Asus Maximus VII Ranger Specifications

MotherboardMAXIMUS VII IMPACT

xMAXIMUS VII IMPACT specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPULGA1150 socket for 4th, New 4th, and 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Co

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Load 200 BLCK ProfileConguration options: [OK] [Cancel]Load 3700 DRAM Freq. with 2x4GB in CHAConguration options:

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-15Chapter 3BCLK Frequency [100.0]This item allows you to congure a higher BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limi

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-17Chapter 3DRAM Timing ControlThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Load 2x4GB New Single-sided 1.85V 3000Conguration options: [Yes] [No]Load 2x8GB Samsung 1.65V 2400Conguration opti

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-19Chapter 3Latency Compensator [Auto]Set this item to [Enabled] to improve performance and overclocking.Conguration options:

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D0) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D1) [Auto]Conguration options: [Au

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-21Chapter 3Dec_WRDConguration options: [Auto] [0] – [1] tRDWR [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]tRDWR_dr [Auto]Co

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CMD Sense Amplifier [Auto]Reducing the value helps in overclocking and over-voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-23Chapter 3GPU.DIMM Post The GPU.DIMM Post automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory ins

xi(continued on the next page)LAN1 x Intel® I218-V Gigabit LAN - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical l

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.Conguration options: [

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-25Chapter 3CPU Power Thermal Control [130]A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclo

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PCH ICC Voltage [Auto]Power Supply for the Integrated Clock Controller. Lower may be better.Clock Crossing VBoot [Au

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-27Chapter 3Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to provide rapid protec

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Idle Power-in Response [Auto]This item allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator wh

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-29Chapter 3Fully Manual Mode [Enabled]Set this item to [Enabled] to support voltage control via ROG Connect and OC Panel.Con

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Offset Mode Sign [+][+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.[-] To offset the voltage by a negative value.CP

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-31Chapter 3The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cac

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SVID Support [Auto]Set this item to [Enabled] when overclocking. Disabling this item prevents the CPU from communica

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-33Chapter 3DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to congure the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines. The

xii(continued on the next page)Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ-45) port3 x Audio jacks** Audio jacks are locate

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-35Chapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator pas

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3To change a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Enter Current Passw

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-37Chapter 33.6.1 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detect

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combi

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-39Chapter 3Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]This item allows your CPU to reduce power consumption when the system is in idle mode.C

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.2 PCH ConfigurationPCI Express ConfigurationThis item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. PCI-E Speed

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-41Chapter 3Intel (R) Smart Connect TechnologyISCT Support [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Smar

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.3 PCH Storage ConfigurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. T

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-43Chapter 3Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]This item is designed for LPM (link power management) support with a better energ

xiiiSpecial FeaturesASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMMInternal Connector

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.4 System Agent ConfigurationCPU Display Audio [Enabled]Enable this item for the CPU display audio support.Cong

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-45Chapter 3DMI ConfigurationEnable this item for the DMI (Direct media interface) to run at PCI-E 2.0 speed.DMI Gen 2 [Enable

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item sho

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-47Chapter 33.6.6 Platform Misc ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features.PCI E

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PCH - PCI ExpressDMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management o

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-49Chapter 33.6.7 Onboard Devices ConfigurationScroll down to view the other BIOS items.HD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller. Conguration optio

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-51Chapter 33.6.8 APMErP Ready [Disabled]This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.9 Network Stack ConfigurationNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-53Chapter 33.6.11 Intel(R) Rapid Storage TechnologyCreate RAID VolumeThis item allows you to create a RAID volume.This item

xivPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VII IMPACTCables 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cablesAccessories I

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-55Chapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.[Auto] Detects the type of CPU fa

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]These items allow you to enable or disable the chassis fans’ Q-Fan control fe

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-57Chapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the other BIO

3-58Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]This item allows you to disable or have full system control of the PS/2 device

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-59Chapter 3Option ROM Messages [Enabled][Enabled] The option ROM messages are shown during POST (Power-on Self-Test). [Disab

3-60Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Secure BootThis item allows you to congure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the sys

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-61Chapter 3Load PK from FileThis item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.The PK le must be forma

3-62Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DBX ManagementThe dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-63Chapter 33.9 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

xvInstallation tools and componentsThe tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.PC chassisPower supply unit

3-64Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Displays the available SSDsStatus definition:• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure.

