to Enabled 2 From Windows OS do the following a On your desktop click Start right click Computer gt Manage to launch the Computer Management screen b Click Device Manager to view all the installed devices c Click Network Adapters right click the installed module card Broadcom or Atheros then click Properties Power Management tab d Tick these items Allow this device to wake up the computer and Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer For 802 11ac standard Wi Fi GO Card the Wake on LAN function will be supported in the later version for Windows 8 operating system le I ty 5 e D E Ja 4 28 Chapter 4 Software support Cloud GO Cloud GO allows you to control and synchronize your files across multiple cloud s
127. ied Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com e If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds e If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK button to boot and load the BIOS default settings A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings e We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com after using the MemOK function ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 27 4 button KeyBot Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature cl Car PERA Passem q ASUS MAXIMUS VII a He KEYBOT MAXIMUS VII FORMULA KEYBOT button The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only
128. ings Disabled This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings CPU Core Ratio Synch All Cores This item allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core L4 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Synch All Cores the following item appears i 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit fF When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following item appears 1 Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit 2 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit A If you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to Auto ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 9 Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor Use the lt gt Or lt gt keys to adjust the value The values depend on the CPU installed Max CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the
129. ion 2 16 1240 Copyright 2014 American Megatrends Inc Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Auto Loads the 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 profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance fF The X M P configuration option appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology Chapter 3 BIOS setup YA When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to Manual or XMP the following items appear Filter PLL Auto Set this item to high BCLK base clock mode when using a very high BCLK to improve overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Low BCLK mode High BCLK mode BCLK Frequency 100 This item allows you to set the BCLK base clock frequency to enhance the system performance Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 80 0 MHz to 300 0 MHz Z When Ai Overclock Tuner is set to XMP the XMP mode supported by the installed 4 memory module is displayed ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Auto Auto This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio sett
130. k to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed Z The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support All Devices All Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST This process extends the POST time Hard Drive Only Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST Boot Drive Only Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST USB Support Partial Initialization Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and Initialization mouse connections will be detected PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Allows you to disable or have full system control of the PS 2 devices availability 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 load the network stack driver during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss 3 48 Chapter 3
131. l the Wi Fi antenna connector 1 Remove the bolt from the Wi Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector bolt 2 Insert the connector into the I O shield s Wi Fi port hole 3 Replace the bolt on the connector to secure the antenna connector and the I O shield in place 2 14 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds and the BIOS is updated automatically To use USB BIOS Flashback 1 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to M7F CAP 3 Copy M7F CAP to the root directory of your USB storage device 4 Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback port 5 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button aN A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled The light goes out when the process of updating the BIOS is complete Clear CMOS button port USB BIOS USB Flashback port Flashback button ROG Connect port fF e For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS Chapter 3 e Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you want to use the KeyBo
132. lity and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See the Exit menu section for details AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot 3 64 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Software support 4 1 4 2 4 2 1 NA Installing an operating system e This motherboard supports Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 32 64 bit operating systems OS e Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit www asus com for updates Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS To run the support DVD T Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 Inthe AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASSETUP exe NA DVD Drive D MB Support CD G Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media General options di Open folder to view files View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear browse the contents of the support DVD and double click or tap bin ASSETUP EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu ASUS MAXIMUS VII
133. m allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage offset value CPU Graphics Voltage Auto Configures the amount of Voltage fed to the onboard graphics unit on the processor Increase when increasing IGPU Frequency Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode Chapter 3 BIOS setup Z Appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Graphics Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache Ff The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to Offset Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU Graphics voltage offset value The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to Adaptive Mode Offset Mode Sign To offset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU graphics voltage offset value Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency The voltage you set is affected by the offset value Use the lt gt or lt
134. mary Display Auto Auto The primary display will be set to PCI E when a PCI E graphic card is detected CPU Graphics Force the primary display to be from the CPU Graphics PCIE Force the primary display to be from the PCI E graphic cards CPU Graphics Multi Monitor Disabled Enable this item for the Intel graphics render standby support to reduce the iGPU power consumption when the system is idle Configuration options Disabled Enabled DMI Configuration Enable this item for the DMI Direct media interface to run at PCI E 2 0 speed DMI Gen 2 Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 35 NB PCI E Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEx16 1 2 Link Speed Auto Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCI EX16_1 2 speed Configuration options Auto The system will automatically select the PCI E x16 port speed Gen1 The PCI EX16 port will run at PCI E 1 0 speed Gen2 The PCI EX16 port will run at PCI E 2 0 speed Gen3 The PCI EX16 port will run at PCI E 3 0 speed Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory Scrambler Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Memory Remap Enabled Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 36 Chapter 3 BIOS setup
135. may take a while depending on the size of your RAMDisk drive To create RAMDisk drives Click to create RAMDisk drives Move the slider to the right to set the size allocation Click the drop down arrow to choose a drive name for your RAMDisk Click to finish creating Tick to enable Dynamic the RAMDisk drive Memory Allocation function ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 51 a ga fan on To delete or format an existing RAMDisk drive GF umm RAMDisk Click to delete the existing RANDisk drive Click to format the existing RANDisk drive fF The format function is available only if you enable the Dynamic Memory Allocation function on your disk Creating Deleting a Junction Point A junction point creates a link that remaps the original contents into the RAMDisk enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location Select the Junction tab to create your junction point w Gamers RAMDisk Click the drop down arrow to select your RAMDisk drive and its available storage space Click to select where to create a junction point Click to finish adding the new junction point Synchronize Click to delete the existing junction point 4 52 Chapter 4 Software support Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file s original location U
136. me 1 After making all the connections replace the system case cover Ensure that all switches are off Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector O N on the devices in the following order a Monitor b External SCSI devices starting with the last device on the chain c System power 6 After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up For systems with ATX power supplies the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button If your monitor complies with the green standards or if it has a power standby feature the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description VGA detected One short beep Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause repeated No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps
137. ministrator password we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system Otherwise you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program To set an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change an administrator password 1 Select the Administrator Password item and press Enter 2 From the Enter Current Password box key in the current password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user password 1 Select the User Password item and press Enter 2 From Create New Password box key in a password then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted To change a user p
138. n String and Code RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA RC Diagram Information Poster Mode OR GPU Tweaklt 1 04 10 4 57 y T A mm L T r m r da D ae r a i a ar 27 le I 9 5 m 3 Ja 4 58 Chapter 4 Software support RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and RAID 5 configuration If you want to install Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation Refer to section 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 1 1 RAID definitions RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
139. nd password 6 Click Browse locate the saved cvf file and click Open T Click Submit MemTweakIt Submit Form ASUS Member Login Email Z Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweaklt webpage ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 55 4 14 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC e Install ROG Connect the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect The ROG Connect cable is purchased separately e ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function Ensure that you install ROG Connect Plus on your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect 1 Connect the ROG Connect cable to the local PC and the remote PC 2 Press the ROG Connect Button and it will light up into a stable glow d Double click the RC Tweaklt shortcut on the remote PC to activate the function Using RC Tweaklt To use the RC Tweaklt 1 Use the sliders and buttons to monitor or adjust your local PC RC TweakIt CPU Ratio BCLK PCIE CPU QPI DRAM Voltage Favorite Setting 1 04 10 O gt ty 5 e E 4 4 56 Chapter 4 Software support 2 Click Function to display more options RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST You can switch the display mode betwee
140. nected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility LAN ports LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration Port Headset 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel 2 1 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Sub Center Sub woofer woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports orange light blue black lime gray pink ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 17 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers INPUTS Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers INPUTS 2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS LIU ear ron Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS Q 9 in ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 19 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers o H 2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 4 Starting up for the first ti
141. nformation and settings of the installed motherboard CPU and memory Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information System Information Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 15 4 16 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory s information System Information e CPU Manufacturer Part Number S Number Chapter 4 Software support USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback click or tap ERE on the top right corner of the Al Suite 3 main menu then select USB BIOS Flashback FF USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Using USB BIOS Flashback USB storage device With ASUS USB ently updated without booting or Model Name Ver Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check Check for New BIOS Update 3 for a new BIOS Click or tap update available to cancel the for download download schedule
142. nt panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e If you want to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 41 6 chassis and optional fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 4 pin CPU 4 pin CHA_FAN1A 3A 4 pin CHA_FAN1B 3B Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector 9 cPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN2A E wj me CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND GND B B CHA_FAN2B CHA_FAN3B CHA CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN PWR GND GND fj usan ss CHA FAN1A CHA FAN1B MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Fan connectors CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM B B e DO NOT forget to connect the fan
143. nual ASUS WebStorage User s Manual Intel 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Tecl 2 From the Manual folder open the folder of the software manual that you wish to read Help v N o Search Folders Address GAST_X58 ManualiASUS_Utility v Go File and Folder Tasks 505 Update c Fanxpert I Make a new folder Publish this folder to the 2 Web c PCProbell fa share this folder File Edit View Favorites Tools O gt ty 5 e D E I Dther Places s ic Manual d 4 2 Chapter 4 Software support 3 Some software manuals are FanXpert Edit Favorites Tools Help provided in different languages Quas O LPs mee IER Open the language s folder to view escis vire the software manual File and Folder Tasks e I Make a new folder 8 Publish this folder to the Web German Share this folder Simplified_Chinese The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 4 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 Al Suite 3 Al Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these
144. occupied by X4 device both the PCleX4_3 slot and the SATAEXPRESS run at X2 mode If PCleX4 3 slot is occupied by X4 device the PCleX4 3 slot runs at X4 mode and the SATAEXPRESS is disabled X2 Mode Both the PCleX4 3 slot and the SATAEXPRESS run at X2 mode x4 Mode PCleX4 3 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support with SATAEXPRESS_E1 disabled ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia USB 3 0 Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASMedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASM106SE Storage Controller SATAEXPRESS E1 Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the ASMedia Storage Controller 2 Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the ASM106SE Storage Controller Z SATAEXPRESS_E1 to Enabled A Windows Hot plug Notification Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the hot plug notification in Windows operating Systems Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASPM Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the ASPM active state power management for energy saving support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled 3 40 Chapter 3 BIOS setup This item allows you to enable or
