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Chapter 4: Software support

Chapter 4

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 AI Suite 3 main menu,

then click

EZ Update

on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar.

EZ Update screen

Click to automatically update your

motherboard’s driver, software and firmware

Click to search and

select the BIOS file

Click to select a

boot logo

Click to update

the BIOS

Summary of Contents for Maximus VII

Page 1: ...Motherboard MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series ...

Page 2: ...spective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product...

Page 3: ... Motherboard layout 1 6 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 2 4 System memory 1 9 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 24 1 2 6 Onboard buttons 1 26 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs 1 29 1 2 8 Internal connectors 1 37 1 2 9 ProbeIt 1 48 1 2 10 CrossChill Copper 1 49 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assemb...

Page 4: ...28 3 6 2 PCH Configuration 3 31 3 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration 3 32 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration 3 35 3 6 5 USB Configuration 3 37 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration 3 38 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 39 3 6 8 APM Configuration 3 42 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration 3 43 3 6 10 ROG Effects 3 43 3 7 Monitor menu 3 44 3 8 Boot menu 3 47 3 9 Tool menu 3 53 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 ...

Page 5: ...Unit EPU 4 9 DIGI Power Control 4 10 Fan Xpert 3 4 11 Turbo App 4 12 USB 3 0 Boost 4 13 EZ Update 4 14 System Information 4 15 USB BIOS Flashback 4 17 USB Charger 4 18 Push Notice 4 19 Wi Fi Engine 4 22 Wi Fi GO and Remote GO 4 24 Ai Charger 4 34 4 6 ROG Audio features 4 35 Sonic Studio 4 35 Sonic SenseAmp 4 37 Sonic SoundStage 4 39 DTS Connect 4 40 4 7 Sonic Radar II 4 41 4 8 GameFirst III 4 43 4...

Page 6: ...ID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 7 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 7 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5 8 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 5 8 Appendices Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 4 ...

Page 7: ...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 en...

Page 8: ... 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 ad...

Page 9: ...ete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task 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 Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Retu...

Page 10: ...endors List for details Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 slots single at x16 dual at x8 x8 mode 1 x PCIe 2 0 x16 slot max at x4 mode compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices 3 x PCIe 2 0 x1 slots 1 x mPCIe 2 0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo III expansion card The PCIe 2 0 x 16 slot PCIEX4_3 shares bandwidth with SATAExpress_E1 connector The default setting is in Auto mode that automatically optimizes th...

Page 11: ...y ATAPI devices are not supported LAN Intel I218 V Gigabit LAN Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller MAC and physical layer PHY Anti surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst III Audio 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 ...

Page 12: ...er Hybrid air and liquid cooling SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi III 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 Era...

Page 13: ...r app for portable smartphone tablet supporting iOS 7 Android 4 0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite 3 USB 3 0 Boost USB Charger AI 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 ...

Page 14: ... 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 mPCIe Combo III connector BIOS Features 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 7 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 8 ACPI5 0 Multi Language BIOS Manageability WfM2 0 DMI2 7 WOL by PME PXE Softwa...

Page 15: ...and Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac Bluetooth v4 0 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi moving antennas Wi Fi 802 11a 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 Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide Watch Dogs game coupon is only available in game bundled edition If any of the above items is damaged or mis...

Page 16: ... screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

Page 17: ...Express 2 0 3 0 expansion slots Intel Z97 Express Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation and 5th generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance It natively supports up to six USB 3 0 ports...

Page 18: ...tereo 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 th...

Page 19: ...l 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 AI 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 ...

Page 20: ...s 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 reporting your system s cu...

Page 21: ...ouch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...

Page 22: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 23: ...10 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_12 1 39 11 Intel Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 4 SATAEXPRESS_1 bottom 1 37 12 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 E2 SATAEXPRESS_E1 top 1 38 13 T_Sensor connector 2 pin T_SENSOR1 1 46 14 KeyBot button KeyBot 1 28 15 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 44 16 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB910 1 40 17 ROG Extension con...