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-65Chapter 3Profile NameAllows you to input a prole name to save the current BIOS settings.Save to ProfileAllows you to save

3-66Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.5 ASUS SPD InformationAllows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key ConfigureThe ROG O

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-67Chapter 3CPU Core Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the Cores of the processor. I

3-68Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or disc

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-69Chapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability

3-70Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-71Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.• DO

3-72Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures use

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-73Chapter 34. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.Updating

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3-74Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 35. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Resta

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-1Chapter 44Chapter 4: Software supportSoftware support44.1 Installing an operating system• ThismotherboardsupportsWindo

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructi

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-3Chapter 4Thescreenshotsinthissectionareforreferenceonly.TheactualsoftwaremanualscontaininginthesupportDVDv

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Windows® 8 OS1. PlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrivethenfollowonscreeninstructions.2. FromtheAS

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-5Chapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFromtheDesktop,clickStart > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4AI Suite 3 main menu bar• SomefunctionsintheAISuite3mainmenuinthisuserguidemayvarydependingon

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-7Chapter 44.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 5ASUSDualIntelligentProcessors5combinesTPU,EPU,DIGI+PowerControl,Fan

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using 5-Way OptimizationClickortapthe5-WayOptimizationbuttonthenclickortapStarttoauto-detecttheb

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-9Chapter 4TurboV Processing Unit (TPU)TPUallowsyoutomanuallyadjusttheCPUfrequency,CPUcache,corefrequencies,DRAM

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsRepublic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4CPU StrapClick to save the adjustment into a profileClick to load the saved profileClick to apply the adjustme

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-11Chapter 4Energy Processing Unit (EPU)EPUisanenergy-processingutilitythatallowsyoutoadjusttheCPU,GPU,andFanCo

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• WhenyouenabletheConguredMaxCPUPowertoboosttheenergysavingcondition,theCPUfrequencyisdisp

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-13Chapter 4Away ModeClick or tap to apply the adjustmentsClick or tap to undo the adjustmentsClick or tap to apply the defaul

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4DIGI+ Power ControlDIGI+PowerControlutilityallowsyoutoadjusttheCPUandDRAMpowersettingsforoptima

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-15Chapter 4Adjusting the DRAM PowerDRAM Voltage FrequencyAllowsyoutoadjusttheDRAMswitchingfrequencytostabilizethes

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Fan Xpert 2FanXpert2automaticallydetectsandtweaksthefanspeedsandprovidesyouwithoptimizedfanset

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-17Chapter 4RPM ModeRPMModeallowsyoutosetthefanspeedatitsxedvaluewhentheCPUtemperaturedrops75oCandbelow.

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Turbo AppTurboAppallowsyoucustomizethesystemperformance,networkpriority,andaudiosettingofanappl

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-19Chapter 44.4.2 USB 3.0 BoostUSB3.0BoosttechnologysupportsUASP(USBAttachedSCSIProtocol)thatautomaticallyspeeds

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.2 ROG Gaming FeaturesSupremeFX Impact IIThe bundled SupremeFX Impact II sound card, a dedicated audio

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.3 USB BIOS FlashbackUSBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutocheckandsavethelatestBIOSversiontoaUSBstor

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-21Chapter 4Downloading the latest BIOSBeforeyoustartdownloading,ensurethatyouhaveinstalledtheUSBstoragedeviceto

