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Motherboard MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series
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E9394 First Edition V1 June 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................................ viii MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary........................................ x Package contents....................................................................................................... xv Installation tools and components....
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections.............................................. 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection................................................................... 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections................................................................ 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time..................................................................... 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer........................................................................
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Chapter 4: 4.1 4.2 Software support Installing an operating system.................................................................. 4-1 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..................................................
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Chapter 5: 5.1 RAID support 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...................
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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 power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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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: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. 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.
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Intel®LGA1150 socket for the 5th, New 4th, and 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Support 22nm CPU CPU Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Chipset Intel® Z97 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3100(O.C.)* / 3000(O.
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port (red at bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) 1 x M.
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board [red])* 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board)** USB ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue]) * Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8.1/8. ** 2 x USB 2.0 port at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS HomeCloud Server Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables Cables 1 x SLI™ cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo III card with dual band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0 Accessories 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) 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.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights 1 Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions.
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1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX Formula 2014 SupremeFX Formula 2014 delivers audio that’s as great as a dedicated sound card! Cuttingedge electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation and exceptionally-premium components deliver best-in-class 120dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) output. Exclusive SenseAmp technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts accordingly, and SupremeFX Formula 2014 is able to drive up to 600-ohm headphones.
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1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on the Z97® motherboard. It is equipped with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that offers great durability and provides up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. The BlackWing Chokes handles pressures with ease. The Black Metallic solid capacitor lasts five times longer than the generic capacitors with better low temperature tolerance.
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1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software KeyBot KeyBot is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific or several task at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. This feature supports USB keyboards only. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium anti virus protection for individual users and home offices.
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1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 1. Page 4-pin CHA_FAN1A-3A; 4-pin CHA_FAN1B-3B) 1-42 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1, 4-pin EATX12V_2) 1-43 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. LGA1150 CPU Socket RESET button 1-8 1-27 1-9 1-48 1-31 1-26 1-26 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-39 11.
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1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the New 4th Generation and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Intel® Core™ i5/ Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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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.
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Memory configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. SS - - Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage Timing DIMM socket support (Optional) Voltage 2 G.SKILL FE-3300C13D-8GTXDG (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) 13-15-15-35 1.65 4 • DDR3 3200 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS 2 4 AVEXIR "AVD3UH32001304G4CI(XMP)" 16GB (4x 4GB) SS - - 13-15-15-35 1.65 • • G.
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DDR3 2933 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support (Optional) Voltage 2 4 G.SKILL F3-2933C12D-8GTXDG(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB ) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-2933C12Q-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB (4 x 4GB ) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-2933C12D-16GTXDG(XMP) 16GB (2 x 8GB ) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65 • • G.SKILL F3-2933C12Q-32GTXDG(XMP) 32GB (4 x 8GB ) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.
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DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support (Optional) Voltage 2 4 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 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.
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DDR3 2400 MHz capability Chapter 1 1-14 DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2 4 ADATA AX3U2400W4G11-DMV(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • ADATA AX3U2400W8G11-DMV(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • • Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-12-12-30 - • • Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.
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DDR3 2133 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2 4 ADATA AX3U2133W4G10-DR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • ADATA AX3U2133W8G10-DR(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • • Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-13-13-31 - • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A2133C9 (Ver4.
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 1866 9-9-9-27 1.5 • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13) (XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver8.16) (XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver3.24) (XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2 4 GeIL GEEL316GB1866C9DC(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 1866-9-109-28 1.65 • • Kingston KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • Silicon Power SP004GXLYU186NSA(XMP) 4GB SS - - 1866-9-119-27 - • • Silicon Power SP008GXLYU186NSA(XMP) 8GB DS - - 1866-9-119-27 - • • Team TED38GM1866C13BK 8GB DS Hynix H5TQ4G83AFR 13-13-13-32 1.
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand 2 4 ADATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-1111-28 - • • ADATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-1111-28 - • • ADATA ADDU1600W4G11-B 4GB SS A-DATA DWND-1211A 9-9-924 - • • ADATA ADDU1600W8G11-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EBBG-GN-F 9-9-924 - • • ADATA AX3U1600W4G9-DB(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) SS - - 9-9-924 1.
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver8.21) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-924 1.5 • CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 1600 8-8-824 1.5 • • CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2.12) (XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-924 1.5 • • CORSAIR CML16GX3M2A1600C10 (Ver2.21) (XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-1010-27 1.5 • • CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver7.