Page 24: ...e 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 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 dama...

Page 25: ...ory configurations 1 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots 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 ...

Page 26: ...Due to 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 moth...

Page 27: ...VD3UH31001204G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65 A DATA AX3U3100W4G12 DMV XMP 8GB 2x 4GB SS 12 14 14 36 1 65 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G 4BZ1 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65 G SKILL G SKILL F3 3000C12Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 3000C12D 8GTXDG XMP 8GB 2 x 4B SS 12 14 14 3...

Page 28: ... F3 2800C12Q 32GTXDG XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 12 14 14 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2800C11Q 16GTXD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2800C11D 8GTXD XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2800C11D 8GTXDG XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 11 14 14 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2800C11Q 16GTXDG XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 14 14 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2800C10D 8GTXD XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 10 12 12 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2800C12Q 16GTXDG XMP ...

Page 29: ...B 2x 4GB DS 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFR AFD0C XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 CAGFF AFD0C XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 12 13 13 35 CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2666C11 Ver5 12 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65 G SKILL F3 2666CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 GeIL GOC332GB2666C11QC XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 11 13 13 32 1 65 Kingston KHX26C11T2K2 8X XMP 8GB 2x 4GB SS 2666 11 13 13 32 1 65 ...

Page 30: ...LL F3 19200CL10Q2 64GBZHD XMP 64GB 8x 8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 32GBZHD XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4G 2x 2G DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 2400C11Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 11 13 13 31 1 65 GeIL GOC316GB2400C10Q...

Page 31: ...11 11 27 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x 8GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 10 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 2133C10Q 32GSR XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 5 G SKILL F3 2133C11Q 32GZL XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 5 Kingston KHX2133C11D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 12 11 30 1 65 Kingston KHX21C11T3FK8 64X XMP 64GB 8x 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Silicon Powe...

Page 32: ...GB 2x 8GB DS 10 11 10 30 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 1866 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x ...

Page 33: ...B1866C9DC XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 1866 9 10 9 28 1 65 Kingston KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 1 65 Silicon Power SP004GXLYU186NSA XMP 4GB SS 1866 9 11 9 27 Silicon Power SP008GXLYU186NSA XMP 8GB DS 1866 9 11 9 27 Team TED38GM1866C13BK 8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G83AFR 13 13 13 32 1 5 V color TD4G16C13 RD 4GB DS 1866 13 13 13 32 1 5 DDR3 1866 MHz capability ...

Page 34: ... 4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65 Apacer 78 B1GE3 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK 1 65 Apacer 78 B1GET 9K00C 4GB SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 28 Apacer 78 C1GET 9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 31 Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q3R XMP 4GB DS 11 11 11 28 Apacer AHU08GFA60CBT3R XMP 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 ASint SLA302G08 EGG1C XMP 4GB DS Asint 302G08 GG1C 9 9 9 27 ASint SLA302G08 EGJ1C XMP 4GB DS Asint 302G08 G...

Page 35: ...B DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 1600 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 Ver2 2 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 4GB 1x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver3 23 XMP 8GB 1x 8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver8 21 XMP 8GB 1x 8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS...

Page 36: ...1 65 Kingston KHX1600C9D3K6 24GX XMP 24GB 6x 4GB DS 9 1 65 Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 35 Kingston KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 1 5 Kingston KHX16C10B1K2 16X XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 1 5 Kingston KHX16C9K2 16 16GB 2x 8GB DS 1333 9 9 9 24 1 5 Kingston KHX16C9P1K2 16 16GB 2x 8GB DS 1 5 Kingston KVR16LN11 4 矮版 4GB SS Kingston D5128EC4BPGGBU 11 11 11 28 1 35 Kingston KVR16...

