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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

• 

We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI

®

 

mode. 

• 

Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple 

graphics cards for better thermal environment.

CPU Family

PCIe operating mode

PCIEX16/X8_1

PCIEX/X4_2

M.2_2

M.2_1  

(PCIE mode)

M.2_1  

(SATA mode)

AMD Ryzen™  

1st / 2nd 

Generation 

Processors

X16

N/A

N/A

X4

Support

X8

X8

N/A

X4

Support

X8

X4

X4

X4

Support

AMD Ryzen™ 

with Radeon™ 
Vega Graphics 

Processors

X8

N/A

N/A

X4

Support

AMD 7th 

Generation 

A-Series / Athlon 

X4 Processors

x8

N/A

N/A

N/A

Support

VGA Configuration

PCIe operating mode

PCIeX16/X8_1

PCIEX8/x4_2

Single VGA/PCIe card

x16

N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card

x8

x8

VGA Configuration

PCIe operating mode

PCIEX16/x8_1

PCIEX8/x4_2

PCIe_x4_3

Single VGA/PCIe card

x8

N/A

N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe card

x8

N/A

x4 

(PCI Express 2.0 

from chipset)

AMD Ryzen™ 1st/2nd Generation Processors

AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors / 7th Generation 
A-series / Athlon X4 Processors

Summary of Contents for rog crosshair vii hero

Page 1: ...Motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO WI FI ...

Page 2: ... respective 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 prod...

Page 3: ...3 1 1 9 Internal connectors 1 15 1 1 10 ProbeIt 1 26 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 CPU installation 2 1 2 1 2 Cooling system installation 2 2 2 1 3 Motherboard installation 2 5 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 6 2 1 5 ATX power connection 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 2 1 7 Front I O connector 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion card installation 2 10 2 1 9 M 2 installation 2 ...

Page 4: ...oard Devices Configuration 3 16 3 6 6 APM Configuration 3 18 3 6 7 Network Stack Configuration 3 18 3 6 8 HDD SSD SMART Information 3 18 3 6 9 NVMe Configuration 3 18 3 6 10 USB Configuration 3 19 3 7 Monitor menu 3 19 3 8 Boot menu 3 20 3 9 Tool menu 3 21 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3 21 3 9 2 ASUS Secure Erase 3 22 3 9 3 ASUS User Profile 3 23 3 9 4 ROG OC Panel H Key Configure 3 23 3 9 5 ASUS...

Page 5: ...v Chapter 4 RAID Support 4 1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4 1 4 1 1 RAID definitions 4 1 Appendix Q Code table A 1 Notices A 5 ASUS contact information A 12 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ... 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 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 websi...

Page 8: ...lete 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 Ret...

Page 9: ... channel memory architecture Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details Expansion slots AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation Ryzen 1st Generation Processors 2 x PCIe 3 0 x16 SafeSlots supports x16 x8 x8 x8 x4 AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics 7th Generation A Series Athlon X4 Processors 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 SafeS...

Page 10: ...s Audio ROG SupremeFX S1220 8 Channel high definition CODEC Supports up to 32 Bit 192kHz playback High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs ES9023P High Definition DAC SupremeFX Shielding Technology Jack detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack retasking Optical S PDIF out port at back panel Audio Featur...

Page 11: ...s at mid board black ASMedia USB 3 1 Gen 2 controller 2 x USB 3 1 Gen 2 ports 2 ports at back panel Type A and Type C ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi MicroFine Alloy Choke NexFET MOSFETs 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Start Button Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button Clear CMOS Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II UEFI BIOS features Extreme Tweaker Twea...

Page 12: ...S 3 USB BIOS Flashback ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall Gamer s Guardian SafeSlot Pre mounted I O shield ASUS Q Design Q Code Q Connector Q LED DRAM yellow CPU red VGA white Boot Device LED green Q DIMM Back I O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x 2x2 Wi Fi Module 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 2 x USB 3 1 Gen 2 ports 1 x Type C black and 1 x Type A red 8 x...

Page 13: ...x ROG extension ROG_EXT header 1 x 4 Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4 Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4 Pin AIO_PUMP connector 1 x 4 Pin W_PUMP connector 1 x 3 Pin W_FLOW connector 1 x 2 Pin W_IN connector 1 x 2 Pin W_OUT connector 1 x 4 Pin H_AMP Fan connector 3 x 4 Pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x EXT_Fan header 1 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connect...