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS 2 4 KINGMAX FLGE85F-C8KL9A(XMP) 2GB SS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-928 - • • KINGMAX FLGF65F-C8KL9A(XMP) 4GB DS KINGMAX N/A 9-9-928 - • • Kingston KHX16009CD3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-927 1.65 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3B1/4G(XMP) 4GB SS - - 9-9-927 1.65 • • Kingston KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage 2 4 SanMax SMD-4G28N1P-16KM 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F 1600 - • • SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 • • SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - • • SanMax SMD-8G28NP-16KM 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F 1600 - • • Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V02(XMP) 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-1111-28 1.
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS 2 4 AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • • Apacer 78.B1GDE.
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS 2 4 Kingston KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • Kingston KVR1333D3N9H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • • Kingston KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Chapter 1 1-24 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.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard A shared B – C – D – E – F – G – H – PCIE_x8_2 – shared – – – – – – PCIE_x4_3 shared – – – – – – – PCIE_x1_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIE_x1_2 – – – shared – – – – PCIE_x1_3 shared – – – – – – – I.G.F.
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1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
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3. MemOK! button (MemOK!) • Refer to section Onboard LEDs for the location of the MEMOK_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings.
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4. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature. 5. • The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. • For more information about the KeyBot feature, refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) Press this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. Chapter 1 1-28 • The debug code on the Q-Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button.
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1.2.7 1. Onboard LEDs Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2.
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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.
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5. Q-Code LEDs Chapter 1 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.
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Q-Code table Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
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Code Description 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 – E7 Re
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Q-Code table Chapter 1 Code Description 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 System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) 70 PCH
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Code Description 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 section below) AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot S
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Q-Code table Code Description D2 PCH initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error.
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1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1 - 4; SATAEXPRESS_1 [bottom]) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. • 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.
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2. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1-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.
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3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. These connectors are based on xHCI specification.
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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. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
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5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. 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.
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6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1A-3A; 4-pin CHA_FAN1B-3B) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1, 4-pin EATX12V_2) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
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8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector.
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9. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and the other ROG device. • The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately. • Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base. 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Chapter 1 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data.
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11. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for the thermistor 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.
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13. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER) Chapter 1 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.
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1.2.9 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a 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.
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1.2.10 CrossChill Copper CrossChill Copper is an exclusive ROG heatsink that provides air cooling and water cooling options for optimal cooling performance. The heatsink have integrated fins that improves heat dissipation while the G1/4-inch threaded sockets allows the user to connect water cooling loops that cools the VRMs. G1/4-inch treads • CrossChill Copper is fully sealed and tested before shipment. DO NOT disassemble the CrossChill Copper module.
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Chapter 1 1-50 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 1.
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3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.1.2 CPU installation 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.
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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.
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Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-5
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 2 1 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2.0 Chapter 2 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.
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2.1.9 mPCIe Combo III installation ROG mPCIe Combo III offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. It provides your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for installing smaller SSDs. • 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.
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4. Replace the metal cover and secure the back of the metal cover with the screw that you removed in step 2. 5. Secure the front of the metal cover with the two screws that you removed in step 1. Installing the mPCIe Combo III card To install the mPCIe Combo III card to your motherboard: 1. Remove the screw near the 42-1 pin connector.
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2. Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_III connector on the motherboard then align and insert the mPCIe Combo III card to the MPCIE_COMBO_III connector. The mPCIe Combo III fits in one orientation only. Insert the mPCIe Combo III carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to the motherboard. 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. Chapter 2 3.
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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector To install the Wi-Fi antenna connector: 1. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector. washer bolt bolt washer 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.
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2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to M7F.CAP. 3. Copy M7F.
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors Chapter 2 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.
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• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller.
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Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 5.
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2.4 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6.
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Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
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3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
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3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
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3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press F7 hotkey.
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Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Extreme Tweaker For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
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Quick Note (F9) This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS. • The quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete, cut, copy and paste. • You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
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3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign (“+”) to save it in My Favorites screen.
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3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items.
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When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following items appear. Filter PLL [Auto] Set this item to high BCLK (base clock) mode when using a very high BCLK to improve overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK mode] [High BCLK mode] BCLK Frequency [100] This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0 MHz to 300.0 MHz.
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Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed. Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values depend on the CPU installed.
