Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA User manual

CPU
Chipset
Memory
Graphic
Multi-GPU Support
Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5 /New 4 /4 Generation Core™
i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
Supports 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 CPU support list
Intel® Z97
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)
/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)
/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered
Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors
Lists).
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560
x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz /
3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD
Technology, Insider™
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
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Expansion Slots
Storage
LAN
Wireless Data Network
Bluetooth
Audio
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 *
Intel® Z97 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260 storage devices support
(both SATA & PCIE mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *
ASMedia® SATA Express controller : *
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : *
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST III
Intel® LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN
controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Bluetooth V4.0
ROG SupremeFX Formula 2014 8-Channel High Definition Audio
CODEC *
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC: 120 dB SNR, -107 dB THD+N (Max.
192 kHz/ 24 -bit)
- WIMA® film capacitors
- ELNA® premium audio capacitors
- TI LM4562 high-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
Audio Feature :
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
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USB Ports
ROG Exclusive Features
Special Features
- Sonic SoundStage
- Sonic SenseAmp
- Sonic Studio
- Sonic Radar II
Intel® Z97 chipset : *
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z97 chipset : *
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)*
ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*
mPCIe Combo III (mPCIe/M.2 combo card)
ROG Connect :
- RC Diagram
- RC Remote
- RC Poster
Extreme Engine Digi+ III :
- 8 + 2 phase power design
- NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
- 60A BlackWing Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ProbeIt
KeyBot
- CPU Level Up
- XMP
- Direct Key
UEFI BIOS features :
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Tweakers' Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview
ROG RAMDisk
GameFirst III
Extreme Tweaker
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way
Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+
Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing
better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital
power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app
usages.
Gamer's Guardian:
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Operating System Support
Back I/O Ports
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
ASUS 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 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB Charger+
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Media Streamer
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
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Internal I/O Ports
Accessories
BIOS
Manageability
Support Disc
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: red,
1 x TPM header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
6 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (6 x 4 -pin)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo III connector(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x KeyBot Button
1 x Sonic SoundStage Button
User's manual
I/O Shield
8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b
/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo III card(s) with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
+ Bluetooth v4.0 module
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS
2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS
WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers
ROG GameFirst III
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CPU-Z
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Form Factor
Note
ROG Mem TweakIt
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ASUS WebStorage
HomeCloud
ASUS Utilities
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
1. The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwidth with
SATAExpress_E1 connector. The default setting is in Auto mode that
automatically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you install PCIe
2.0 x4 device, the system will automatically detect and disable
SATAExpress_E1 connector.
2. The mPCIe slot is on mPCIe Combo III card and pre-installed with
a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module.
3. The functions support depends on the CPU types.
4. These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are
not supported.
5. Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native
USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8.1/8.
6. 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board shares with ROG extension
(ROG_EXT) port.
7. Supports G1/4" threaded fittings. Fittings require separate
purchase.
8. Chassis must conform to ATX specification for successful
installation: brass stand-offs of at least 6mm are required.
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