Page 14: ... User Profile F4 AURA ON OFF F9 Search Manageability WOL PXE Software Drivers AURA ROG GameFirst IV ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU Z ROG MemTweakIt Overwolf Kaspersky Anti Virus WinRAR Fan Xpert 4 DAEMON Tools Software ASUS Utilities ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows 10 64 bit Operating System Support Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 30 5cm x 24 4cm ROG CROS...

Page 15: ...2 x 2 in 1 SATA 6Gb s Cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strips Accessories 1 x Q Connector 2 x M 2 Screw Packages 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x ROG big sticker Application DVD 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation 1 x User guide 1 x ROG thank you card If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 16: ...cross screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4 AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 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: ...nents 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 or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components...

Page 18: ... Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1 1 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 19: ...eIt 1 26 11 USB 3 1 Gen 2 front panel connector U31G2_E1 1 16 12 AMD Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 1 15 13 Water in water out and water flow connectors 2 pin W_IN 2 pin W_OUT 3 pin W_FLOW 1 24 14 M 2 sockets M 2_1 M 2_2 1 25 15 System panel connectors 10 1 pin F_PANEL 4 pin SPEAKER 1 21 16 USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector 20 1 pin U31G1_910 1 16 17 USB 2 0 connector 10 1 pin USB15 USB1112...

Page 20: ...ith Radeon Vega Graphics 7th Generation A Series Athlon X4 Processors Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU The AM4 socket has a different pinout design Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU ...

Page 21: ...configurations 1 1 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four 4 Double Data Rate 4 DDR4 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot ...

Page 22: ...n from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency For an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules o...

Page 23: ...the power cord 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 3 0 x16 x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 3 0 x8 x4_2 slot 4 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 5 PCIe 2 0 x4_3 slot ...

Page 24: ...X4 Support X8 X8 N A X4 Support X8 X4 X4 X4 Support AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors X8 N A N A X4 Support AMD 7th Generation A Series Athlon X4 Processors x8 N A N A N A Support VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIeX16 X8_1 PCIEX8 x4_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 N A Dual VGA PCIe card x8 x8 VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIEX16 x8_1 PCIEX8 x4_2 PCIe_x4_3 Single VGA PCIe c...

Page 25: ...nually 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 2 RESET button RESET Press...

Page 26: ...ocked settings allowing you to modify the settings causing boot failure Use this button when overclocking or tweaking the settings of your system 4 ReTry button RETRY_BUTTON The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless When pressed it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to ...

Page 27: ...low Mode Switch is employed during LN2 benching The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking enabling slow mode will decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system allowing overclockers to keep track of their overclocking data ...

Page 28: ... 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 1 1 7 Jumper 1 LN2 Mode jumper 3 pin LN2_MODE With LN2 mode activated the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully ...

Page 29: ...gn provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case 2 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...

Page 30: ...ode that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the following page for details The Q Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case Please refer to the Q Code table in the Appendix section for more details ...

Page 31: ... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X470 chipset These connectors are set to AHCI by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to RAID Before creating a RAID set refer to the RAID Configuration Guide You can download the RAID Configuration...

Page 32: ... USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector 20 1 pin U31G1_910 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3 1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 1 Gen 1 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibilit...

Page 33: ...all 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 x USB 2 0 port USB15 at mid board shares with ROG extension ROG_EXT port The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 5 Thermal sensor connector 2 pin T_SENSOR1 This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor t...

Page 34: ...e 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 The OC Panel I II is purchased separately Support for OC Panel I II varies over different platforms Visit www asus com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list 7 ROG extension connector 18 1 pin...

Page 35: ...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 For better Q Fan functions we recommend using 4 pin PWM fans when you connect powerful fans 1A or above onto the H_AMP_FAN connector Ensure to d...

Page 36: ...f 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 9 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 complet...

Page 37: ...ED 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 PWRBTN This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the sy...

Page 38: ...er 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 Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V head...

Page 39: ...ve 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 Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 5V connector is aligne...

Page 40: ...n your cover 14 Water in water out and water flow connectors 2 pin W_IN 2 pin W_OUT 3 pin W_FLOW These connectors allow you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system ...

