Asus Maximus VII Ranger, User Manual

Page 1: ...Motherboard MAXIMUS VII RANGER ...

Page 2: ...spective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product...

Page 3: ... CPU 1 9 1 2 4 System memory 1 10 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 24 1 2 6 Onboard buttons 1 27 1 2 7 Onboard LEDs 1 31 1 2 8 Internal connectors 1 39 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 2 7 2 1 6 SATA device conn...

Page 4: ...ration 3 37 3 6 8 APM Configuration 3 39 3 6 9 Network Stack Configuration 3 40 3 6 10 ROG Effects 3 40 3 7 Monitor menu 3 41 3 8 Boot menu 3 44 3 9 Tool menu 3 50 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 50 3 9 2 ROG Secure Erase 3 50 3 9 3 Graphics Card Information 3 61 3 9 4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3 61 3 9 5 ASUS SPD Information 3 62 3 9 6 ROG OC Panel H Key Configure 3 63 3 10 Exit menu 3 64 3 11 Up...

Page 5: ...I 4 30 4 9 KeyBot 4 33 4 10 ASUS Media Streamer 4 35 4 11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4 37 4 12 RAMDisk 4 38 4 13 MemTweakIt 4 41 4 14 ROG CPU Z 4 43 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 7 5 ...

Page 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 7: ... how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for ad...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...f individual CPUs Please refer to Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List for details Expansion slots 2 x PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 slots Red single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode 1 x PCIe 2 0 x16 slot Black max at x4 mode 3 x PCIe 2 0 x1 slots The PCIe 2 0 x16 slot PCIEX4_3 shares bandwidth with PCIe 2 0 x1 slots and M 2 connector The default setting is Auto mode The PCIe 2 0 x1 slots PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 are di...

Page 10: ...udio content playback Jack detection Multi streaming Front Panel Jack retasking Gold Plated Audio Jacks Optical S PDIF out port at back panel Audio Feature Sonic Radar II Sonic Studio Sonic SoundStage Sonic SenseAmp DTS Connect USB Intel Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3 0 ports 4 ports at back panel blue 2 ports at mid board red 7 x USB 2 0 ports 2 ports at back panel 5 ports at mid board Supports AS...

Page 11: ...nformation Preview Push Notice Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 5 way Optimization Tuning Key consolidating DIGI Power Control TPU EPU and Fan Xpert 3 ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite 3 USB 3 0 Boost USB Charger AI Charger Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY Push Notice X M P USB BIOS Flashback ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall MemOK ASUS Q Design ASUS ...

Page 12: ...System panel connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Sonic SoundStage button 1 x KeyBot button BIOS Features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 7 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 5 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified log F12 PrintScreen F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WfM2 0 DMI2 7 WO...

Page 13: ...VII RANGER Cables 2 x 2 in 1 SATA 6 Gb s cables 1 x SLI bridge Accessories 1 x I O Shield 1 x 12 in 1 ROG cable label 1 x 2 in 1 Q Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 14: ... 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 ...

Page 15: ... and PCI Express 2 0 3 0 expansion slots Intel Z97 Express Chipset Intel Z97 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket for 4th generation and 5th generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance It natively supports up to six USB ...

Page 16: ...ing system The M 2 slot provides support for faster access to data and applications and quicker wake up time for your system Supports PCIe interface only Supports 2260 22 mm x 60 mm and 2280 22 mm x 80 mm SSD cards Complete USB 3 0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3 0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels allowing you to experience the convenience of the latest ...

Page 17: ...tes 7 1 channels even through a stereo 2 0 channel headset with its virtual surround sound function It comes with six superb audio controls including Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ Smart Volume and Virtual Surround Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an on board solution that improves audio experience when you connect your front panel headset It works with any operating system...

Page 18: ...4 bit operating systems CPU Level Up With ROG s CPU Level Up overclocking has never been so easy or cost free Simply select the processor that you want to overclock to and the motherboard will do the rest 1 1 4 ASUS Special Features AI Suite 3 With its user friendly interface ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package It allows you to super...

