Asus MAXIMUS VII GENE Specifications

MotherboardMAXIMUS VII GENE

x(continued on the next page)StorageIntel® Z97 Express Chipset:6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports*- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 13 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 1

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto][Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by A

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-15Chapter 3CPU Ratio Tuner [Auto]Enable this item to enhance the performance of non-K series CPUs. Conguration options: [Auto]

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM Timing ControlThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> an

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-17Chapter 3DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535]DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]Conguration op

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]DRAM IO-L(CHA_R0D0) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]DRAM IO-L(CH

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-19Chapter 3Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]tWRWR [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [7]tWRWR_dr [Auto]Conguration

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DQ Sense Amplifier [Auto]Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+16] –

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-21Chapter 3GPU.DIMM PostAutomatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCIe an

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.[Auto] Set the phase

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-23Chapter 3CPU Power Thermal Control [130]A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends theoverclocki

xi(continued on the next page)ROG Exclusive FeaturesExtreme Engine Digi+ III- Full digital CPU/DRAM power- NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET- 60A Ferrite

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Tweakers’ ParadiseThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.BCLK TuningInitial BCLK Freq

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-25Chapter 3Internal CPU Power ManagementThe subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.Enhanced Intel Sp

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3We recommend to set this item to [Disable] when overclocking. CPU Internal Power ConfigurationCPU Integrated VR Effi

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-27Chapter 3CPU Internal Power Saving ControlPower Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto]Lower value provides sufcient overclocking to

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Core Voltage [Auto]Congures the amount of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor. Increase when increasing C

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-29Chapter 3The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage to [Manual Mode].CPU Graphics Voltage Override

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Analog I/O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+][+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.[–] To offset the voltage

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-31Chapter 3PCH Core Voltage [Auto]This item allows you to set the Core voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). You can u

3-32Chapter 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 GENE3-33Chapter 3SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.• If you have forgotten your BIO

xiiInternal Connectors1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports)2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional three USB 2.0 ports,

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passw

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-35Chapter 33.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be c

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.1 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-37Chapter 3Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable prevents certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combi

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU C-States [Auto]This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.Conguration options: [Auto] [Disa

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-39Chapter 33.6.2 PCH ConfigurationPCI Express ConfigurationThis item allows you to congure the PCI Express slots. PCI-E Speed

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the hybrid hard disk support for a fast

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-41Chapter 3SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]This item allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[

3-42Chapter 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 GENE3-43Chapter 3CPU Graphics Multi-Monitor [Disabled]Enable this item for the Intel graphics render standby support to reduce the iG

xiiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.MotherboardROG MAXIMUS VII GENECables3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables1 x SLI®

3-44Chapter 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 GENE3-45Chapter 33.6.6 Platform Misc ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to congure the platform-related features.PCI-E N

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SA - PCI ExpressDMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]Enable the PCH side ASPM for energy saving support. Conguration opt

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-47Chapter 3ASMedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]This item allows you to enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of your system.Co

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.8 APM ConfigurationErP Ready [Disabled]Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system rea

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-49Chapter 33.6.9 Network Stack ConfigurationNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network

3-50Chapter 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 GENE3-51Chapter 3Fan Speed ControlCPU Q-Fan Control [Auto][Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the

3-52Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Source [CPU]The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature sour

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-53Chapter 3Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When

xivInstallation tools and components1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriverPC chassis Power supply unitIntel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatibl

3-54Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Fast Boot [Enabled][Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.[Enabled] Allows your system

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-55Chapter 3Boot Logo Display [Auto][Auto] Auto adjustments for Windows requirements.[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size

3-56Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CSM (Compatibility Support Module)This item allows you to congure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to f

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-57Chapter 3Key ManagementClear Secure Boot keysThis item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item all

3-58Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The db le must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DBX ManagementDBX

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-59Chapter 33.9 Tool menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press &l

3-60Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Displays the available SSDsStatus definition:• Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-61Chapter 33.9.4 Graphics Card InformationThis item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system.