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.4 USB Charger+USBCharger+allowsyoutoquick-chargeyourportableUSBdevicesevenifyourcomputeris

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-23Chapter 44.4.5 Wi-Fi EngineWi-FiEngineallowsyoutoconnecttoawirelessnetworkandsetupyourcomputerasanaccess

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. Fromthelistofavailablenetworks,selectanetworkthatyouwanttoconnectto.Somenetworksmayrequir

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-25Chapter 44.4.6 EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftwares,drive

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logoClick or tap to search an image file for your boot logoClick

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-27Chapter 44.4.7 Push NoticeThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcanals

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computerThisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputer

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-29Chapter 4Viewing your computer status on your smart deviceTapPush NoticeonyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice.Sendin

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-3Chapter 1Intel® EthernetThis LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with lower CPU utilization for a s

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.8 System InformationThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedinformationofthemotherboard,CPU,andmem

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-31Chapter 4Viewing the SPD informationClickortaptheSPDtabtoviewthememory’sinformation.

4-32Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Wi-Fi GO!Wi-FiGO!isASUS-exclusiveWi-Fiutilitythatallowsyoutowirelesslystreamyourmediales

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-33Chapter 44.5.1 Signing in to your ASUS AccountWi-FiGO!givesyoucompletecontrolofyourcomputeranytimeandanywhere.

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• ThesystemswiththesameASUSaccountloggedinwillshowupinthedevicelist.• Thepublic-to-privaten

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-35Chapter 4Use your smart device to scan QR Codes for more informationClick to set a password or log in using your ASUS Accou

4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote (App for smart devices)Using Wi-Fi GO! & NFC RemoteTousetheWi-FiGO!&N

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-37Chapter 4Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote interface main pageRemote Keyboard & MouseRemote DesktopFile TransferCloud GO!Thes

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Cloud GO!CloudGO!allowsyoutocontrolandsynchronizeyourlesacrossmultiplecloudservicessuchasASUS

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-39Chapter 4Remote DesktopRemoteDesktopallowsyoutoremotelycontrolyourdesktopinreal-timeusingyoursmartdevice.The

iiE9439First EditionJuly 2014Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1CPU Level UpWith ROG’s CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Simply select the p

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Remote Desktop function keys• SelectmultitouchmodetosupportMicrosoftmultitouchfunctionsonWindows®8

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-41Chapter 42. Selectadevicefromthedroplist.3. ClickSendtosendtheRemoteDesktopcontrolauthorizationtothes

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4File TransferFileTransferallowsyoutosyncandsharelesbetweenyourcomputersandsmartdeviceswithjus

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-43Chapter 4Remote Keyboard & MouseRemoteKeyboard&Mouseallowsyoutouseyoursmartdevice’stouchpanelasaremo

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 ASUS Media StreamerTheASUSMediaStreamerallowsyoutoenjoyyourmultimediacontentanywhere.Youcan

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-45Chapter 44.6.2 Using ASUS Media StreamerTouseASUSMediaStreamer,launchASUSHomeCloudfromyourdesktopthenclickor

4-46Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.7 ROG Audio featuresInstalling the SoftwareFollowtheinstallationwizardtoinstalltheRealtek®AudioMa

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-47Chapter 4Equalizer switchClickortaptoenabletheequalizer.ThisitemallowsyoutoadjusttheparametricEQsettingsac

4-48Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.7.2 Sonic SenseAmpSonicSenseAmpisanexclusiveROGinventionthatisabuilt-inheadphoneAMPononboard

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-49Chapter 4Afteryouclosethepop-window,SonicSenseAmpentersspeakercongurationanddisplaystheadjustedheadphoneimp

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-5Chapter 11.1.5 ROG rich bundled softwareKaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus prot

4-50Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.7.3 Sonic SoundStageSonicSoundStageisahardwarebasedsoundsolutionforvirtualSoundStagethatoffers