Page 19: ...o organizes data music video and photo collections on a PC notebook or netbook ROG CPU Z ROG CPU Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel s CPU Identification CPUID that allows you to gather information of the main devices of your system It gives you the information and status of your CPU motherboard memory and the whole component Use the ROG look of reporting your system s curren...

Page 20: ...r 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 Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched o...

Page 21: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER 1 7 Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 22: ... 27 7 MemOK button 1 28 8 RESET button 1 27 9 USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_12 1 41 10 Intel Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 red 1 40 11 T_Sensor connector 2 pin T_SENSOR1 1 48 12 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 46 13 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 1 47 14 KeyBot button KeyBot 1 29 15 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB13 1 42 16 ROG Extension connector 18 1 pin ROG_EX...

Page 23: ...nP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The product warranty does not cover damage ...

Page 24: ... memory configurations 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 ...

Page 25: ... to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherb...

Page 26: ...nd Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH31001204G 4CI XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65V A DATA AX3U3100W4G12 DMV XMP 8GB 2x 4GB SS 12 14 14 36 1 65V Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3UH30001204G 4BZ1 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65V APACER 78 BAGHN AFL0C 16GB 4x 4GB SS 12 14 14 35 1 65V G ...

Page 27: ...p Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 Apacer 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 SKILL F3 2666CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 GEIL GOC332GB2666C11QC XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 1...

Page 28: ... XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4G 2x 2G DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 2400C11Q 32GXM XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 11 13 13 31 1 65 GEIL GOC316GB2400C10QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 10 11 11 30 1 65 GEIL GOC316GB2400C11QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 65 Kingston KHX2400C11D3K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x 2GB SS 11 13 11 30 1 ...

Page 29: ... 27 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x 8GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 10 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 2133C10Q 32GSR XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 5 G SKILL F3 2133C11Q 32GZL XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 5 KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 12 11 30 1 65 KINGSTON KHX2...

Page 30: ... CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 1866 9 10 9 27 1 5 Crucial BLE8G3D1869DE1TX0 16FED XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 1866 9 9 9 27 1 5 Cruci...

Page 31: ...X3U1600W8G9 DB XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 AMD AE32G1609U1 U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H 1 5 AMD AE34G1609U2 U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H 1 5 AMD AP38G1608U2K XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65 Apacer 78 B1GE3 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK 1 65 Apacer 78 B1GET 9K00C 4GB SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 28 Apacer 78 C1GET 9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 31 Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q1D XMP 4GB...

Page 32: ...MP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 1600 9 9 9 24 1 5 CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 Ver2 2 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 Ver8 16 XMP 4GB 1x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver3 23 XMP 8GB 1x 8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 Ver8 21 XMP 8GB 1x 8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8...

Page 33: ...HX16009CD3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KHX1600C9D3B1 4G XMP 4GB SS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x 4GB DS 9 1 65 KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 9 1 65 KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 9 1 65 KHX1600C9D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 KHX1600C9D3K6 24GX XMP 24GB 6x 4GB DS 9 1 65 KHX1600C9D3K8 32GX XMP 32GB 8x 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KHX1600C9D3LK2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x...

Page 34: ...S Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC 1 5 SMD 4G68NG 16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F SMD 8G28NP 16KM 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BBBG GN F 1600 SP002GBLTU160V02 XMP 2GB SS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 11 11 28 1 5 SP004GBLTU160V02 XMP 4GB DS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 9 9 24 1 5 SP004GXLYU160NSA XMP 4GB SS 1600 9 9 9 27 SP008GXLYU160NSA XMP 8GB DS 1600 9 9 9 27 TED34GM1600C11BK 4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83EFR 11 11 11 28 1 5 TED38GM1600C11BK 8GB...

Page 35: ...t SLA304G08 EDJ1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 10 10 26 Asint SLB304G08 EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 9 9 24 Asint SLZ302G08 EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08 DJ1C ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C ECC BUFFALO D3U1333 1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG CORSAIR CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 4GB 2x2GB SS N A 9 9 9 24...

Page 36: ...MAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F 9 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F 1 5 KINGSTON KV...

Page 37: ... 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT 13 Transcend JM1333KLH 8G 623654 8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 620053 8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot 2 Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the red slots or the black slots...