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CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. The CPU level values depends on the CPU installed in your system. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
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DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse Width [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Initial Value [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM RTL(CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1]
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Third Timings tRDRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRDRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tRDRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] tWRRD_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRRD_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRWR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tWRWR_dr [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] tWRWR_dd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [
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Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scramble Setting [Optimized (ASUS)] Set this item to [Optimized (ASUS)] to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability.
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GPU.DIMM Post Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCIe and DIMM slots. The field shows N/A if there are no devices installed on the slots. External DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading.
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VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item allows to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Power Phase Response]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Duty Control [T.
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Tweakers’ Paradise The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. BCLK Tuning VCCIN Shadow Voltage [Auto] Pseudo Voltage for VCCIN. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] – [2.440V] Termination Anti-Aliasing [Auto] Termination Anti-Aliasing can be enabled to smooth out the change of the PLL Termination Voltage, which may sometimes help to yield a better O.C. result.
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The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Turbo Mode Parameters CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Enabled] This tiem allows the system to dynamically adjusts the CPU voltage and core frequency when enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal regulator. Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help voltage stability.
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Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator during the load transient.
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CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Configures the amount of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor. Increase when increasing Core Frequency. Use <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 1.050000V to 2.200000V at 0.003125V increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage.
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Appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] [–] To offset the voltage by a positive value. To offset the voltage by a negative value.
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CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the I/O on the CPU. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase the amount of voltage to enhance the overclocking capability. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 0.
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PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.70 V to 1.80 V with a 0.00625 V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.
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3.5 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
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Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
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Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
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3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
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3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] This item allows you to protect the CPU by decreasing its frequency as it reaches the thermal throttle point. The thermal monitor includes TM1 (Thermal monitor 1), TM2 (Thermal monitor 2), and EMTTM (Enhanced Multi-threaded Thermal Monitoring).
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
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CPU C-States [Auto] This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 State [Enabled] This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the operating system.
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3.6.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCI-E Speed [Auto] This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. When set to [Gen1], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 1.0 speed. When set to [Gen2], the PCI-E port runs at PCI-E 2.0 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology.
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Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a faster resume time. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect Technology Support [Disabled] This item allows the system to support Intel Smart Connect Technology that periodically refreshes selected applications when the system is in sleep mode.
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SATA Express(SATAEXPRESS_1) and M.2 Configuration [Auto] [Auto] The system will automatically detect the connected SATA Express or M.2 devices and set a higher priority for M.2 that SATA Express interface. The connected device will then run at PCI-E mode first than SATA mode. The SATA devices are available when no SATA Express or M.2 devices are installed. [SATA Express] The bandwidth will be assigned to SATA Express(SATAEXPRESS_1) for add-on devices with M.2 disabled. [M.
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SATA6G_1 (Red) - SATA6G_6 (Red) Press to rename the Intel SATA ports. SATA6G_1 (Red) - SATA6G_6 (Red) [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.
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3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PCIE] The primary display will be set to PCI-E when a PCI-E graphic card is detected. Force the primary display to be from the CPU Graphics. Force the primary display to be from the PCI-E graphic cards.
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NB PCI-E Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEx16_1/2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the operating speed of the PCI-EX16_1 /2 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] The system will automatically select the PCI-E x16 port speed. [Gen1] The PCI-EX16 port will run at PCI-E 1.0 speed. [Gen2] The PCI-EX16 port will run at PCI-E 2.0 speed. [Gen3] The PCI-EX16 port will run at PCI-E 3.0 speed.
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3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.
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3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled] Enable this item to enhance the PCI-E power saving condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].
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SA - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] Enable the PCH side ASPM for energy saving support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG ASPM Control [Disabled] Select the ASPM states for energy saving conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] 3.6.7 Onboard 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.
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Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-EX4_3 Slot(black) Bandwidth [Auto] [Auto] If PCIeX4_3 slot is not occupied by X4 device, both the PCIeX4_3 slot and the SATAEXPRESS_E1 run at X2 mode.
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This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN PXE Option ROM [Disabled] Chapter 3 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.
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3.6.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready [Disabled] Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled(S4+S5] [Enabled(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off] The system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss. [Power On] The system goes into ON state after an AC power loss.
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3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 ROG Effects Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs.
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3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Qfan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions.
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Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Auto] Detect the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switch the control modes. [DC Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto]. CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [300 RPM] This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed.
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Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [DC mode] Enable the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enable the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Source [CPU] The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
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Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values 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%.
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Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. SATA Support [All Devices] [All Devices] All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST. This process extends the POST time. [Hard Drive Only] Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST.