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-51Chapter 4DTS ConnectDTSConnectdeliversexcellentaudioentertainmentacrossallformatsandworkswith4,5.1and7.1cha

4-52Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.8 Sonic Radar IISonicRadarIIisdesignedforFirstPersonShooting(FPS)gamesandshowstheprecisedire

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-53Chapter 4Control MenuAllowsyoutocongureshortcutkeys.Audio Mode/Radar Selection menuAllowsyoutocongurethesounde

4-54Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.9 GameFirst IIIGameFirstIIIisanetworkmanagementsoftwarethatfeaturesfourpresetpacketprioritized

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-55Chapter 4Network MonitorTop 5 applicationDisplaysthetop5bandwidthconsumingapplicationscurrentlyused.Application usa

4-56Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click to begin the speed testBandwidth TestYoucanusethisfeaturetotesttheInternetServiceProvider(IS

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-57Chapter 44.10 KeybotKeyBotisabuilt-inmicroprocessorthatprovidesinstantupgradetoyourkeyboard.Youcancongurean

4-58Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Function KeysShortcut

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-59Chapter 44.11 MemTweakItMemTweakItisasoftwarethatyoucanusetoviewalllevelsofmemorytimings.Youcanvalidateyo

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install

4-60Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Tovalidateandsaveyourcongurationmanually:1. LaunchMemTweakItandclickValidate.2. InManual Mode,c

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-61Chapter 44.12 RAMDiskRAMDiskisadata-storagesoftwarethatreservesapartofyoursystem’smemoryandturnsitintoahi

4-62Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4To delete or format an existing RAMDisk drive: Click to delete the existing RAMDisk driveClick to format the e

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT4-63Chapter 4Synchronizing backup files Aftercreatingajunctionpoint,RAMDiskautomaticallycreatesabackupfolderinthe

4-64Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.13 ROG CPU-ZThisutilitygathersinformationaboutthemaindevicesinstalledinyoursystemanddisplaysi

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID configurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports R

5-2Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performanc

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM uti

5-4Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-7Chapter 1Refer to sections 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel con

5-6Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5Deleting a RAID setBe cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you de

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, s

5-8Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Plug

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACTA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op

A-2AppendicesAppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210o

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACTA-3AppendicesREACHComplyingwiththeREACH(Registration,Evaluation,Authorisation,andRestrictionofChemicals)regulatoryf

A-4AppendicesAppendicesBluetooth Industry Canada StatementThisClassBdevicemeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadianinterference-causingequipmentre

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACTA-5AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address  15Li-TeRoad,Peitou,Taipei,Taiwan11259Telephone  +

A-6AppendicesAppendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Addr

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Buttons/Slots Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pi

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-9Chapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th,

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Recommended memory configurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DD

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-11Chapter 1Memory configurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 3200 MHz capabilityDDR3 3100 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltag

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-13Chapter 1DDR3 2933 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

iiiContentsSafety information ... viiAbout this guid

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2666 MHz capacityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Op

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-15Chapter 1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)2Kingston KHX24C11K4/16X

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2000 MHz capacityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Op

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-17Chapter 1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)2G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q-

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)2ASint SLA302G0

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-19Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capacityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)2

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capacityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (O

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-21Chapter 1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)2AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capacityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Op

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-23Chapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion card. Failure to do so may cause yo

iv2.2 BIOS update utility ... 2-182.3 Motherboard rear and audio con

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIE_x16 shared – – – – – – –I.G.F.X. shared – – – – –

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-25Chapter 11.2.6 Onboard buttonsOnboard buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 13. KeyBot button (KEYBOT)The Keybot button allows you to congure and assign actions to your keyboard for

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-27Chapter 11.2.7 Onboard LEDs1. Hard Disk LEDThe hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks wh

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 13. USB BIOS Flashback LEDThis LED ashes when the BIOS is updating and turns off after the BIOS update.4.