3-62Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.6 ASUS SPD InformationAllows you to view the DRAM SPD information. DIMM slot numberAllows you to select the DIM

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-63Chapter 33.9.7 ROG OC Panel H-Key ConfigureThe ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure allows you to input and save values on the CPU co

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsRepublic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers y

3-64Chapter 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 GENE3-65Chapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

3-66Chapter 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 GENE3-67Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.•

3-68Chapter 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 GENE3-69Chapter 34. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.Updating t

3-70Chapter 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 GENE4-1Chapter 44Chapter 4: Software supportSoftware support44.1 Installing an operating system• ThismotherboardsupportsWindows

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 GENE4-3Chapter 4Thescreenshotsinthissectionareforreferenceonly.TheactualsoftwaremanualscontaininginthesupportDVDvar

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1M.2 SupportThis motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares bandwidth with PCIe x2 slot to speed up dat

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFromtheDesktop,clickStart>All Programs>ASUS>AI Suite 3 >

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-5Chapter 4AI Suite 3 main menu bar• SomefunctionsintheAISuite3mainmenuinthisuserguidemayvarydependingonthemo

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4DONOTremoveyourfanduringthetuningprocess.4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5ASUSDualIntelligentProces

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-7Chapter 4Using TPUCPU Frequency• SettheCPURatioSettingiteminBIOSto[Auto]beforeusingtheCPUFrequencyinTPU.Refe

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4GPU BoostClick to save the adjustment into a profileClick to load the saved profileClick to apply the adjustmen

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-9Chapter 44.5.3 Energy Processing Unit (EPU)EPUisanenergy-processingutilitythatallowsyoutoadjusttheCPU,GPU,andFa

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4PerformanceClick or tap to apply the adjustmentsClick or tap to undo the adjustmentsClick or tap to apply the

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-11Chapter 44.5.4 DIGI+ Power ControlDIGI+PowerControlutilityallowsyoutoadjusttheCPUandDRAMpowersettingsforoptim

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Adjusting the DRAM PowerDRAM Voltage FrequencyAllowsyoutoadjusttheDRAMswitchingfrequencytostabilizet

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-13Chapter 44.5.5 Fan Xpert 3ASUSFanXpert3providescustomizablesettingsofyourfansforacoolerandmorequietcomputing

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-3Chapter 11.1.2 ROG Gaming FeaturesSupremeFX Impact IIROG knows the importance of awless audio – pristine effects and full-ra

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4RPM ModeRPMModeallowsyoutosetthefanspeedatitsxedvaluewhentheCPUtemperaturedrops75oCandbel

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-15Chapter 44.5.6 Turbo AppTurboAppallowsyoucustomizethesystemperformance,networkpriority,andaudiosettingofanapp

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click to select a USB device Click to enable the USB device’s normal data transfer rateClick to enable UASP or

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-17Chapter 44.5.8 EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftware,drivers,

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.9 System InformationThisutilitydisplaysthedetailedinformationandsettingsoftheinstalledmotherbo

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-19Chapter 4Viewing the SPD informationClickortaptheSPDtabtoviewthememory’sinformation.

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Set a schedule for the BIOS Update downloadClick to check for a new BIOS update available for downloadClick or

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-21Chapter 44.5.11 USB Charger+USBCharger+allowsyoutoquick-chargeyourportableUSBdevicesevenifyourcomputerisoff,

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.12 Push NoticeThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youca

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-23Chapter 4Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computerThisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputertosle

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.3 ROG Exclusive FeaturesExtreme Engine Digi+ IIIExtreme Engine Digi+ III offers you a hardcore power d

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Viewing your computer status on your smart deviceTapPush NoticeonyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice.Se

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-25Chapter 44.5.13 Ai Charger+AiCharger+allowsyoutofast-chargeyourportableBC1.1*mobiledevicesonyourcomputer’sUSB

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 ROG Audio featuresInstalling the SoftwareFollowtheinstallationwizardtoinstalltheRealtek®AudioMa