145. of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component T Probe Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode Extreme Select to set the VRM current balance mode AN DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Current Capability Auto This item provides a total power range for CPU overclocking A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 140 CPU Input Boot Voltage Auto VCCIN for the CPU right at boot Configuration options Auto 0 800 2 440V DRAM Current Capability 100 This item adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking A higher value provides a wider power total range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the overclocking range and the system stability Configuration options Auto Manual DRAM Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set to the optimized phase tuning profile or to the full phase mode Configuration options Auto Optimized Extreme 3 16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Tweakers Paradise The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features BCLK Tuning VCCIN Shadow Voltage Auto Pseudo Voltage for VCCIN Configuration option
146. on the taskbar Double click or tap on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager py Realtek HD Audio Manager Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is an audio suite that offers six audio controls Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ Smart Volume and Virtual Surround Virtual Surround is dedicated for 2 channel headset and offers one of the best virtual surround technology for gaming 2 NM SupremeFX Speakers Digital Output Main Volume Sonic Studio Bass Boost Voice Clarity SONIC STUDIO Virtual Surround 11 Digital mm pu a EM i D al ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 35 Equalizer switch Click to enable This item allows you to adjust the parametric EQ settings according to your preference Equalizer advanced settings This item available only when the Equalizer switch is enabled This item allows you to configure the Equalizer settings You can manually set or customized your setting or choose from any of the preset equalizer settings available Equalizer presets Displays the current or selected equalizer preset Bass Boost switch Click to boosts the bass effects Use the slider to adjust the sound of the bass effect Voice Clarity switch Click to enable this item Voice clarity extracts human voice for better dialog audio communication or to hear vocals more clearly when listening to a music
147. or Intel CPU support list Intel Z97 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM max 32GB DDR3 3300 3200 O C 3100 O C 3000 O C 2933 O C 2800 O C 2666 0 C 2400 O C 2133 O C 2000 O C 1866 O C 1600 1333 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details 2 x PCle 3 0 2 0 x16 slots single at x16 dual at x8 x8 mode 1 x PCle 2 0 x16 slot max at x4 mode compatible with PCle x1 and x4 devices 3 x PCle 2 0 x1 slots 1 x mPCle 2 0 x1 slot on mPCle Combo III expansion card The PCle 2 0 x 16 slot 3 shares bandwidth with SATAExpress E1 connector The default setting is in Auto mode that automatically optimizes the system bandwidth If you install PCle 2 0 x4 device the system will automatically detect and disable SATAExpress E1 connector The mini PCle slot is pre installed with a Wi Fi Bluetooth module Integrated Intel HD Graphics Processor DisplayPort 1 2 with max resolution 4096 x 21609 24Hz 3840x2160 9 60Hz HDMI with max resolution 4096 x 2160 24Hz 2560 x 1600 9 60Hz Intel InTru 3D Quick Sync Video Clear Video HD Technology Insider Supports NVIDIA Quad GPU SLI Technology with 2 PClex16 graphics cards S
148. ormance of the SSDs Solid State Drives by dynamically adjusting the power management during heavy multitasking Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows your system to adjust the CPU s voltage and cores frequency resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The system controls the CPU speed ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 29 CPU C States Auto This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to Enabled Enhanced C1 State Enabled This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C3 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short This item allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long Package C States Support Auto This item allows you to se
149. ort 1 x Optical S PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 6 x golden plated audio jacks continued on the next page xiii MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3 0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports one connector via ROG_EXT header 2 x SATA Express connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x ROG extension ROG_EXT header 1 x 4 Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 Pin CPU optional fan connector 6 x 4 Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x Thermal sensor connectors T_SENSOR1 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 10 x Probelt Measurement Points 1 x Power on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK button 1 x KeyBot button 1 x Sonic SoundStage button 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x Thunderbolt header 5 pin for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCle Combo III connector 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 7 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 8 ACPI5 0 Multi Language BIOS WfM2 0 DMI2 7 WOL by PME PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst 111 ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU Z ROG Mem Tweaklt Kaspersky Anti Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm YA Specifications are subject to change witho
150. ot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor Advanced ROG Effects CPU juer 2400 MHz 66 C Onboard LED Enabled 100 0 MHz 0 816V ROG logo LED Enabled Onboard LED Enabled This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs Configuration options Enabled Disabled ROG logo LED Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the ROG logo Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 43 Mie gt 4 7 16 pa DI Jt al 9 s 3 44 3 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and allows you to change the fan settings LF REPUBLICOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 40 ti English S MyFavorite F3 ge Qfan Control F6 Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Boot Tool Exit LA Hardware Monitor gt Qfan Tuning Anti Surge Support Enabled ee ee gt Voltage Monitor 100 0 MHz 0 816V Temperature Monitor gt Fan Speed Monitor 24x gt Fan Speed Control Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan Anti Surge Support Enabled Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection OVP and Under Voltage Protection UVP functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Voltage Monitor CPU Core 0 1 Voltage CP
151. p HD LED MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Hard Disk LED 2 QLEDs BOOT DEVICE LED VGA LED DRAM LED CPU LED Q LEDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA card and booting devices in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the corresponding LED flashes until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds QI FEEEEFHEEE Y m f Li i i BOOT_DEVICE_LED 7 LED sa JH aq DRAM_LED as cPU LED O B L mm om T MAXIMUS VII FORMULA CPU DRAM VGA BOOT_DEVICE LED ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMUL
152. 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 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 35 Q Code table Description PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option Loadlmage returned error Boot Option is failed Startlmage returned error Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep state System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from the S1 sleep state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in PIC mode System has transitioned into ACPI mode Interrupt controller is in APIC mode 1 36 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 2 8 Internal connectors 1 Intel 297 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 4 SATAEXPRESS_1 bottom These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb
153. presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port Scroll down to display the other BIOS items REPUBLICOF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 44 English MyFavorite F3 Contro F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 2 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EJ Hardware Monitor lt Advanced PCH Storage Configuration CPU SATA Express SATAEXPRESS_1 and M 2 Configuration Auto L 2400 MHz SATAExpress_1 SRIS Support Auto L 100 0 MHz SATA Mode Selection AHCI Aggressive LPM Support Disabled 24x 5 M A R T Status Check EN Memory SATA6G_1 Red gt SATA6G_1 Red 1333 MHz SATA6G 1 Red Enabled E 2048 MB Hot Plug Disabled SATA6G 2 Red Empty Voltage gt SATA6G_2 Red 2 12 096 V 5 080 V Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 3 BIOS setup SATA Express SATAEXPRESS_1 and M 2 Configuration Auto Auto The system will automatically detect the connected SATA Express or M 2 devices and set a higher priority for M 2 that SATA Express interface The connected device will then run at PCI E mode first than SATA mode The SATA devices are available when no SATA Express or M 2 devices are installed SATA Express The bandwidth will be assigned to SATA Ex