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-29Chapter 15. Q-Code LEDsThe Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Q-Code table(continued on the next page)Code Description00Not used01Power on. Reset type detection (soft/h

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-31Chapter 1Q-Code table(continued on the next page)Code Description50 – 53Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type o

1-32Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionF9Recovery capsule is not foundFAInvalid recovery capsuleFB – FFReserved for future AMI er

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-33Chapter 1Code Description9CUSB Detect9DUSB Enable9E – 9FReserved for future AMI codesA0IDE initialization is startedA1IDE R

v3.10 Exit menu ... 3-683.11 Updating BIOS ...

1-34Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionD2PCH initialization errorD3Some of the Architectural Protocols are not availableD4PCI res

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-35Chapter 11.2.8 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4 [red])These connectors conn

1-36Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for addition

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-37Chapter 1Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!The USB 2.0 ports (USB1213)

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 14. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1)Connect the fan cables to the fan connec

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-39Chapter 1• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

1-40Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis powe

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-41Chapter 1Two (2) USB 2.0 ports (USB1213) at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.• The OC Panel and Front Bas

1-42Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 19. mPCIe Combo IV connector (50-1 pin MPCIE_COMBO_IV)This connector is for the bundled mPCIE Combo IV car

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-43Chapter 111. Impact_CoolHub connector (20-1 pin IMPACT_COOLHUB)This connector is for the bundled Impact CoolHub card. Inst

viChapter 5: RAID support5.1 RAID configurations ...5-15.1.1 RAID de

1-44Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.9 ProbeItThe ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a mul

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT1-45Chapter 11.2.10 SupremeFX Impact II audio cardThe bundled SupremeFX Impact II audio card integrates all the audio function

1-46Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. Audio portsThese high-denition audio ports allow you to connect your audio devices such as high-deni

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-1Chapter 2Basic Installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are for

2-2Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 24. Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.3. Place

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-3Chapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

2-4Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.2 CPU installationEnsure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT insta

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-5Chapter 22.1.3 SupremeFX Impact II audio card installationThe illustrations in this section are for reference only. The mot

2-6Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2To remove a DIMM2.1.4 DIMM installation

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-7Chapter 22.1.5 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU b

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

2-8Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2ORIf you have difculty in installing a CPU fan with a cooler backplate of varying design, we suggest to use

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-9Chapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

2-10Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.6 ATX Power connectionOR

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-11Chapter 22.1.7 SATA device connectionOR

2-12Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.8 Front I/O ConnectorUSB 2.0AAFP_PANELTo install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connect

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-13Chapter 22.1.9 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cards2.1.10 Impact CoolHub Card installationTo install Impa

2-14Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.11 mPCIe Combo IV card installationROG mPCIe Combo IV card offers expandability solutions with the late

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-15Chapter 2The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module ts in one orientation only. If it does not t, try reversing it.3. Align and insert th

2-16Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2• The mPCIe Combo IV ts in one orientation only.• The motherboard layout varies with models.2. Locate th

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-17Chapter 2Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector1. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

2-18Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.2 BIOS update utilityUSB BIOS FlashbackUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without en

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-19Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.3.1 Rear I/O connection* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next

2-20Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2* LAN ports LED indications• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under W

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-21Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo Speakers2.3.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports

2-22Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT2-23Chapter 2Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

2-24Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.4 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-1Chapter 3BIOS setup33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI archite

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you s

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides yo

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DANG

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settin

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-5Chapter 3Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My FavoritesFor saving the frequently-used s

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Quick Note (F9)This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-7Chapter 33.2.3 QFan ControlThe QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Configuring fans manuallySelect Manual from the list of proles to manually congure your fans’ operating speed.To co

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-9Chapter 33.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to t

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Creating RAIDTo create RAID:1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-11Chapter 33.3 My FavoritesMy Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Adding items to My FavoritesTo add BIOS items:1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen

ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT3-13Chapter 33.4 Extreme Tweaker menuThe Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautio