Asus Maximus Hero VII Manual

							MAXIMUS VII 
HERO
Motherboard  
						

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E9799
Revised Edition V2September 2014
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Contents
Safety information ........................................................................\
..............................vi
About this guide  ........................................................................\
................................vii
MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary..........................................................ix
Package contents ........................................................................\
.............................xiii
Installation tools and components  ........................................................................\
.xiv
Chapter 1:  Product Introduction
1.1 Special features........................................................................\
..................1-1
1.1.1  Product highlights........................................................................\
1-1
1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features ...............................................................1-3
1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features.............................................................1-4
1.1.4 ASUS Special Features ..............................................................1-4
1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software .........................................................1-5
1.2  Motherboard overview ........................................................................\
.......1-6
1.2.1  Before you proceed .....................................................................1-6
1.2.2  Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-7
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-9
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................\
1-10
1.2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................\
.1-24
1.2.6  Onboard buttons .......................................................................1-27
1.2.7  Onboard LEDs ........................................................................\
..1-31
1.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................1-39
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 assembly installation ...............................2-4
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
2.2 BIOS update utility ........................................................................\
...........2-11
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-12
2.3.1  Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-12
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-13
2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-17
2.5  Turning off the computer ........................................................................\
2-17  
						

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ........................................................................\
....................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................................\
..........3-2
3.2.1  EZ Mode........................................................................\
..............3-3
3.2.2 Advanced Mode ........................................................................\
..3-4
3.3 My Favorites ........................................................................\
.......................3-7
3.4 Extreme T ........................................................................\
.....3-8
3.5 Main menu ........................................................................\
........................3-23
3.6 Advanced menu ........................................................................\
...............3-26
3.6.1  CPU Configuration ....................................................................3-27
3.6.2 PCH Configuration ....................................................................3-30
3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration.......................................................3-31
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration .....................................................3-33
3.6.5 USB Configuration ....................................................................3-35
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration ......................................................3-36
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ................................................3-37
3.6.8 APM Configuration ....................................................................3-39
3.6.9  Network Stack Configuration.....................................................3-40
3.6.10 ROG Effects ........................................................................\
......3-40
3.7 Monitor menu ........................................................................\
...................3-41
3.8 Boot menu ........................................................................\
........................3-44
3.9 Tool menu ........................................................................\
.........................3-50
3.9.1  ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................3-50
3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase ...................................................................3-50
3.9.3 Graphics Card Information ........................................................3-52
3.9.4  ASUS Overclocking Profile .......................................................3-52
3.9.5  ASUS SPD Information .............................................................3-53
3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure ..............................................3-54
3.10 Exit menu ........................................................................\
..........................3-55
3.11 Updating BIOS ........................................................................\
..................3-56  
						

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Chapter 4: Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1
4.2 Support DVD information ........................................................................\
..4-1
4.2.1  Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2
4.3 Software information ........................................................................\
.........4-3
4.4 AI Suite 3 ........................................................................\
.............................4-3
4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ....................................................................4-6
4.6  ROG Audio features ........................................................................\
.........4-22
4.7 Sonic Radar II ........................................................................\
...................4-28
4.8 GameFirst III ........................................................................\
.....................4-30
4.9 KeyBot........................................................................\
...............................4-33
4.10 ASUS Media Streamer ........................................................................\
.....4-35
4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker ........................................................................\
........4-37
4.12 RAMDisk ........................................................................\
...........................4-38
4.13 MemT ........................................................................\
......................4-41
4.14 ROG CPU-Z ........................................................................\
.......................4-43
Chapter 5:  RAID support
5.1 RAID configurations ........................................................................\
..........5-1
5.1.1  RAID definitions ........................................................................\
..5-1
5.1.2  Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................................5-2
5.1.3 Setting the RAID 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  
						

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the p\
ower cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If\
 possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a de\
vice.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure\
 that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. \
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area\
. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact y\
our 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 re\
ad all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and \
the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer im\
mediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from\
 connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product\
 in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.  
						

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
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This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new techn\
ology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connecto\
rs on the motherboard.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perfor\
m when installing system components.
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This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup \
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with t\
he motherboard package and the software.
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This chapter describes the RAID configurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for produc\
t and software updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS h\
ardware and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of\
 the standard package.  
						

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the foll\
owing symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. .
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
T
Bold textIndicates a menu or an item to select.
ItalicsUsed to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example:  means that you must press the Enter or Return key.
 +  + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).   
						

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MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
LGA1150 socket for 4th/ New 4th/ 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5/ Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel\256 Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
ChipsetIntel® Z97 Express Chipset
Memory
Dual channel memory architecture 
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3200 (O.C.) / 3100 (O.C.) / 3000 (O.C.) / 2933 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2600 (O.C.)\
 / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 2000 (O.C.)\
 / 1866 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*   Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
** Please refer to Memory QVL \(Qualified Vendors List\) for details.
Expansion slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (Red, single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (Black, max. at x4 mode)*
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots**
*  The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot \(PCIEX4_3\) shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1 \
slots and M.2 connector. The default setting is Auto mode.
** The PCIe 2.0 x1 slots \(PCIEX1_1~3\) are disabled when the PCIe 2.0 x\
16 slot \(PCIEX4_3\) operates under M.2 mode. 
** The PCIe 2.0 x1 slots \(PCIEX1_1~3\) and the M.2 connector are disabl\
ed when the PCIEX4_3 operates under PCIe X4 mode.  
VGA
Integrated Intel\256 HD Graphics Processor
HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 2000 @ 60Hz
RGB with maximum resolution of 1920 x 2000 @ 60Hz
Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® Insider™
Multi-GPU supportQuad-GPU NVIDIA® SLI® / AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology  
						

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Storage
Intel\256 Z97 Express Chipset:
6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports*- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10- Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support**
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***
* The supported functions depend on the CPU installed.
** Supports PCIe interface only. 
*** These SATAnot supported.
LAN
1 x Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst III
Audio
ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio- SupremeFX Shielding Technology- ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors- Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Gold Plated Audio Jacks - Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
Audio Feature:- Sonic Radar II- Sonic Studio- Sonic SoundStage- Sonic SenseAmp- DTS Connect
USB
Intel\256 Z97 Express Chipset
6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [red])*
7 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 5 ports at mid-board)**
* Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel\256 native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows\256 8 / 8.1.  
** 1 x USB 2.0 port \(USB13\) shares with ROG extension \(ROG_EXT\) port\
.
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
2 x USB 2.0 ports 
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
1 x Optical S/PDIF out 
1 x HDMI port
MAXIMUS VII HERO specifications summary