Page 38: ...rd before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No 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 0 x4_3 slot ...

Page 39: ...PCIe_x16 x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8_2 slots are occupied VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16 x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 Single VGA PCIe card x16 Recommend for single VGA N A Dual VGA PCIe card x8 x8 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16 x8_1 shared PCIE_x8_2 shared PCIE_x4_3 shared PCIE_x1_1 shared PCIE_x1_2 shared PCIE_x1_3 shared I G F X shared Intel LAN Co...

Page 40: ...u install a card on PCIeX4_3 slot this slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support PCIeX1_2 PCIeX1_3 and M 2 connector are all disabled In PCIe X1 Mode the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled M 2 connector is disabled In M 2 Mode the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X2 mode and M 2 connector is enabled PCIeX1_2 and PCIeX1_3 are disabled In PCIe X4 Mode the PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X4 mode...

Page 41: ...ettings 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 The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 RESET button RESET Press the reset butt...

Page 42: ...lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your ...

Page 43: ...the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking 5 KeyBot button KeyBot Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only For more information about the KeyBot feature refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide ...

Page 44: ...GE Press this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature The debug code on the Q Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button For more information about Sonic SoundStage refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide ...

Page 45: ...up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function 2 Q LEDs BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED Q LEDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA card and booting devices in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the corresponding LED flashes until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitive...

Page 46: ... Product introduction Chapter 1 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 ...

Page 47: ...US MAXIMUS VII RANGER 1 33 Chapter 1 5 Q Code LEDs 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 ...

Page 48: ... Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below 31 Memory Installed 32 36 CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B 3E Po...

Page 49: ... started 50 53 Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 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 ...

Page 50: ...rvices 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 DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific...

Page 51: ... 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 Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Vir...

Page 52: ...mage returned error DA Boot Option is failed StartImage returned error DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S...

Page 53: ...ion with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z97 chipset 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 Before creating a RAID set refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...

Page 54: ...g 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 We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3 0 ports under Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 The plugged USB 3 0 device m...

Page 55: ...tor onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 3 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB13 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 2 x USB 2 0 ports ...

Page 56: ...7 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 If you want to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or ...

Page 57: ...k 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 These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 1...

Page 58: ...ble or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCIe x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for detail...

Page 59: ...m warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power button f...

Page 60: ...tor 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately Visit www asus com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base ...

Page 61: ...his connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard s critical components and connected devices 11 M 2 Socket 3 The M 2 Socket 3 with M Key supports type 2260 22 mm x 60 mm and 2280 22 mm x 80 mm PCIe interface storage devices ...

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Page 63: ...his section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 64: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 65: ...ANGER 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 A B C 4 5 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 ...

Page 66: ...lation Chapter 2 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 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 67: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 68: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 69: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR ...

Page 70: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

Page 71: ...AXIMUS VII RANGER 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 1 2 USB 2 0 To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 connector AAFP ...

Page 72: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Page 73: ...y of your USB storage device 4 Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback port 5 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled The light goes out when the process of updating the BIOS is complete For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 Connect your...

Page 74: ...audio port definitions Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port 2 Optical S PDIF OUT port 3 VGA port 4 Intel USB 3 0 ports 3 and 4 Lower port supports USB BIOS Flasback feature 5 LAN RJ 45 port 6 Intel USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 Upper port supports the KeyBot feature 7 HDMI port 8 DVI port 9 USB BIOS Flashback button 10 Intel USB 3 0 ports 5 and 6 11 Audio I O ports ...

Page 75: ... controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 cha...

Page 76: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 77: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER 2 15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 78: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 79: ...lf tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boo...

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Page 81: ...verclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you ...

Page 82: ...rase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation...

Page 83: ...boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Saves th...

Page 84: ... to the following sections for the detailed configurations To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press F7 hotkey Menu items General help Sub menu item Menu bar Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Language Hot Keys Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 Quick Note F9 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Con...

Page 85: ...anced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to disp...

Page 86: ...re are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an ite...

Page 87: ...s 1 Press F3 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 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD I...