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Boot Logo Display [Disabled] [Auto] Auto adjustments for Windows requirements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hid the logo during POST. The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item This item allows you to select a desired waiting time of the POST report from 0 to 10 seconds or until is pressed. The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Full Screen] or [Auto].
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] [Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
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Key Management Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device. PK Management Delete PK This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
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The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DBX Management DBX Management Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Load Default dbx Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Append Default dbx Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded.
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3.9 Tool menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.
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Displays the available SSDs Click to start the SSD Secure Erase Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped.
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3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to 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 Chapter 3 Allows you to save or load selected progiles to or from a USB drive.
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3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information Allows 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.
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3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage, CPU input voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS. The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to the BIOS menu. CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to input the amount of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor.
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3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.
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3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.
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3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: Chapter 3 3-60 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
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• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3.11.
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3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures used in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on your computer screen. Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment.
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4. When the booting message appears, press within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD/CD is detected. Press ENTER to boot from the DVD/CD. If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: 5. On the FreeDOS prompt, type d: then press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.
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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 security regulations. 5. Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Restart your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure.
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Chapter 4: Software support Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4.2 4 • This motherboard supports Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1 32/64-bit operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit www.asus.
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Support DVD main menu Click to display the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user guide. Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices. Contains ROG related videos. Click to display the ASUS contact information. Click to display product related information.
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3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages. Open the language’s folder to view the software manual. The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.
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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 click or tap the Desktop app. b.
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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 integrated ASUS utilities. Click or tap on the top-right corner of the menu to launch the menu bar.
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4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5 ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 combines TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App functions to push the system’s performance to its optimal potential. It automatically balances the system’s performance, power saving, levels, and fan settings via the user-friendly 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.
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Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU cache, core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost. 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.
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Graphics card Tick to select a mode for graphics card configuration Click to apply the adjustments Click to perform Fan Tuning Click to load profile Click to save the adjustment into a profile Click to undo the adjustments Move the sliders or Click or tap or to adjust the settings Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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Energy Processing Unit (EPU) EPU is a real-time system power-saving chip that automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the lifespan of your hardware components.
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DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM and DRAM Voltage controllers. These controllers offers ultra-precise memory and voltage tuning for optimal system efficiency, stability and performance. The following screens are for reference only. Configuration options varies depending on the motherboard model.
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Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Fan Xpert 3 provides customizable settings of your fans for a cooler and more quiet computing environment. With its fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 3 automatically tweaks the settings of CPU and chassis fans to achieve their best cooling performance. ASUS Fan Xpert 3 also supports hardware level PWM/DC combo mode for the CPU and chassis fans. You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a noiseless operation during light loads.
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Turbo App Turbo App allows you customize the system performance, network priority, and audio setting of an application. When an application is on the Turbo App List, you can allocate the CPU frequency, assign a network priority, and define the audio setting of the selected application. Click to refresh the list of running applications Click to assign a specific application(.
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USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap menu, then select USB 3.0 Boost. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Using the USB 3.
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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.
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System Information This utility displays the detailed information and settings of the installed motherboard, CPU, and memory. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click or tap main menu, then select System Information. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard’s information. Viewing the CPU information Chapter 4 Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor’s information.
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Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information.
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USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Use this utility to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap main menu, then select USB BIOS Flashback. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernate mode. Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item in the BIOS. To do this, go to Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode then set this item to [Disabled]. USB Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models. Launching USB Charger+ To launch USB Charger+, click or tap menu, then select USB Charger+.
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Push Notice This utility allows you get the detailed status of your system to your smart device. You can also send messages to your smart device using this utility. Before using this utility, ensure that you pair your computer with your smart device. For pairing information, refer to section Pairing your computer and smart device. Launching Push Notice on your computer To launch Push Notice, click or tap menu, then select Push Notice.
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Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer This feature allows you to restart, shut down, or put your computer to sleep mode and sends an alert to your smart device.
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Sending messages to your smart device This feature allows you to send messages 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 . Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send your message Click or tap to key in your message Viewing your computer status on your smart device Tap on your smart device to launch Push Notice.
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Wi-Fi Engine To use Wi-Fi Engine, click or tap the then select Wi-Fi Engine. on the top edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, Click to connect to a wireless access point Click to set up your computer as a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless access point or a host router. To use the client mode: 1. On the Wi-Fi Engine menu, click Client Mode to launch Network Connections. 2.