Page 37: ...YU160NSA XMP 8GB DS 1600 9 9 9 27 SK Hynix HMT41GU6AFR8A PB 8GB DS Hynix H5TC4G83AFR 1600 11 11 11 28 1 SK Hynix HMT451U6AFR8A PB 4GB SS Hynix H5TC4G83AFR 1600 11 11 11 28 1 SK Hynix HMT451U6AFR8A PB 4GB SS Hynix H5TC4G83AFR 1600 11 11 11 28 1 Team TED34GM1600C11BK 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR 11 11 11 28 1 5 Team TLD38G1600HC9BK XMP 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Transcend TS1GLK64W6H 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G08460 ...

Page 38: ... DS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG CORSAIR CMV8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB 2x 4GB DS N A 9 9 9 24 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 Ver2 12 4GB 1x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 Ver5 11 4GB 1x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBXL 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 GeI...

Page 39: ...BLTU133V02 4GB DS S POWER 20YT3NG 9 9 9 24 UMAX 84E44G93UM 13BPSYW 4GB SS UMAX U2S96D30TP 13 1333 9 9 9 24 UMAX 84E48G93UM 13BPSYW 8GB DS UMAX U2S96D30TP 13 1333 9 9 9 24 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 ...

Page 40: ...rd before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 2 0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 2 0 x4_3 slot ...

Page 41: ...o x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slots are occupied VGA Configuration PCIe 3 0 operating mode PCIe_x16 x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommend for single VGA N A Dual VGA PCIe card x8 x8 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16 x8_1 shared PCIE_x8_2 shared PCIE_x4_3 shared PCIE_x1_1 shared PCIE_x1_2 shared PCIE_x1_3 shared I G F X shared Intel LAN Controller shared SATA 0 sh...

Page 42: ...e 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 2 RESET button RESET Press the reset b...

Page 43: ...hts continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com 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 If your sys...

Page 44: ... 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 The debug code on the Q Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button For more information about Sonic SoundStage refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide ...

Page 45: ...up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function 2 Q LEDs 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...

Page 46: ... Product introduction Chapter 1 3 KeyBot LED KEYBOT_LED This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed 4 USB BIOS Flashback LED FLBK_LED This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update ...

Page 47: ...US MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1 31 Chapter 1 5 Q Code LEDs The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the following page for details ...

Page 48: ...ization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section b...

Page 49: ...I is called by the DXE IPL E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC EF Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware Auto recovery F1 Recovery condition triggered by user Forced recovery F2 R...

Page 50: ...ule specific 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 90 Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Con...

Page 51: ...tatus Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM ...

Page 52: ...e is failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state 0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state 0x30 System is waking ...

Page 53: ...onfiguration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z97 chipset 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 Before creating a RAID set refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the mo...

Page 54: ... E2 SATAEXPRESS_E1 top These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb s signal cables 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 ...

Page 55: ...aster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately 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 The plugged USB 3 0 device may ...

Page 56: ...onnector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 4 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 2 x USB 2 0 ports U...

Page 57: ...udio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability 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 AC9...

Page 58: ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector DO NOT forget to connect the fan 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 Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan o...

Page 59: ...ot boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCIe x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability 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 7 ATX powe...

Page 60: ...ystem 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 butt...

Page 61: ... 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 The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately Visit www asus com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base ...

Page 62: ...mistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices 12 mPCIe 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 ...

Page 63: ...olt header 5 pin TB_HEADER This connector is for the add on Thunderbolt I O card that supports Intel s Thunderbolt Technology allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt enabled devices and a DisplayPort enabled display in a daisy chain configuration ...

Page 64: ... multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points Using ProbeIt 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 ...

Page 65: ...ocumentation of your water cooling kit for assembly instructions 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 purchase G1 4 inch threaded ...

Page 66: ...1 50 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 67: ...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 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 68: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 69: ...ORMULA 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 A B C 4 5 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 ...

Page 70: ...lation Chapter 2 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 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 71: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 72: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 73: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR ...

Page 74: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

Page 75: ...AXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 1 2 USB 2 0 To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 connector AAFP ...