Page 88: ... display other BIOS items Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters X M P If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile X M P Technology choose this item to set the prof...

Page 89: ...o all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Synch All Cores the following item appears 1 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2 Core Ratio Limit When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Per Core the following item appears 1 Core Ra...

Page 90: ... frequency ratio Auto The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency is set to the optimized settings 100 133 The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100 133 100 100 The BCLK frequency to DRAM frequency ratio is set to 100 100 DRAM Frequency Auto This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency The configurable options vary with the BCLK base clock frequency setting Select the auto mo...

Page 91: ...keyboard and press the Enter key Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM COMMAND Rate Auto Configuration options Auto 1 2 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 ...

Page 92: ...tions Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM IO L CHA_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHA_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto ...

Page 93: ...ions Auto 1 31 Misc MRC Fast Boot Auto Allows you to enable disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled DRAM CLK Period Auto Configuration options Auto 1 14 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Both DIMMS Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots with the following configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Bot...

Page 94: ...voltage Configuration options Auto 16 29 DRAM Additional Training Auto Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Skew Control Transmitter Rising Slope Auto Configuration options Auto Transmitter Falling Slope Auto Configuration options Auto Transmitter Control Time Auto Configuration options Auto Receiver Rising Slope Auto Configuration option...

Page 95: ...nsient response speed Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to Manual Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency KHz 300 This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed Use the or to adjust the value The values range from ...

Page 96: ...asing 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 Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Initial PLL Termination Voltage Auto Initial Voltage at which CPU BCLKs are terminated Maintaining a level close to CPU Input Voltage will help BCLK Overclock Configuration options Auto 0 0000 3...

Page 97: ... and keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 second to 127 seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1 Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 1W to 4096W CPU Integrated VR Current Limit Auto Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent freq...

Page 98: ...oscillating near the switching frequency Configuration options Auto LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 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 Respo...

Page 99: ...nfigure the CPU core voltage offset value CPU Cache Voltage Auto Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0 001V to 1 920V at 0 001V increment Configuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Appear only when you set the CPU Cache Voltage to Manual Mode CPU Cache Voltage Override Auto This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU uncores including its cache T...

Page 100: ...oltage Offset Auto This item allows you to configure the CPU graphics voltage offset value Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency The voltage you set is affected by the offset value Use the or keys to adjust the value The values rang...

Page 101: ...pability You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 001 V to 0 999 V with a 0 001 V interval SVID Support Auto Set this item to Enabled when overclocking your system Disabling this item stops the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled The following items appear when SVID Support is set to Auto or Disabled Init...

Page 102: ... 1 0000 V with a 0 0125 V interval DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto This item allows you to set the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines from the memory bus You can use the or keys to adjust the value The values range from 0 39500x to 0 63000x with a 0 00500x interval To set a value for the DRAM reference voltage we recommend you to set a value close to the standard value which is 0 500000x DRAM ...

Page 103: ... 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 ...

Page 104: ...ur 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 ...

Page 105: ...ess Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a use...

Page 106: ... 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction ...

Page 107: ...es the thermal throttle point The thermal monitor includes TM1 Thermal monitor 1 TM2 Thermal monitor 2 and EMTTM Enhanced Multi threaded Thermal Monitoring Configuration options Disabled Enabled Active Processor Cores All This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 2 3 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled When set to Enabled this...

Page 108: ...ance This item allows you to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control The CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled This item allows you to accelerate the performance of the SSDs Solid State Drives by dynam...

Page 109: ... Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short This item allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s This item allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system Configuration...

Page 110: ...e Enabled The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S3 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After 0 This item only appears when Entry on S3 RTC Wake is set to Enabled This allows you to set the RTC wake up timer at S3 entry The time ranges from 0 minute immediately to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically goes into sleep m...

Page 111: ...ct Technology that periodically refreshes selected applications when the system is in sleep mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled High Precision Time Enabled This item enables or disables the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 6 3 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items sho...

Page 112: ...o enable or disable Report alternate ID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Aggressive LPM Support Disabled This item is designed for LPM link power management support with a better energy saving conditions When set to Enabled the hot plug function of SATA ports are disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check On S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technol...