154. press SATAEXPRESS 1 for add on devices with M 2 disabled M 2 The bandwidth will be assigned to M 2 for add on devices with SATA Express SATAEXPRESS_1 disabled SATA Mode Selection AHCI This item allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Set to RAID when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives Z The following item appears only when you set the SATA Mode Selection to RAID Alternate ID Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable Report alternate ID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Aggressive LPM Support Disabled This item is designed for LPM link power management support with a better energy saving conditions When set to Enabled the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check On S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POS
155. r However the true CPU frequency varies depending on the wattage that you manually set You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base on your preferred default value Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load To restore your system to its default settings reboot your computer ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 10 DIGI Power Control ASUS DIGI Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers These controllers offers ultra precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency stability and performance aN The following screens are for reference only Configuration options varies depending on the motherboard model Click or tap to switch Click or tap to undo Click or tap to between screens the changes apply the changes e CPU Power Phase Control Increase the phase number under a heavy system load to get more transient and better thermal performance Reduce the phase number under a light system load to increase the VRM efficiency CPU VRM Switching Frequency Enables spread spectrum to enhance system stability CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking
156. reen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey lt F5 gt See section Exit Menu for details If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value See section Onboard buttons for more information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 2 1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to select the display language system performance mode and boot device priority To access the Advanced Mode click Exit Advanced Mode then select Advanced Mode or press lt F7 gt hot key for the advanced BIOS settings Z The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click lt or gt to switch EZ System T
157. rocessor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production Configuration options Enabled Disabled Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power current and specification limit Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 17 fF The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled A Turbo Mode Parameters CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Enabled This tiem allows the system to dynamically adjusts the CPU voltage and core frequency when enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode Auto Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help voltage stability When this item is set to or the Frequency Tuning Offset appears and allows you to set its value from 0 to 6 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback Auto Allows the CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal conditions of the external regulator exceeds the threshold CPU Integrated VR Fault Management Auto Allows you to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over voltage Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Z We recommend to set this it
158. rs 5 USB 3 0 Boost System Information USB Charger Push Notice Version USB 3 0 Boost System USB Charger Push Notice Version Information aN e Some functions in the Al Suite main menu in this user guide may vary depending on the motherboard model e Refer to the software manual the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 5 4 6 4 5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 combines TPU EPU DIGI Power Control Fan Xpert 3 and Turbo App functions to push the system s performance to its optimal potential It automatically balances the system s performance power saving levels and fan settings via the user friendly Al Suite 3 utility 5 Way Optimization The 5 Way Optimization function dynamically optimizes your PC based on real time usage to provide the best system status It covers the essential areas such as CPU performance energy saving stable digital power cool and quiet fan control and includes tailored settings for your apps to ensure your PC is ready for gaming entertainment productivity or just about anything Click or tap this 5 Way Optimization button to auto detect and tune the best settings for your system Dual Intelligent Processors 5 t OO 19 12221 me 1002x240 f DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process Chapter 4 Software support Turbo Processing Unit TPU
159. s Auto 0 800 2 440V Termination Anti Aliasing Auto Termination Anti Aliasing can be enabled to smooth out the change of the PLL Termination Voltage which may sometimes help to yield a better O C result Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Initial PLL Termination Voltage Auto Initial Voltage at which CPU BCLKs are terminated Maintaining a level close to CPU Input Voltage will help BCLK Overclock Configuration options Auto 0 0000 3 0000 PLL Termination Reset Voltage Auto PLL Termination Reset Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 0000 3 0000 Eventual PLL Termination Voltage Auto Eventual PLL Termination Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 0000 3 0000 PCH ICC Voltage Auto Power Supply for the Integrated Clock Controller Lower may be better Clock Crossing Boot Voltage Auto The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP Clock Crossing Reset Voltage Auto The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP Clock Crossing Voltage Auto The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the p
160. s Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OPROM first This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OPROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCI E PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OPROM first This item allows you to select the type of PCI E PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first This item allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST OS Type Windows UEFI mode Windows UEFI This item allows you to select your installed operating system Mode Execute the Microsoft Secure Boot check Only select this option when booting on Windows UEFI mode or other Microsoft Secure Boot compliant OS Other OS Get the optimized function when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Chapter 3 BIOS setup Key Management Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management Delete PK This item allows you to delete the PK from yo
161. s fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1 Chassis2 Chassis3 Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Upper Temperature 70 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20 C to 75 C Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Middle Temperature 45 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Fan Middle Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 2096 to 10096 When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle 3 46 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Lower Temperature 40 Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Min Duty Cycle 60 Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 0 to 100 When t
162. s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z97 chipset SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 6 5 GND GND SATA6G_6 2 RSATA TXP1 RSATA TXP2 ssi RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 GND Ea GND GND RSATA_TXP5 ola RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_TXN5 i EQ RSATA RXN1 RSATA RXN2 GND gin GND GND RSATA RXP5 Q_ if zi RSATA RXN5 ae GND nis SATA6G 3 SATA6G 4 E GND GND RSATA_TXP6 MEDOMOSOVWIFOPMUCR RSATA TXP3 RSATA 4 RSATA TXN6 RSATA RSATA_TXN4 GND GND GND RSATA_RXP6 C RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN6 0 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 GND END GND Floating Device_Reset GND L7 Detection Z m ca so Lum SATAEXPRESS 1 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Intel SATA 6 Gb s connectors a right angle side NOTE Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device You may also connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port