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-27Chapter 4Equalizer switchClicktoenable.ThisitemallowsyoutoadjustthegraphicEQsettingsaccordingtoyourpreference

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6.2 Sonic SenseAmpSonicSenseAmpisanexclusiveROGinventionthatisabuilt-inheadphoneAMPononboard

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-29Chapter 4Afteryouclosethepop-window,SonicSenseAmpentersspeakercongurationanddisplaystheadjustedheadphoneimped

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6.3 Sonic SoundStageSonicSoundStageisahardwarebasedsoundsolutionforvirtualSoundStagethatoffers

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-31Chapter 44.6.4 DTS ConnectDTSConnectdeliversexcellentaudioentertainmentacrossallformatsandworkswith4,5.1and7.

4-32Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.7 Sonic Radar IISonicRadarIIisdesignedforFirstPersonShooting(FPS)gamesandshowstheprecisedire

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-33Chapter 4Audio Mode/Radar Selection menuAllowsyoutocongurethesoundenhancers.Tick to choose the desired sound enhancerA

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-5Chapter 11.1.4 ASUS Special FeaturesAI Suite 3With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusiv

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.8 GameFirst IIIGameFirstIIIisanetworkmanagementsoftwarethatfeaturesfourpresetpacketprioritized

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-35Chapter 4Network MonitorTop 5 applicationDisplaysthetop5bandwidthconsumingapplicationscurrentlyused.Application usage

4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click to begin the speed testBandwidth TestYoucanusethisfeaturetotesttheInternetServiceProvider(IS

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-37Chapter 44.9 KeyBotKeyBotisabuilt-inmicroprocessorthatprovidesinstantupgradetoyourkeyboard.Youcancongureanda

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Function KeysShortcut

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-39Chapter 44.10 ASUS Media StreamerASUSMediaStreamerallowsyoutoenjoyyourPC’smultimediacontentanywhere.Youcanpipe

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Adding and deleting media filesThefollowingmediaformatsaresupported:.3gp,.mp4,.m4a,.aac,.ts,.ac,

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-41Chapter 44.11 ASUS Disk UnlockerThisASUSexclusiveutilityprovidesaneasy-to-useinterfacetoidentifyandutilizealldr

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.12 RAMDiskRAMDiskisadata-storagesoftwarethatreservesapartofyoursystem’smemoryandturnsitinto

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-43Chapter 4To delete or format an existing RAMDisk drive: Click to delete the existing RAMDisk driveClick to format the existin

iiE9752Revised Edition V2October 2014Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.5 ROG rich bundled softwareKaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium anti v

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Synchronizing backup files Aftercreatingajunctionpoint,RAMDiskautomaticallycreatesabackupfolderint

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE4-45Chapter 44.13 MemTweakItMemTweakItisasoftwarethatyoucanusetoviewalllevelsofmemorytimings.Youcanvalidateyour

4-46Chapter 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 GENE4-47Chapter 44.14 ROG CPU-ZThisutilitygathersinformationaboutthemaindevicesinstalledinyoursystemanddisplaysitina

4-48Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID configurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAI

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 GENE5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utili

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 GENE5-5Chapter 55. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the s

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-7Chapter 11.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboa

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 GENE5-7Chapter 5Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utilityTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, sel

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 GENEA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper

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

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

A-4AppendicesAppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-34

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENEA-5AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE R

A-6AppendicesAppendices

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and i

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-9Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-11Chapter 1Recommended memory configurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Memory configurationsYou may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-13Chapter 1MAXIMUS VII GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip NO.Timing Volt

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2500 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-15Chapter 1DDR3 2400 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)2 4

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1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2133 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-17Chapter 1DDR3 1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)2 4C

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1800 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Opt

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-19Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1(continued on the next page)DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendorsPart No.Size SS/DS Chip BrandChip NO.Timing Vol

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-21Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendorsPart No.Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)2

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Op

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-23Chapter 1(continued on the next page)DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (O

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-25Chapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause yo

iv2.4 Starting up for the first time ...2-192.5 Turning off the computer ...