Page 76: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Page 77: ...NGFF slot for installing smaller SSDs The mPCIe Combo III card supports M 2 NGFF Type 2260 SSD card 22 mm x 60 mm The M 2 NGFF SDD modules are purchased separately Installing the M 2 NGFF SSD module To install M 2 NGFF SSD module 2 Remove the screw at the back then remove the metal cover 1 Remove the two screws at the front of the mPCIe Combo III card metal cover The M 2 NGFF SSD module fits in on...

Page 78: ... the two screws that you removed in step 1 4 Replace the metal cover and secure the back of the metal cover with the screw that you removed in step 2 1 Remove the screw near the 42 1 pin connector Installing the mPCIe Combo III card To install the mPCIe Combo III card to your motherboard ...

Page 79: ... the motherboard then align and insert the mPCIe Combo III card to the MPCIE_COMBO_III connector Insert the mPCIe Combo III carefully to prevent damage to the card connector pins or to the motherboard 3 Secure the mPCIe 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 ...

Page 80: ...but leave the washer on the connector Installing the Wi Fi antenna connector To install the Wi Fi antenna connector 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 bolt bolt washer washer ...

Page 81: ...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 A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled The light goes out when the process of updating the BIOS is complete For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 Connect your USB keyboard ...

Page 82: ...nectors 1 Clear CMOS button 2 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port 3 Optical S PDIF OUT port 4 HDMI port 5 ASMedia USB 3 0 ports E1 2 6 LAN RJ 45 port 7 ROG Connect button 8 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 9 DisplayPort 10 Intel USB 3 0 ports 3 and 4 11 ASMedia USB 3 0 ports 5 and 6 12 ...

Page 83: ... controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 cha...

Page 84: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 85: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2 19 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 86: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 87: ...lf 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 One short beep VGA detected Quick boo...

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Page 89: ...verclocking 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 optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you ...

Page 90: ...rase 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 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation...

Page 91: ...The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Saves the ...

Page 92: ... to the following sections for the detailed configurations To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press F7 hotkey Menu items General help Sub menu item Menu bar Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Language Hot Keys Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 Quick Note F9 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Con...

Page 93: ...vanced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign 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 dis...

Page 94: ...re are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down 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 F12 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 ite...

Page 95: ... 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 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information system time and date 3 Click Exit ESC or press Esc...

Page 96: ... display other BIOS items 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 prof...

Page 97: ...io 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 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Synch All Cores the following item appears 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that...

Page 98: ...M 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...

Page 99: ...he 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 Configuratio...

Page 100: ...Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R0D1 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_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R0D1 Auto Configuration...

Page 101: ...RWR_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 Enabled Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration option...

Page 102: ...ing 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 Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configu...

Page 103: ...nding on your CPU specification DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should 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 conditi...

Page 104: ...ions 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 C...

Page 105: ... 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 Voltag...

Page 106: ...ommend to set this item to Disable when overclocking 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 e...

Page 107: ...e the overclocking potential Higher value provides better power saving condition Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0A 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 or key to adjust the value The values range from 0A t...

Page 108: ...figure the CPU core voltage offset value CPU Cache Voltage Auto Use or 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 Appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache Th...

Page 109: ... 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 or keys to adjust the value The values ra...

Page 110: ...ability You can use the or 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 The following items appear when SVID Support is set to Auto or Disabled Initi...

Page 111: ... 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 or 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 D...

Page 112: ...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 ...

Page 113: ...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 ...

Page 114: ...s 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 ...

Page 115: ... 3 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 ...

Page 116: ...hes 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 it...

Page 117: ... 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 Perform...

Page 118: ...abled 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 optio...

Page 119: ...ake Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled 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...

Page 120: ...t 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 presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show...

Page 121: ...isk 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 The following item appears only when you ...

Page 122: ...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 ...

Page 123: ... 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 t...

Page 124: ...6 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 ...

Page 125: ...upport 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 controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled This item is se...

Page 126: ...abled 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 o...

Page 127: ...rd Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items HD Audio Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disabled Disables the controller 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 c...

Page 128: ...B 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 S...

Page 129: ...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 ...