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Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you to set your system as an access point for other wireless-enabled devices. To use AP mode, click AP Mode on the Wi-Fi Engine menu. Key in a network name Key in your password Key in your password for confirmation Click to go back to previous screen Click to select a network connection Click to disable AP mode Click to enable AP mode In this mode, the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth/Internet device’s driver support.
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Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO! Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO! are ASUS exclusive utilities that gives you complete control of your PC anytime and anywhere with your smart devices. You can manage all your public clouds or sync and backup files among your PC and devices. The user interface of your smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution. System requirements System requirements PC Smart device OS Windows 7/Windows 8/ Windows® 8.1 Android 4.
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Creating an ASUS account Ensure that you have an internet connection before you create an account. To create a new ASUS Account: 1. Click or tap Create a New Account on your PC or smart device. The browser will direct you to the ASUS website (www.asus.com). 2. From the ASUS website, click or tap Sign Up then follow onscreen instructions to complete the registration. Logging in To log-in using your PC: 1. Launch Wi-Fi GO! on your PC.
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To log-in using your smart device: 1. Launch Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote on you smart device. 2. Tap ASUS Account (A), key in your ASUS Account and password, then click or tap Login (C). • PCs with the same ASUS account logged in will show up in the device list. • The public-to-private network functions for the iOS system will be available from Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote V2.00.00 or later versions.
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Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote (App for smart devices) Using Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote To use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote: 1. Connect your smart device to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer or log in on your computer and smart devices using the same ASUS account to fully utilize the WiFi GO! functions across different networks. 2. On your smart device, tap 3. From the list of scanned PCs, tap the computer that you want to connect with your smart device. Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote then tap Enter.
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Using the Wake-on-LAN If you want to wake up your computer using the smart device, ensure that you enable the computer’s Wake-on-LAN settings. To configure your computer’s Wake-on-LAN settings: 1. From BIOS Setup, go to Advanced > APM Configuration then set Power On By PCI-E/PCI to [Enabled]. 2. From Windows® OS, do the following: a. On your desktop, click Start, right-click Computer > Manage to launch the Computer Management screen. b. Click Device Manager to view all the installed devices. c.
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Cloud GO! Cloud GO! allows you to control and synchronize your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox®, Google Drive™, and SkyDrive®. • Ensure to set the correct system date and time of your computer and smart device when using Cloud GO! • Due to the cloud storage limitation, you can only upload or synchronize files with a maximum size of 100 MB. • The synchronized files will be saved under the Wi-Fi GO! folder of each cloud storage.
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Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely control your desktop in real-time using your smart device. The System User Account Control (UAC) will be set to Never Notify when using Remote Desktop function. The UAC level will return to your previous settings after you exit Remote Desktop. To use Remote Desktop: On your smart device, tap Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop interface for Windows® 8 Tap to view the cursor Tap to launch the Charms bar Tap to launch the smart device’s keypad.
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Remote Desktop Control Notification This function allows you to send the control authorization to a smart device and directly start using Remote Desktop in your device. 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. Chapter 4 To use Remote Desktop Control Notification: This function requires the Push Notice feature to be installed.
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File Transfer File Transfer allows you to sync and share files between your PCs and smart devices with just a click in public-to-private networks. Transferring files from computer to smart device To transfer files from computer to smart device: 1. Click or tap File Transfer . 2. Click or tap Setting to select the destination for your transferred files. 3. Right-click the file then select Send to > [Device Name]. 4. After the file transfer is complete, click or tap OK.
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Remote Keyboard & Mouse Remote Keyboard & Mouse allows you to use your smart device’s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.
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Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap menu, then select Ai Charger+. on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main Ai Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models.
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4.6 ROG Audio features Installing the Software Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Manager driver from the support DVD that is bundled with the motherboard. If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-click or tap on the icon to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager.
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Equalizer switch Click to enable. This item allows you to adjust the parametric EQ settings according to your preference. Equalizer advanced settings This item available only when the Equalizer switch is enabled. This item allows you to configure the Equalizer settings. You can manually set or customized your setting or choose from any of the preset equalizer settings available. Equalizer presets Displays the current or selected equalizer preset. Bass Boost switch Click to boosts the bass effects.
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Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that is a built-in headphone AMP on onboard audio with three AMP levels adjustment. It detects your headphone’s impedance and adjusts the built-in AMP accordingly. Sonic SenseAmp only works on front panel. When you plug a headphone into the front headphone jack, Sonic SenseAmp displays a popup window that displays “Detecting headphone impedance”.
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After you close the pop-window, Sonic SenseAmp enters speaker configuration and displays the adjusted headphone impedance.