Page 41: ...60 2280 22110 storage devices The M 2_2 supports PCIE 3 0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices For AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors the M 2_1 supports PCIE 3 0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices For AMD 7th Generation A series Athlon Processors the M 2_1 SOCKET3 supports SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 s...

Page 42: ...e a multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points Using ProbeIt You can connect the multimeter to the motherboard as shown on the following figure The illustration above is for reference only the actual motherboard layout and measure points may differ by model ...

Page 43: ... with models but the installation steps are the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU ...

Page 44: ...ic Installation Chapter 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 2 1 2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary ...

Page 45: ...ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO WI FI 2 3 Chapter 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 When using this type of CPU fan remove the screws and the retention module only Do not remove the plate on the bottom ...

Page 46: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 To install an AIO cooler AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT CPU_FAN ...

Page 47: ...hassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 3 Motherboard installation 2 Place nine 9 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 48: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 49: ... FI 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX power connection OR AND DO NOT connect the 4 pin power plug only the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug or connect both the 8 pin and 4 pin power plugs ...

Page 50: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 51: ...Gen 2 connector To install ASUS Q Connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 1 Gen 1 To install USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector To install system speaker connector ...

Page 52: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 53: ...pter 2 To install FAN EXTENSION CARD The illustrations in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models The FAN Extension card is purchased separately ...

Page 54: ...oard For M 2_1 Type 2280 M 2 For M 2_1 Type 2260 2242 M 2 Ensure to use the bundled tall screw stand 2 4 4 3 1 4 3 2 6 1 6 5 3 1 4 2 When installing a type 2280 M 2 to the M 2_1 slot without installing the heatsink ensure to remove the pre installed screw stand A and install the bundled tall screw stand B ...

Page 55: ...WI FI 2 13 Chapter 2 For M 2_1 Type 22110 M 2 3 1 4 2 Do not install the heatsink when installing a type 22110 M 2 to the M 2_1 slot Ensure to remove the pre installed screw stand A and install the bundled tall screw stand B ...

Page 56: ...Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 For M 2_2 Type 2280 M 2 For M 2_2 Type 2260 2242 M 2 Ensure to use the bundled short screw stand 6 4 6 5 3 6 1 2 1 8 7 4 5 8 1 3 2 1 6 4 6 5 3 6 1 2 1 8 7 4 5 8 1 3 2 1 ...

Page 57: ... cm away from all persons The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models 2 1 10 Wi Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis ...

Page 58: ...l the Flashback LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light...

Page 59: ...orts 1 2 3 and 4 4 USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports 5 6 7 and 8 5 LAN RJ 45 port 6 USB BIOS Flashback button 7 Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac Bluetooth V4 2 8 USB 2 0 ports 13 and 14 9 USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type A port EA2 10 USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type C port EC3 11 Optical S PDIF OUT port 12 Audio I O ports USB 3 1 Gen 1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports...

Page 60: ...k OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Sub woofer Center Sub woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speake...

Page 61: ...ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO WI FI 2 19 Chapter 2 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers ...

Page 62: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 63: ...n 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 One short beep VGA detected Quick...

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Page 65: ...evice 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 optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system boo...

Page 66: ...m does not support the Bluetooth devices Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the F7 hotkey 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation...

Page 67: ...tions for the detailed configurations The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details Menu items General help Menu bar Language Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 AURA ON OFF F4 Search F9 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Configuration fields Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Hot Keys Displays a quick ...

Page 68: ...ive 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 display in your BIOS screen My Favorites F3 This button above the menu ...

Page 69: ...en there 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 bottom 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 item is...

Page 70: ... device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch EZ System Tuning modes Loads optimized default settings Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click the bu...

Page 71: ...ally configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to main menu Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to activate DC Mode Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 72: ...ly configure your fans operating speed To configure your fans 1 Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status 2 Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans operating speed 3 Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit ESC Speed points Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 73: ...rclock your CPU and DRAM computer usage and CPU fan to their best settings OC Setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning 1 Press F11 on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click OC then click Next 3 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next ...

Page 74: ... 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 4 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler Tower cooler Water cooler or I m not sure then click Next 5 After selecting the Main Cooling System click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning ...