Page 130: ...ower 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 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 fea...

Page 131: ...ar 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 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...

Page 132: ...or 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 Enter and select Ignore if you ...

Page 133: ...anual 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 or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100 When the CPU temperatu...

Page 134: ...This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis 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 ...

Page 135: ...lues range from 0 to 100 When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC 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 ...

Page 136: ...ilable 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 Initialization For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and 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 C...

Page 137: ...et under normal boot 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...

Page 138: ... type of network devices that you want to launch Configuration options 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 ...

Page 139: ...re with time based authenticated variable KEK Management 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 ...

Page 140: ...t 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 F8 after POST Windows 8 not supported To select the boot devic...

Page 141: ...data processing Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD restoring it to factory performance performance levels Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI Click Advanced SATA Configuration AHCI To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase click Tool ROG SSD Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure...

Page 142: ... 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 3 9 3 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card in...

Page 143: ...store or load multiple BIOS settings 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 ...

Page 144: ...s you to view the DRAM SPD information DIMM slot number DIMM_B2 Allows you to select the DIMM slot number to show the plugged DRAM Serial Presence Detect SPD information Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_ B2 Some DRAM manufacturers may not be recognized ...

Page 145: ...age 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 Voltag...

Page 146: ...fault values Save Changes 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 F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option o...

Page 147: ... 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 DV...

Page 148: ...hat contains the latest BIOS 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 3 Press Tab 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 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down ...

Page 149: ...r a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may 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 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or...

Page 150: ...ure 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 Insert the 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 de...

Page 151: ...PATH C C D FORMAN 1 DIR M7F CAP 8390626 2014 02 10 21 14 34 Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g Files panel Drives panel 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 5 On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press...

Page 152: ... system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See the Exit menu section for details 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 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to s...

Page 153: ... 4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit www asus com for updates Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS 4 2 1 Running the support DVD To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run AS...

Page 154: ...ware manual that you wish to read Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices Click to display the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Click to install all of the items Contains ROG related videos Contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the f...

Page 155: ...or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS To install AI Suite 3 on y...

Page 156: ...I Suite 3 app on the Start screen 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 AI Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following steps a Go to the Start Screen then cli...

Page 157: ...Intelligent Processor 5 USB 3 0 Boost Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI 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 AI Suite main menu includes is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the ...

Page 158: ...levels and fan settings via the user friendly AI 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 gam...

Page 159: ...ity and a performance boost 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 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 sy...

Page 160: ... to save the adjustment into a profile Move the sliders or Click or tap or to adjust the settings Click to perform Fan Tuning Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Click to load profile Tick to select a mode for graphics card configuration ...

Page 161: ...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 Click to select a fan profile Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to configure the ...

Page 162: ...oad 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 A higher value brings a ...

Page 163: ...t 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 fan s speed to silent mode Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan s noise level and speed Click to increase t...

Page 164: ... the changes Click to assign a specific application exe into Turbo App list Click to refresh the list of running applications 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 Performance pane Allows you to assign the CPU performance to a sel...

Page 165: ...USB 3 0 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 0 Boost Using the USB 3 0 Boost 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 The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance us...

Page 166: ...he 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 AI Suite 3 main menu then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update...

Page 167: ...nd memory Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ...

Page 168: ...4 16 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory s information ...

Page 169: ...y 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 on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select th...

Page 170: ...To launch USB Charger click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB Charger Using USB Charger 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 USB Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables USB Charger may not recognize som...

Page 171: ... Suite 3 main menu then select Push Notice Push Notice screen Click or tap to enable Push Notice Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Tick to select the smart device 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 then click or tap then select Pairing your computer and smart device ...

Page 172: ...modes Set the minutes to send the alert before the PC mode s activation Key in your messages for more information Tick to select the smart device 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 Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device Tick to send alert when the...

Page 173: ...es to your smart device You can also send messages via the Push Notice messaging shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap then click or tap then select Click or tap to key in your message Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send your message Tap to view PC mode alerts Tap to view PC status alerts Tap to view PC sent messages Tap to scan more host comput...