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chass

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-27Chapter 1PCIe operating modeSlot/ Connector Auto ModemPCIe ModeM.2 ModePCIe X4 ModePCIeX4_1 2 4 2 2 4M.2 1 – 1 2 –mPCIe 1 – 1

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.6 Onboard buttonsOnboard buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-cas

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-29Chapter 13. MemOK! buttonInstalling DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and th

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 14. KeyBot button (KEYBOT)The Keybot button allows you to congure and assign actions to your keyboard for

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-31Chapter 11.2.7 Onboard LEDs1. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It bl

1-32Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 13. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED)This LED lights up when KeyBot function is activated when the onboard KeyBot bu

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-33Chapter 15. Q-Code LEDsThe Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer t

1-34Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Q-Code table(continued on the next page)Code Description00Not used01Power on. Reset type detection (soft/h

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-35Chapter 1Code Description54Unspecied memory initialization error55Memory not installed56Invalid CPU type or Speed57CPU misma

v4.4 AI Suite 3 ...4-34.5 Dual Intelligent Process

1-36Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionF9Recovery capsule is not foundFAInvalid recovery capsuleFB – FFReserved for future AMI er

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-37Chapter 1Code Description9CUSB Detect9DUSB Enable9E – 9FReserved for future AMI codesA0IDE initialization is startedA1IDE Res

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionD2PCH initialization errorD3Some of the Architectural Protocols are not availableD4PCI res

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-39Chapter 11.2.8 Jumper1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the

1-40Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.9 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])These connect

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-41Chapter 12. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1, SATA6G_E2)These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s h

1-42Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!You can connect the

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-43Chapter 14. 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

1-44Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 15. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)Connect

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-45Chapter 1• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Spe

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

1-46Chapter 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 GENE1-47Chapter 18. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and other RO

1-48Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 110. T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1) This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to mo

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-49Chapter 112. SupremeFX Impact II connector (26-1 pin SFX_IMPACT_II)This connector is for the bundled SupremeFX Impact II aud

1-50Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.10 ProbeItThe ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a mu

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE1-51Chapter 11.2.11 SupremeFX Impact II audio cardThe bundled SupremeFX Impact II audio card integrates all the audio functions

1-52Chapter 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 GENE2-1Chapter 2Basic Installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are for re

2-2Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 23. Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.DO NO

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-3Chapter 22.1.2 CPU installationEnsure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU

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

2-4Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-5Chapter 2ORIf you have difculty in installing a CPU fan with a cooler backplate of varying design, we suggest to use the bund

2-6Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-7Chapter 22.1.4 SupremeFX Impact II audio card installation• The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The mo

2-8Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.5 DIMM installationTo remove a DIMM

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-9Chapter 22.1.6 ATX Power connectionOR

2-10Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.7 SATA device connection1OR

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-11Chapter 22.1.8 Front I/O ConnectorTo install ASUS Q-ConnectorUSB 2.0To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audi

2-12Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.9 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cards

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-13Chapter 22.2 BIOS update utilityUSB BIOS FlashbackUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering t

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

2-14Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.3.1 Rear I/O connection* and ** : Refer to the tables on the

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-15Chapter 2* LAN ports LED indications• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows®

2-16Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.3.2 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O portsConnect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo Speakers

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-17Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

2-18Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE2-19Chapter 22.4 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure t

2-20Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-1Chapter 3BIOS setup33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architect

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

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeThe EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the disp

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

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 GENE3-5Chapter 3Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My FavoritesFor saving the frequently-used sys

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 GENE3-7Chapter 33.2.3 QFan ControlThe QFan Control allows you to set a fan prole or manually congure the operating speed of your C

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 GENE3-9Chapter 33.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to the

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 GENE3-11Chapter 33.3 My FavoritesMy Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.A

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4 Extreme Tweaker menuThe Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE3-13Chapter 3Load 3800 DRAM Freq. with 4GB in CHAConguration options: [OK] [Cancel]Load 3842 DRAM Freq. with 4GB in CHACongurat