163. se RAMDisk to manually synchronize updates with these backup files Click Synchronize to update your files ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 53 4 13 Mem Tweakit MemTweaklt is a software that you can use to view all levels of memory timings You can validate your MemTweaklt settings to generate a memory efficiency score that you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website Z MemTweaklt functions depends on the chipset on the motherboard Each chipset has differernt options To use MemTweaklt double click pa on the desktop Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website 7 REPUBLIC OF GAMERS Click to exit MemTweaklt Click to apply your settings Click to validate your settings 4 54 Chapter 4 Software support Validating and saving your MemTweaklt settings To validate and save your configuration online 1 Launch MemTweaklt and click Validate 2 In Online Mode key in your ASUS account ID and password and click Submit Z Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweaklt webpage To validate and save your configuration manually 1 Launch MemTweaklt and click Validate 2 In Manual Mode click Save Validation File 3 file name for your configuration file and click Submit 4 Click validation webpage 5 In MemTweaklt Validation File Upload window key in your ASUS account ID a
164. started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices 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 PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset continued on the next page 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction Q Code table Description USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL see ASL Status 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
165. t Al Suite 3 You can also launch Al Suite 3 in Windows 7 by clicking 4 on the Notification area Windows 8 Windows 8 1 OS To launch Al Suite 3 in Windows 8 tap the Al Suite 3 app on the Start Screen or if you re using a mouse click the Al Suite 3 app on the Start screen le I 9 5 er D JI 4 4 Chapter 4 Software support Al Suite 3 Main menu The Al Suite 3 main menu gives you easy access controls and insight to what s going on with your computer allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability The Al Suite main menu includes is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click or tap usi on the top right corner of the menu to launch the menu bar Z The Al Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on motherboard model Click to launch Al Suite 3 menu bar Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Click 5 mization to automatically detect the best s on ach Away mode wil be enabled to minimize ani fan noi TO 1222 me 1002x240 Turbo App X Disable Fan Xpert 3 DIGI Power Control Al Suite 3 main menu bar Dual Intelligent USB BIOS Processor5 Ai Charger EZ Update Flashback Wi Fi Engine MS RE b Lm 2 Ai Charger EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback Wi Fi Engine OP 4 AN Dual Intelligent N Ev Ge Processo
166. t Function keys and Shortcut settings function on off Click any of the items to perform a specific tasks or click their corresponding keys on the keyboard Chapter 4 Software support Smart Input OH uum KeyBot Export I 5p Smart Input EN Smart Input records a sequence of typed characters and speeds up key input by allowing you to play back this sequence with a press of a button The recorded sequence is stored in the KeyBot microchip Please note this is unencrypted and is meant for convenience not for security If you do not wish to use the Smart Input feature click the Clean button at the top left of the screen Another option is to access the UEFI BIOS and erase the relevant KeyBot profile Function Keys Wu CE ERBUBOL il Function Keys OI azur KeyBot Import Export J Shortcut ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 47 le I ty 5 m D Ja 4 48 4 10 ASUS Media Streamer ASUS Media Streamer allows you to enjoy your PC s multimedia content anywhere You can pipe music from your PC or stream your favorite movie to a smart TV using your PC or smart device e Ensure to enable the DLNA setting of your devices first e ASUS Media Streamer supports NFC function e Ensure to install ASUS HomeCloud on your e An internet connection is required to fully utilize this feature System requirements System requirements Smart device OS Windows 7 Windows
167. t to display a list of options Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items RERUBUE EF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 37 english E MyFavorite F3 GoQfanControKF6 EZTuningWizard F11 E gt QuickNote F9 2 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Hardware Monitor CPU requen 2400 MHz 100 0 MHz 24x Memory 1333 MHz f 2048 Voltage 12 096 V 5 080 V Last Modified EzMode F7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 lt F3 gt on your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign to save it in My Favorites screen Z You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items e tems with submenu options e User managed items such as language and boot order e Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 3 Click Exit ESC or press Esc key to close the Setup Tree Map screen 4 Goto My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items ASUS MAXIM
168. t Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed continued on the next page continued on the next page 1 32 Chapter 1 Product introduction Q Code table Description Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware Auto recovery Recovery condition triggered by user Forced recovery Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available continued on the next page ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 33 Q Code table Description Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU initialization is
169. t be placed in DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin cs municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Google License Terms Copyright 2014 Google Inc All Rights Reserved Licensed under the Apache License Version 2 0 the License you may not use this file except in compliance with the License You may obtain a copy of the License at http www apache org licenses LICENSE 2 0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing software distributed under the License is distributed on an AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND either express or implied See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
170. t feature Updating BIOS may have risks If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system s failure to boot up please contact your local ASUS Service Center ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 15 2 3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 3 1 Rear I O connection 8660600 ASUS DODODONONERESE 5 E ERE 7 Clear CMOS button PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port Optical S PDIF OUT port HDMI port ASMedia USB 3 0 ports E1 2 LAN RJ 45 port ROG Connect button Intel USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 Upper port is for the dedicated KeyBot port The lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature and the ROG Connect port DisplayPort Intel USB 3 0 ports 3 and 4 ASMedia USB 3 0 ports 5 and 6 Audio O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions 2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation aN e 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 e USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only e We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices e Due to the design of the Intel 9 series chipset all USB devices con
171. t from the DVD CD If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the system will boot next priority device automatically boot 5 the FreeDOS prompt type d then press Enter to switch the disk from Drive C optical drive to Drive D USB flash drive Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org G gt d D Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file 1 Onthe FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter D bupdater pc g 2 Onthe BIOS Updater screen press Tab to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2014 01 01 BOARD LIE DATE FORMAN 1 lt DIR gt M7F CAP 8390626 2014 02 10 21 14 34 Drives panel Files panel Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press lt Up Down or Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 63 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS fF The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to security regulations 5 Select Yes then press Enter When BIOS update is done press lt ESC gt to exit BIOS Updater 6 Restart your computer failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibi
172. t package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task YA NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Chipset Expansion slots Multi GPU support Intel LGA1150 socket for the 5th New 4th and 4th Generation Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron Processors Support 22nm CPU Support Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2 0 support depends on the CPU types Refer to www asus com f
173. t the a C state support for the CPU package Configuration options Auto Enabled CO C1 C2 C3 C6 CPU C7 CPU C7s 3 30 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 6 2 PCH Configuration 7 damens UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 2 448 english S MyFavorite F3 Qfan Controlee EZ Tuning Wizard F11 QuickNote F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Monitor Boot Tool Exit EA Hardware Monitor Advanced PCH Configuration Intel PCH SKU Name 797 juen 2400 MHz 66 C gt PCI Express Configuration gt Intel Rapid Start Technology 100 0MHz 0 816V gt Intel Smart Connect Technology 24x High Precision Timer Enabled PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots PCI E Speed Auto This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed When set to Gen1 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 1 0 speed When set to Gen2 the PCI E port runs at PCI E 2 0 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Intel Rapid Start Technology Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled Z The following items appear only when you set the Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled Entry on S3 Wake Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode Configuration options Enabled Dis
174. ternet connection before you create an account To create a new ASUS Account 1 Click or tap Create a New Account on your PC or smart device The browser will direct you to the ASUS website www asus com 2 From the ASUS website click or tap Sign Up then follow onscreen instructions to complete the registration Logging in To log in using your PC 1 Launch Wi Fi GO on your PC soji ao Noti aN A login notice is displayed when you launch Wi Fi da arr GO for the first time on your PC To Stop this IMPORTANT To use the Wi Fi GO functions across different notice from appearing again tick Don t remind me networks ensure that you log into the same ASUS account on your PC and smart devices again then click Go to Login To log in later click Settings and select the ASUS Account tab Dont remind me again 2 From the log in window key in your ASUS account and password A then click Login B 45 Wi Fi GO X Settings ASUS Account IMPORTANT To use i n KZ Q ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 25 To log in using your smart device 1 Launch Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote on you smart device 2 Tap ASUS Account A key in your ASUS Account and password then click or tap Login C PCs with the same ASUS account logged in will show up in the device list The public to private network functions for the iOS system will be av
175. the next page N2CB2G80GN DG N2CB2G80GN DG Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 19 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No Chip Brand Voltage Tan KINGMAX FLGE85F C8KL9A XMP KINGMAX KINGMAX FLGF65F C8KL9A XMP KINGMAX Kingston KHX16009CD3K2 8GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3B1 4G XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3K4 16GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3K6 24GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2 8GX XMP Kingston KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G Kingston KHX16C10B1K2 16X XMP 16GB 2x 8GB Kingston KHX16C9K2 16 16GB 2x 8GB Kingston KHX16C9P1K2 16 Kingston KVR16LN11 4 00 Kingston D5128EC4BPGGBU Kingston KVR16LN11 8 Kingston D5128EETBPGGBU Kingston KVR16N11 4 KINGSTON D2568JPUCPGGBU Kingston KVR16N11 4 Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRPBC Micron MT16JTF1G64AZ 1G6E1 Micron D9QBJ Micron MT8JTF51264AZ 1G6E1 Micron D9QBJ Micron MT8KTF25664AZ 1G6M1 MICRON D9PFJ PATRIOT PV316G160C9K XMP PATRIOT PV316G160C9K XMP continued on the next page 1 20 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Voltage ORRORI SanMax SMD 4G28N1P 16KM ELPIDA J4208BBBG GN F SanMax SMD 4G68HP 16KZ Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC SanMax SMD 4G68NG 16KK ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F SanMa
176. this feature to test the Internet Service Provider ISP speed or manually key in the desired uploading downloading speed and apply the speed if needed Bandwidth Test ISP Speed Test ith speed a Key in the upload download speed Click to begin the speed test Click to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test Using the Network Information Displays information about the physical network card such as speed physical address IP address subnet mask and default gateway Network Information ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 45 4 46 4 9 KeyBot KeyBot is a built in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific or several task at the same time You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP XMP or directly to BIOS mode To use KeyBot 1 Press the KeyBot button on the motherboard YA The KeyBot feature is enabled when the KEYBOT_LED light is on 2 Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port Z Refer to the Rear I O connection or the USB BIOS Flashback section for more information about the location of the KeyBot USB port 3 Double click Ea on the desktop to launch the KeyBot application on your PC Click to import or export configuration files Click to configure Macro keys Smart Input Tick to toggle the KeyBo
177. transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 244 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots AN A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot D DIMM B2 DIMM A2 DIMM A1 DIMM B1 E SLI 1 1 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 240 DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Memory configurations You may install 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIM
178. tremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Vii vill About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports It includes description of the switches jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components Chapter 3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Optional documentation Your produc
179. ttings WET For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Monitor Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign gt before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen MyFavorite F3 This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup Select frequently used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorite menu FF Refer to section My Favorites for more information Qfan Control F6 This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings EZ Tuning Wizard F11 This button above the menu bar
180. uite 3 main menu then select Ai Charger Z Ai Charger is available only in selected motherboard models _ Ai Charger screen Ai Charger We elcome to a new level in Ust fast charging experience EN the A ASUS Ai d f d fast ch vic faster th LUI e charging NOUR DREGE d or iPad u da it s easy and user frie interface ASUS Ai Charger is a unique and fast charging software that supports the iPhone iPo ci e manufacturer of your USB mobile device to check if it supports x char time may vary depe e ing on the type speed and specifications ET USB device attache mi Tick to enable or Click or tap to apply disable Ai Charger the selection aN e Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device e Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device e ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger e Ai Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables 4 34 Chapter 4 Software support 4 6 ROG Audio features Installing the Software Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that is bundled with the motherboard If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon
181. uld be monitored CPU VRM Switching Frequency Auto This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production Select Manual to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored Z The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the lt gt or lt gt to adjust the value The values range from 300 KHz to 500 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz AN Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected The thermal conditions should be monitored Z The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to Auto ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 15 VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled This item allows to enhance the system stability Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU Power Phase Control Auto This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extreme DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Power Phase Response The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty Control adjusts the current