Page 75: ...ites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items My Favorites comes with several performance power saving and fast boot related items by default You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items ...

Page 76: ...t you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press Enter on your keyboard 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 4 Click Exit ESC or press Esc key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Go to My Favorites menu to view...

Page 77: ...enu 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 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired...

Page 78: ...o DDR4 1333MHz DDR4 4200MHz TPU This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance Keep Current Settings Keep the current settings without changing anything TPU I Applies air cooling overclocking conditions TPU II Applies water cooling overclocking conditions Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting TPU II 3 6 Adva...

Page 79: ...ATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Port Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Mode This item allows you to set the SATA configuration AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AH...

Page 80: ...Lanes and configure onboard devices HD Audio Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled M 2_2 PCIe Bandwidth Configuration Auto Auto detects the M 2_2 slot If an M 2 device is detected PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_2 will run at x8 x4 mode respectively Disabled X8 mode Disable M 2_2 for PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX8_2 running on high per...

Page 81: ...e C devices and provide suitable power if needed Enabled The USB Type C port will always provide power to your devices RGB LED lighting When system is in working state This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working state Configuration options On Off When system is in sleep hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting ...

Page 82: ... Power On By PCI E PCI This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake on LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI E LAN cards Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By RTC This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC Real Time Clock to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date When enabled you can set the days hours minutes or seconds to sche...

Page 83: ...pport USB Mass Storage Driver Support This item allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports Refer to section 1 1 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports 3 7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature power status and...

Page 84: ... to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Win...

Page 85: ... Windows 8 not supported To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when the 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 9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options fo...

Page 86: ...f you run ASUS Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD 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 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...

Page 87: ... This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive load and save profile to your USB drive 3 9 3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS setting profiles Load Default This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage VCCSA Voltage BCLK Frequency CPU ratio and Cache ratio Save Above Settings This item allows you to save the new valu...

Page 88: ...ptimized 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 F5 a confirmation window appears Select OK to load the default 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 optio...

Page 89: ... 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 3 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 3 11...

Page 90: ...SB 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter 2 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 3 Select via Storage Device s 4 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 5 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 6 Press Tab to swi...

Page 91: ...ection 3 10 Exit Menu for details To update the BIOS by Internet 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter 2 Select via Internet 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method and then press Enter Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the L...

Page 92: ... file download the file at https www asus com support 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 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 Fla...

Page 93: ...bility to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system 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 s...

Page 94: ...4 2 Chapter 4 RAID Support Chapter 4 ...

Page 95: ...s 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 below 31 Memory Installed 32 36 CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B 3E Post Memory PCH initialization is sta...

Page 96: ... F5 F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes F8 Recovery PPI is not available F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A Syst...

Page 97: ...ed 9B USB Reset 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes sectio...

Page 98: ... LoadImage returned error DA Boot Option is failed StartImage returned error DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available Q Code table 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 w...

Page 99: ... 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 o...

Page 100: ...ce including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Déclaration de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l app...

Page 101: ...ste 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 diff...

Page 102: ...an interference causing equipment regulations Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative aux modules sans fil Bluetooth Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada NCC Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は 5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています 電波法の定めにより5 2GHz 5 3GHz帯域の電 波は屋外で使用が禁じられています 法律および規制遵守 本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令...

Page 103: ...otre sécurité lors de l utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux les avions les aéroports les hôpitaux les stations service et les garages professionnels b Évitez d utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés Si vous portez un implant électronique stimulateurs cardiaques pompes à insuline neurostimulateurs veuillez impérativement respecter une distance minimale de 15...

Page 104: ...rmity ASUSTek Computer Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https www asus com support The WiFi operating in the band 5150 5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below Déclaration simplifiée de conformi...

Page 105: ...alšími príslušnými ustanoveniami smernice č 2014 53 EÚ Plné znenie vyhlásenia o zhode pre EÚ je k dispozícii na lokalite https www asus com support Činnosť WiFi v pásme 5150 5350 MHz bude obmedzená na použitie vo vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti ASUSTek Computer Inc tukaj izjavlja da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugi...

Page 106: ...ate 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 https www asus com support Product ContactUs Services questionform lang en us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com ...

Page 107: ...t Name Motherboard Model Number ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO WI FI ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference rec...

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