Page 113: ... options Enabled Disabled DVI Port Audio Off Enable this item to support audio output for certain DVI monitors Press Enter to turn this item On or Off Configuration options On Off Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU and PCIe graphical devices Primary Display Auto Auto The primary display will be set to PCI E when a PCI E graphic card is detected CPU Graphics For...

Page 114: ...le this item for the DMI Direct media interface to run at PCI E 2 0 speed DMI Gen 2 Enabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled 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 P...

Page 115: ...pport is disabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Smart Auto Once the xHCI driver has been detected the USB 3 0 mode will be supported during both POST and operating system Auto xHCI controller will be enabled and run at USB 3 0 mode when the xHCI driver is installed in the operating system Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled This item is set...

Page 116: ...abled Native ASPM Disabled Enable this item for the Windows Vista operating system to control the Active State Power Management ASPM support for devices Enabled Vista controls the ASPM support for the device Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device PCH PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Disabled This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on both NB and SB side o...

Page 117: ...rd 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 The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Audio HD Audio Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio c...

Page 118: ...abled M 2 Socket 3 connector is disabled M 2 Mode PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X2 mode for M 2 connector support PCIeX1_2 and PCIeX1_3 are disabled PCIe X4 Mode PCIeX4_3 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support PCIeX1_2 PCIeX1_3 and M 2 connector are disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Int...

Page 119: ...either OFF or ON state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to disable or specify the keys in the PS 2 keyboard that you can use to activate Power On Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PCI E Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN d...

Page 120: ... 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 Configuration options Enabled Disabled SupremeFX Lighting LED Enabled This item allows both Red line LED and SupremeFX logo LED turn on or off at the same time ...

Page 121: ... hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature SENSOR1 Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not w...

Page 122: ...n Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The valu...

Page 123: ...This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The ...

Page 124: ...inimum duty cycle Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle Allow Fan Stop Disabled This function allows the fan to run at 0 duty cycle when the temperature of the source is dropped below the lower temperature Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3...

Page 125: ...itialization For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse Support Auto Allows you to disable or have full system control of the PS 2 devices availability during POST Configuration options Auto Disabled Full Initialization Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during P...

Page 126: ... under normal boot Boot up NumLock State Enabled Enabled Set the power on state of the NumLock to On Disabled Set the power on state of the NumLock to Off Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Enable this item for the system to pause until the F1 key is pressed when any error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Option ROM Messages Enabled Enabled The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the P...

Page 127: ...devices that you want to launch Configuration options Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from Storage Devices Legacy OPROM first This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch Configuration options Both Legacy OPROM first Both UEFI first Legacy OPROM first UEFI driver first Ignore Boot from PCI E PCI Expansion Devices Legacy OPROM first This item a...

Page 128: ...refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key Enrollment Key KEK Delete KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No Load Default KEK Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Append Default KEK Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable st...

Page 129: ...ased authenticated variable Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST Windows 8 not supported To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears...

Page 130: ...ta processing Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD restoring it to factory performance performance levels Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI Click Advanced SATA Configuration AHCI To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase click Tool ROG SSD Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure E...

Page 131: ...ve 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 This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS You have to unlock the SSD in the software before p...

Page 132: ...on about the graphics card installed in your system 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 ...

Page 133: ...ws 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 ...

Page 134: ...llows you to input values to the Base Clock BCLK Frequency that ranges from 80 MHz to 300 MHz CPU Ratio Auto This item allows you to the adjust the CPU ratio The CPU ratio may vary according to the model of the processor Load Default This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage CPU Input Voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU Ratio Save Above Settings This item allows you to sav...

Page 135: ...default values Save Changes Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option...

Page 136: ...ou to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD ...

Page 137: ... that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Dow...

Page 138: ...a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or t...

Page 139: ...nsure that your USB flash drive is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press F8 to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot ...

Page 140: ...TH C C D FORMAN 1 DIR M7R CAP 8390626 2014 02 10 21 14 34 Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g Files panel Drives panel 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 5 On the FreeDOS prompt type d then press E...

Page 141: ...t 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 BIOS menu See section 3 10 Exit menu for details 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...