182. ult settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 3 10 Exit Menu for details 3 11 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file the motherboard support DVD be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Tum on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 62 3 11 4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows
183. undled clamps that came with your water cooling kits e route the water cooling kit from the CPU water block to the VRM zone e separate the VGA water cooling system and the CPU VRM water cooling system for an optimal cooling result ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 49 1 50 Chapter 1 Product introduction Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel SECC Ba 0 9 0A20540050 ro BIERIF3S200 090590009 me ME ee 0 0009009000009920000 00 030000 00 2920 seat O O OO Q0 05000500 qu ee 000 26 Q 01000000 00 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 1 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the 3 o so o a o E D a E e c e o o D o ea ua o o c lt lt D gt te O Z o
184. uning modes Displays the CPU motherboard temperature Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and r CPU voltage output CPU chassis fan speed of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking and SATA information WZ BERUBLIE OF UEFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode GhEngish Q EZ Tuning Wizard F11 MAXIMUS VII FORMULA BIOS Ver 0204 Intel R Celeron R CPU G1820T 2 40GHz Speed 2400 MHz Memory 2048 MB DDR3 1333MHz N A A2 Apacer 2048MB 1333MHz 1 B1 N A B2 N A Switch all X M P Disabled Cle FAN CHAT FAN 2986 RPM dr 4 CHA2 FAN CHA3 FAN es et CPU FAN 1 Manual Fan Tuning Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Save amp Exit F10 Advanced Mode F7 Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click F 4 Saves the changes and the button to manually tune the fans resets the system Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Loads optimized default settings J Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority Z The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 3 3 2 2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations fF To switch from EZ Mode to
185. upports AMD 3 Way Quad GPU CrossFireX M Technology continued on the next page MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage Intel Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port red at bottom compatible with 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 1 x M 2 Socket 3 with M Key type 2260 storage devices support both SATA amp PCIE mode 4 x SATA 6Gb s ports Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 supports RAID 0 1 5 and 10 Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology ASMedia SATA Express controller 1 x SATA Express port red at upper compatible with 2 x SATA 6 0 Gb s ports ASMedia SATA 6Gb s controller 2 X SATA 6Gb s ports The functions support depends on the CPU types These SATA ports are for data hard drives only ATAPI devices are not supported Intel 218 V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller MAC and physical layer PHY Anti surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst III ROG SupremeFX Formula 2014 8 Channel High Definition Audio CODEC SupremeFX Shielding Technology PCB shielding PCB dedicated audio layer and EMI protection cover Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC 120dB SNR 107dB THD N 192kHz 24 bit WIMA film capacitors ELNA Premium audio capacitors Texas Instruments LM4562 high fidelity audio operational amplifier Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio Blu ray DVD
186. ur system Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be active Configuration options Yes No Load Default PK This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device Z The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable KEK Management Z Key exchange Key KEK refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Delete KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default KEK Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append Default KEK Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management Z The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DB Management Delete the db Allows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default db Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append Default db Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 51 The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management DBX Management Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Load Default dbx Allo
187. ut field Click to load a preset priority profile and configure its settings Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on off Tick to display all the applications Click to reset and load the default settings of the selected profile Allows you to block traffic of the application or set priority Optimization Mode Game packets are prioritized and other packets also optimized Game Mode Game packets given top priority Media Streaming Mode Media streaming packets given top priority File Sharing Mode File sharing packets given top priority ee Ta pO ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 43 Network Monitor Top 5 application Displays the top 5 bandwidth consuming applications currently used GC Zum GameFirst III Application F Network Monitor Bandwidth Tes Network Information Top 5 applications Top 5 application bandwidth usage Application usage Displays the individual downloading and uploading bandwidth of currently used applications Ill Application Network Monitor st Network Information Application usage Select application 9 Google Chrome Download Google Chrome Total usage Displays the total downloading and uploading bandwidth of the currently used applications VZ mS GameFirst Application F Network Monitor Bandwidth Test Network Information Total usage Download 4 44 Chapter 4 Software support Bandwidth Test You can use
188. ut notice XIV Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 x 2 in 1 SATA 6Gb s cables 1 x SLI cable 1 x I O Shield 1 x mPCle Combo III card with dual band Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac Bluetooth v4 0 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi moving antennas Wi Fi 802 1 1a b g n ac compliant 1 x 2 in 1 Q Connector Kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label 1 x Watch Dogs game coupon ROG motherboard support DVD User guide Z Watch Dogs game coupon is only available in game bundled edition If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer XV Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Ags Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional YA The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package xvi Product introduction 1 1 Special features 1 1 1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best We offer the best hardware engineering the fastest performance the most innovative ideas and we welcome the best gamers to join in In the Republic of Gamers mercy rules are only for the weak and bragging rights means everything We believe in making statements and we
189. vice OS Windows 7 Windows 8 Android 4 0 or higher versions Windows 8 1 iOS7 or later versions Utilities ASUS HomeCloud ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote Ff For Android devices download the ASUS Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote from Google Z Play For iOS devices download it from App Store Install the Wi Fi GO card driver and ASUS HomeCloud utility from the support DVD bundled with your ASUS motherboard or visit www asus com If you upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8 1 ensure to reinstall the Wi Fi GO card driver to fully utilize the Wi Fi GO functions Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi Fi GO amp NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of smart devices Screen Low density Medium density High density Extra high density type 120 Idpi 160 mdpi 240 hdpi 320 xhdpi 1536 x 1152 2048 x 1536 1280 x 800 Resolution 1024 x 768 1920 x 1152 2560 x 1536 1280 x 768 1920 x 1200 2560 x 1600 Screen 1024 x 600 ASUS Account Login Wi Fi GO gives you complete control of your PC anytime and anywhere Create and login the same ASUS Account on your PC and smart devices for public to private network functions Z e Remote Desktop and File Transfer support public to private networks feature e Youcan access the ASUS Account tab by clicking from Wi Fi GO main page Chapter 4 Software support Creating an ASUS account Z Ensure that you have an in