Page 174: ... 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 On the Wi Fi Engine menu click Client Mode to launch Network Connections 2 From the Network Connections window double click to select a network adapter 2 From the list of available networks click to select a network that you want to connect to S...

Page 175: ... Click to go back to previous screen Click to disable AP mode Click to enable AP mode Click to select a network connection Key in a network name Key in your password Key in your password for confirmation In this mode the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth Internet device s driver support Due to Windows 8 limitation it may take one to two minutes to set up the AP mode for the f...

Page 176: ...nd 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 Screen type Low density 120 ldpi Medium density 160 mdpi High density 240 hdpi Extra high density 320 xhdpi Screen Resolution 1024 x 600 WXGA 1280 x 800 1536 x 1152 2...

Page 177: ...o the ASUS website www asus com 2 From the ASUS website click or tap Sign Up then follow onscreen instructions to complete the registration A login notice is displayed when you launch Wi Fi GO for the first time on your PC To stop this notice from appearing again tick Don t remind me again then click Go to Login Logging in To log in using your PC 1 Launch Wi Fi GO on your PC 2 From the log in wind...

Page 178: ... GO NFC Remote V2 00 00 or later versions Use your smart device to scan QR Codes for more information Click to set a password or log in using your ASUS Account 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 Launch Wi Fi GO NFC Remote on your smart device to use the Wi Fi GO NFC remote control functions For more details ref...

Page 179: ...to fully utilize the Wi Fi GO functions across different networks 2 On your smart device tap Wi Fi GO NFC Remote then tap Enter 3 From the list of scanned PCs tap the computer that you want to connect with your smart device Wi Fi GO NFC Remote App for smart devices Wi Fi GO NFC Remote interface main page Remote Keyboard Mouse Remote Desktop File Transfer Cloud GO The screenshots are for reference ...

Page 180: ...S do the following a On your desktop click Start right click Computer 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 ...

Page 181: ...nto 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 to go back to Wi...

Page 182: ...t Remote Desktop To use Remote Desktop On your smart device tap Remote Desktop Remote Desktop interface for Windows 8 Tap to launch the smart device s keypad Long press to switch between multitouch and mouse mode Remote Desktop function keys Tap to launch the Charms bar Tap to view the cursor Select multitouch mode to support Microsoft multitouch functions on Windows 8 8 1 Select mouse mode to sup...

Page 183: ...sktop in your device To use Remote Desktop Control Notification 1 Click Select Device 2 Select a device from the drop list 3 Click Send to send the Remote Desktop control authorization to the selected device 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 www asus com ...

Page 184: ... select Send to Device Name 4 After the file transfer is complete click or tap OK To receive files on your iOS device go to Settings Privacy Photos then turn on the Wi Fi GO NFC Remote Find your transferred files from SD Card 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 Trans...

Page 185: ... touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Input field Control keys Tap to switch between zoom and magnifier function Tap to switch between running tasks and apps Tap to display the Start menu Mouse tap area Tap to mimic right click mouse function Tap to mimic left click function Slide up down to scroll ...

Page 186: ...able only in selected motherboard models Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger Click or tap to apply the selection Ai Charger screen Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect a...

Page 187: ...orrectly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click or tap on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager 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 offer...

Page 188: ...uman voice for better dialog audio communication or to hear vocals more clearly when listening to a music 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...

Page 189: ...Sonic SenseAmp displays a pop up window that displays Detecting headphone impedance After detecting the headphone s impedance Sonic SenseAmp displays another pop up window similar to the one shown below 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...

Page 190: ...e support Chapter 4 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 ...

Page 191: ...oundStage button on your motherboard Refer to the Onboard buttons section on this user guide for more information Click any of the four preset gaming profiles Use the slider to manually adjust the setting of an item 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 so...

Page 192: ...er 4 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 Control settings panel ...