Page 142: ...3 62 Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 3 ...

Page 143: ... 4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit www asus com for updates Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS 4 2 1 Running the support DVD To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run AS...

Page 144: ...ware manual that you wish to read Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices Click to display the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Click to install all of the items Contains ROG related videos Contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the f...

Page 145: ...or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS To install AI Suite 3 on y...

Page 146: ...I Suite 3 app on the Start screen 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 cli...

Page 147: ...ation USB 3 0 Boost Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar 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 ut...

Page 148: ...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 It covers the essential areas such as CPU performance energy saving stable digital power cool and quiet fan control and includes tailored settings for your apps to ensure your PC is ready for gam...

Page 149: ...gs 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 Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup Click or tap to undo the adjustments Tick to enable Group Tuning Click or tap or t...

Page 150: ...rt Chapter 4 GPU Boost Click to save the adjustment into a profile Click to load the saved profile Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Click to enable the default settings CPU Graphics Voltage Adjustments ...

Page 151: ...you manually set You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base on your preferred default value Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load To restore your system to its default settings reboot your computer Click to select a fan profile Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to configure the ...

Page 152: ...increase the VRM efficiency CPU VRM Switching Frequency Enables spread spectrum to enhance system stability CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider t...

Page 153: ... 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 Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the fan s speed to silent mode Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan s noise level and speed Click to increase th...

Page 154: ... the changes Click to assign a specific application exe into Turbo App list Click to refresh the list of running applications Applications list pane Displays all the running applications on your system Turbo App List pane Displays the applications added to the Turbo App List Only applications on the Turbo App List can be configured Performance pane Allows you to assign the CPU performance to a sel...

Page 155: ...SB 3 0 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 0 Boost Using the USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3 0 devices that support UASP For a list of UASP supported USB 3 0 devices visit the ASUS website at www asus com The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance use...

Page 156: ...he 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 EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update...

Page 157: ...nd memory Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ...

Page 158: ...4 16 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory s information ...

Page 159: ...y 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 on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select th...

Page 160: ... launch USB Charger click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB Charger Using USB Charger Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details USB Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables USB Charger may not recognize so...

Page 161: ...Suite 3 main menu then select Push Notice Push Notice screen Click or tap to enable Push Notice Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Tick to select the smart device You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap then click or tap then select Pairing your computer and smart device T...

Page 162: ...modes Set the minutes to send the alert before the PC mode s activation Key in your messages for more information Tick to select the smart device Setting up PC Status alerts This feature allows you to send alerts of the unusual activities of the voltage temperature and fan settings of your computer to your smart device Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device Tick to send alert when the...

Page 163: ...s 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 Click or tap to key in your message Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send your message Tap to view PC mode alerts Tap to view PC status alerts Tap to view PC sent messages Tap to scan more host compute...

Page 164: ...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 Realtek HD Audio Manager Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is an audio suite that offers six audio controls Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ Smart Volume and Virtual Surround Virtual Surround is dedicated for 2 channel headset and offe...

Page 165: ...an voice for better dialog audio communication or to hear vocals more clearly when listening to a music Smart EQ Smart Volume switch Dynamically adjust the EQ so you can hear more details Virtual Surround switch This item lets you experience 7 1 CH virtual surround from your headset when enabled Reverb switch The Reverb effect is part of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that lets you choose other r...

Page 166: ...one jack Sonic SenseAmp displays a pop up window that displays Detecting headphone impedance After detecting the headphone s impedance Sonic SenseAmp displays another pop up window similar to the one shown below Refer to the table below on the behavior of Sonic SenseAmp when adjusting the impedance of the detected headphone 32 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Performance 150 ohms Amplify ...

Page 167: ...ER 4 25 Chapter 4 After you close the pop window Sonic SenseAmp enters speaker configuration and displays the adjusted headphone impedance Click to manually adjust the amplify level Displays the impedance of your headphone ...

Page 168: ...button on your motherboard Refer to the section of your motherboard s user guide for the location of the SoundStage button Click any of the four preset gaming profiles Use the slider to manually adjust the setting of an item Crossing Move the slider to adjust the amount of cross channel mixing Revert Move the slider to revert the main audio source Space Move the slider to adjust and virtualize the...