190. ws you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set a value for an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio The minimum value depends on the installed CPU fF The ratio may vary depending on the system loading 3 10 Chapter 3 BIOS setup CPU Level Up Auto Allows you to select a CPU level and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level YA The CPU level values depends on the CPU installed in your system EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key Memory Presets This item allows you load pre defined Memory presets Maximus Tweak Auto Allows you load pre defined modes for memory compatibility or for overclocking and performance Configuration options Auto Mode 1 Mode 2 Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options
191. ws you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Configuration options Yes No Append Default dbx Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press lt F8 gt after POST Windows 8 not supported To select the boot device during system startup press lt F8 gt when ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from the selected device 3 52 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 9 Tool menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the submenu 7 REPUBLIC OF GAMERS UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 22 40 English MyFavorite F3 Qfan Contro F6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 E gt Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Exit E Hardware Monitor gt ASUS EZ Fl
192. x SMD 8G28NP 16KM ELPIDA J4208BBBG GN F Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V02 XMP S POWER 20YT5NG Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V02 XMP S POWER 20YT5NG Silicon Power SP004GXLYU160NSA XMP Silicon Power SPOO8GXLYU160NSA XMP SK Hynix HMT41GU6AFR8A PB H5TC4G83AFR SK Hynix HMT451U6AFR8A PB H5TC4G83AFR SK Hynix HMT451U6AFR8A PB H5TC4G83AFR Team TED34GM1600C11BK H5TQ2G83CFR Team TLD38G1600HC9BK XMP Transcend TS1GLK64W6H SAMSUNG K4B4G08460 Transcend TS1GLK64W6H SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B Transcend TS512MLK64W6H SAMSUNG K4B4G08460 Transcend TS512MLK64W6H SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B 84E44G93UM 16BPSYW U2S96D30TP 16 84E48G93UM 16BPSYW U2S96D30TP 16 V color TD4G8C11 H11 H5TQ4G83AFR ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 21 DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket 8 support Vendors Part No Timing Voltage Optional AMD AE32G1339U1 U AMD 23EY4587MB3H AMD AE34G1339U2 U AMD 23EY4587MB3H Apacer 78 B1GDE 9L10C Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG ASint SLA302G08 EDJ1C ASint 302G08 DJ1C ASint SLA304G08 EDJ1B Asint 304G08 DJ1B ASint SLA304G08 EDJ6A ASint 304G08 DJ6A ASint SLA304G08 EDJ6B ASint 304G08 DJ6B ASint SLB304G08 EDJ1B Asint 304G08 DJ1B BUFFALO 0301333 16 Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1333C9 CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 Ver2 12 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 Ver5 11 CORSAIR CM
193. xit Hardware Monitor CPU 2400 MHz 100 0 MHz Memory 1333 MHz Capacit 2048 MB Voltage Language English System Date 03 02 2009 12 096 V 5 080 V Choose the default language Last Modified 2 7 Version 2 16 1240 Copyright 2014 American Megatrends Inc 3 24 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings SZ REPUBLIC OF UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode 03 02 2009 27 42 English MyFavorite F3 QfanControkF6 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 5 Quick Note F9 Hot Keys Monday My Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EA Hardware Monitor Main Security CPU 2400 MHz 100 0 MHz er Password Memory Administrator Password requer User Password 1333 MHz 2048 Voltage 12 096 V 5 080 V Last Modified EzMode F7 gt Version 2 16 1240 Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Z If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 25 3 26 Administrator Password If you have set an ad
194. y Favorites Extreme Tweaker Main Monitor Boot Tool Exit Iz Hardware Monitor lt Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller er Asola 2400 MHz 66 C Front Panel Type HD Audio re 100 0 MHz 0 816 V SPDIF Out Type EDG 24 Bluetooth Controller Enabled Wi Fi Controller Enabled 1333 MH 1 504 V PCI EX16 3 Slot black Bandwidth Auto Capaci Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled 2048 MB Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support ASM106SE Storage Controller SATAEXPRESS_E1 Enabled LE HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller Z The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio 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 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to an SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to an HDMI audio output ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 39 Bluetooth Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Wi Fi Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Wi Fi Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled PCI EX4_3 Slot black Bandwidth Auto Auto If PCleX4_3 slot is not
195. y OS to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 3 BIOS setup Execute Disable Bit Enabled Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS SuSE Linux 9 2 RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled When set to Enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher L2 Cache Enabled This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher Enabled This item allows the mid level cache L2 to prefetch adjacent cache lines reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Performance Mode Max Non Turbo Performance This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled This item allows you to accelerate the perf
196. y follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary Visit http www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive 3 11 1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to 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 available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Refer to section EZ Update for more information ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3 59 3 60 3 11 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS based utility Z Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website c at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS
197. you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 3 1 1 5 ROG rich bundled software KeyBot KeyBot is a built in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific or several task at the same time You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP XMP or directly to BIOS mode YA This feature supports USB keyboards only Kaspersky Anti Virus Kaspersky Anti Virus Personal offers premium anti virus protection for individual users and home offices It is based on advanced anti virus technologies The product incorporates the Kaspersky Anti Virus engine which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry s highest DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD DVD and Blu ray discs It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data music video and photo collections on a PC notebook or netbook ROG CPU Z ROG CPU Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel s CPU Identification CPUID that allows you to gather information of the main devices of your system It gives you the information and status of your CPU motherboard memory and the whole component Use the ROG look of r
198. you to update the BIOS in DOS environment YA The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen 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 USB flash drive 4 NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Ensure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insertthe USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press F8 to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot device screen appears insert the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as the boot device Please select boot device mils ASUS DVD H6L6AGT 4069M USB DISK 2 0 UEP FAT USB DISK 2 0 3024MB seruo I and l to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC tO boort using Chapter 3 BIOS setup 4 When the booting message appears press Enter within five 5 seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt ISOLINUX 3 20 2006 08 26 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD CD is detected Press ENTER to boo

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