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Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is a hardware based sound solution for virtual Sound Stage that offers four preset gaming profiles: FPS, Racing, Fighting and Sports. • This feature is only available for front panel Headphone output. • You can enable this feature by enabling the dedicated SoundStage button on your motherboard. Refer to the Onboard buttons section on this user guide for more information.
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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.
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4.7 Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II is designed for First Person Shooting (FPS) games and shows the precise direction and intensity of where a sound is coming from. It features a simple and friendly user-interface and also features sound enhancers to amplify desired sound effects. Display Menu Customize the settings for each game including Transparency, Signal, Size, and Remanency. Displays the options available. Click a tab to select an option. Each option has its own settings and menus.
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Audio Mode/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.
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4.8 GameFirst III GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) facilitating different user scenarios. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run faster and smoother. To use GameFirst III, double-click on the desktop.
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Network Monitor Top 5 application 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.
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Bandwidth Test You can use this feature to test the Internet Service Provider (ISP) speed or manually key in the desired uploading/downloading speed and apply the speed if needed.
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4.9 KeyBot KeyBot is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific or several task at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. To use KeyBot: 1. Press the KeyBot button on the motherboard. The KeyBot feature is enabled when the KEYBOT_LED light is on. 2. Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port.
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Smart Input • Smart Input records a sequence of typed characters and speeds up key input by allowing you to play back this sequence with a press of a button. The recorded sequence is stored in the KeyBot microchip. Please note this is unencrypted and is meant for convenience, not for security. • If you do not wish to use the Smart Input feature, click the Clean button at the top-left of the screen. Another option is to access the UEFI BIOS and erase the relevant KeyBot profile.
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4.10 ASUS Media Streamer ASUS Media Streamer allows you to enjoy your PC’s multimedia content anywhere. You can pipe music from your PC or stream your favorite movie to a smart TV using your PC or smart device. • Ensure to enable the DLNA setting of your devices first. • ASUS Media Streamer supports NFC function. • Ensure to install ASUS HomeCloud on your PC. • An Internet connection is required to fully utilize this feature.
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Adding and deleting media files 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 Chapter 4 The following media formats are supported: .3gp, .mp4, .m4a, .aac, .ts, .flac, .mp3, .mid, .xmf, .mxmf, .rtttl, .rtx, .ota, .imy, .ogg, .mkv, .wav, .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .webp, .
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4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker This ASUS exclusive utility provides an easy-to-use interface to identify and utilize all drive space in hard disk drives (HDD). ASUS Disk Unlocker is supported only on Windows® 7 and Windows® 8. To launch ASUS Disk Unlocker, click .
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4.12 RAMDisk RAMDisk is a data-storage software that reserves a part of your system’s memory and turns it into a high-speed virtual drive where you can store cache files and game apps for instant access. The Dynamic Memory Allocation function can release the unused memory of RAMDisk back to the system when needed and helps extend the lifespan of your SSD or HDD. The following folders are not suitable for RAMDisk optimization.
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To delete or format an existing RAMDisk drive: Click to delete the existing RAMDisk drive Click to format the existing RAMDisk drive The format function is available only if you enable the Dynamic Memory Allocation function on your disk. Creating/Deleting a Junction Point A junction point creates a link that remaps the original contents into the RAMDisk, enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location.
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Synchronizing 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.
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4.13 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a software that you can use to view all levels of memory timings. You can validate your MemTweakIt settings to generate a memory efficiency score that 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.
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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, and click Submit. Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage. 1. Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate. 2. In Manual Mode, click Save Validation File. 3. Key in a file name for your configuration file and click Submit. 4. Click validation webpage. 5.
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4.14 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • The ROG Connect cable is purchased 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.
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2. Click Function to display more options. RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST. You can switch the display mode between String and Code. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable. RC Diagram Chapter 4 RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status.
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Chapter 5: RAID support RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5 The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 configuration. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5.1.
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5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.
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5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST, press + to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID RAID Volumes: None defined.
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Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
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5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press . The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB.
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Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Name Volume0 [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Level Drives RAID0(Stripe) 2 Capacity 298.0GB Status Normal Bootable Yes [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
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Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and then press . The following warning message appears: [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector.
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5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
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Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B speciﬁcations. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
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REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.com/ Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support +86-21-38429911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://www.asus.com/tw/support/ ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA A-5 (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Appendices Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Jun. 04, 2014 Steve Chang / President 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Appendices A-6 Appendices