Page 169: ... 4 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 Control settings panel ...

Page 170: ...d also features sound enhancers to amplify desired sound effects Display Menu Customize the settings for each game including Transparency Signal Size and Remanency Control Menu Allows you to configure shortcut keys Use the sliders to adjust the settings Displays the list of games Displays the options available Click a tab to select an option Each option has its own settings and menus Click to rese...

Page 171: ...dar 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 ...

Page 172: ...me packets given top priority Media Streaming Mode Media streaming packets given top priority File Sharing Mode File sharing packets given top priority Click to load a preset priority profile and configure its settings Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on off Click to reset and load the default settings of the selected profile Allows you to block traffic of the application or set...

Page 173: ...isplays 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 ...

Page 174: ...key in the desired uploading downloading speed and apply the speed if needed Key in the upload download speed Click to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test Using the Network Information Displays information about the physical network card such as speed physical address IP address subnet mask and default gateway ...

Page 175: ...he KeyBot feature is enabled when the KEYBOT_LED light is on 2 Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port Refer to the Rear I O connection or the USB BIOS Flashback section for more information about the location of the KeyBot USB port 3 Double click on the desktop to launch the KeyBot application on your PC Click to configure Macro keys Smart login Function keys and Shortcut sett...

Page 176: ...4 34 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 Function Keys Shortcut ...

Page 177: ...ices 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 To use ASUS Media Streamer On your computer click ASUS HomeCloud then select Media Streamer On your device click or tap Media Streamer Select the device you want to stream to Click or tap to select media type Click or tap to edit media fi...

Page 178: ...gp mp4 m4a aac ts flac mp3 mid xmf mxmf rtttl rtx ota imy ogg mkv wav jpg gif png bmp webp webm 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 ...

Page 179: ...y 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 ASUS Disk Unlocker Help file Click to open the help file that shows the detailed information on how to use ASUS Disk Unlocker ...

Page 180: ...hole purpose of having it and may affect your system s performance Startup folders Since RAMDisk loads during boot up together with the contents of the Junction folders changing the location of the startup folders may cause system error and disable loading your RAMDisk To launch RAMDisk click Creating Deleting a RAMDisk drive Your RAMDisk drive allows you to place your favorite applications and fi...

Page 181: ...k enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location The format function is available only if you enable the Dynamic Memory Allocation function on your disk Select the Junction tab to create your junction point Click to select where to create a junction point Click to finish adding the new junction point Click the drop down arrow to select your R...

Page 182: ...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 Click Synchronize to update your files ...

Page 183: ...t 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 Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to validate your settings Click to a...

Page 184: ...mTweakIt Validation File Upload window key in your ASUS account ID and password 6 Click Browse locate the saved cvf file and click Open 7 Click Submit Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage 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...

Page 185: ... your system and displays it in an ROG custom layout ROG CPU Z provides you information and status of your CPU motherboard memory graphics card and other components installed in your system You can generate a report about your system info and send or post it on the CPU Z website To use ROG CPU Z double click on the desktop ...

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Page 187: ...isk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 strip...

Page 188: ... Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu SATA Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer ...

Page 189: ...your screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812...

Page 190: ...ECT DISKS screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Volume0 SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial Size Stat...

Page 191: ... RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following wa...

Page 192: ... following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING Select ESC P...

Page 193: ...rd does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer 2 Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the opti...

Page 194: ...ction 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the devic...

Page 195: ...ay cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or ...

Page 196: ...a Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interférences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris celles susceptibles de prov...

Page 197: ...waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in di...

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Page 199: ...2012 09 EN 301 489 24 V1 5 1 2010 09 EN 302 326 2 V1 2 2 2007 06 EN 302 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 4 1 2008 11 EN 302 291 1 V1 1 1 2005 07 EN 302 291 2 V1 1 1 2005 07 2006 95 EC LVD Directive EN 60950 1 A12 2011 EN 60065 2002 A12 2011 2009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 Regulation EC No 642 2009 Regulation EC No 278 2009 Regulation EC No 617 2013 2011 65 EU RoHS Directiv...

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