Page 193: ... also features sound enhancers to amplify desired sound effects Display Menu Customize the settings for each game including Transparency Signal Size and Remanency Control Menu Allows you to configure shortcut keys Use the sliders to adjust the settings Displays the list of games Displays the options available Click a tab to select an option Each option has its own settings and menus Click to reset...

Page 194: ...Radar Selection menu Allows you to configure the sound enhancers 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 ...

Page 195: ...e packets given top priority Media Streaming Mode Media streaming packets given top priority File Sharing Mode File sharing packets given top priority Click to load a preset priority profile and configure its settings Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on off Click to reset and load the default settings of the selected profile Allows you to block traffic of the application or set ...

Page 196: ...Displays the top 5 bandwidth consuming applications currently used Application usage Displays the individual downloading and uploading bandwidth of currently used applications Total usage Displays the total downloading and uploading bandwidth of the currently used applications ...

Page 197: ...ey in the desired uploading downloading speed and apply the speed if needed Key in the upload download speed 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 ...

Page 198: ...board The KeyBot feature is enabled when the KEYBOT_LED light is on 2 Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port 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 on the desktop to launch the KeyBot application on your PC Click to configure Macro keys Smart Input Function keys and Shortc...

Page 199: ...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 ...

Page 200: ... PC An Internet connection is required to fully utilize this feature To use ASUS Media Streamer On your computer click ASUS HomeCloud then select Media Streamer On your device click or tap Media Streamer Select the device you want to stream to Click or tap to select media type Click or tap to edit media files Click or tap a media file to play Log in ASUS account to stream play in different network...

Page 201: ...p mp4 m4a aac ts flac mp3 mid xmf mxmf rtttl rtx ota imy ogg mkv wav jpg gif png bmp webp webm Drag and drop or tick files to add or delete Click to add or create a new folder Click to add the selected files Click to delete selected files Click to proceed with the deletion or addition of files Click to cancel changes ...

Page 202: ...asy to use interface to identify and utilize all drive space in hard disk drives HDD ASUS Disk Unlocker is supported only on Windows 7 and Windows 8 To launch ASUS Disk Unlocker click ASUS Disk Unlocker Help file Click to open the help file that shows the detailed information on how to use ASUS Disk Unlocker ...

Page 203: ...ole purpose of having it and may affect your system s performance 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 Creating Deleting a RAMDisk drive Your RAMDisk drive allows you to place your favorite applications and fil...

Page 204: ...isk enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location The format function is available only if you enable the Dynamic Memory Allocation function on your disk Select the Junction tab to create your junction point Click to select where to create a junction point Click to finish adding the new junction point Click the drop down arrow to select your...

Page 205: ...ynchronizing backup files After creating a junction point RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file s original location Use RAMDisk to manually synchronize updates with these backup files Click Synchronize to update your files ...

Page 206: ...hat you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website MemTweakIt functions depends on the chipset on the motherboard Each chipset has differernt options To use MemTweakIt double click on the desktop Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to validate your settings Click to...

Page 207: ...TweakIt Validation File Upload window key in your ASUS account ID and password 6 Click Browse locate the saved cvf file and click Open 7 Click Submit Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage Validating and saving your MemTweakIt settings To validate and save your configuration online 1 Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate 2 In Online Mode key in your ASUS account ID and password ...

Page 208: ...rchased separately 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 3 Double click the RC TweakIt shortcut on the remote PC to activ...

Page 209: ... system during the POST You can switch the display mode between 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 2 Click Function to display more options ...

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Page 211: ...isk 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 strip...

Page 212: ... 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 SATA Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer ...

Page 213: ...your screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812...

Page 214: ...ECT DISKS screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Volume0 SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial Size Stat...

Page 215: ...B RAID 10 64KB 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 Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following w...

Page 216: ... following warning message appears 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 ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING Select ESC P...

Page 217: ...rd 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 RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer 2 Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the opti...

Page 218: ...ction 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 then click Browse 3 Click the name of the devic...

Page 219: ...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 equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or...

Page 220: ...Canada Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 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 interférences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris celles susceptibles de...

Page 221: ...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 di...

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