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1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX Formula 2014 SupremeFX Formula 2014 delivers audio that's as great as a dedicated sound card! Cuttingedge electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation and exceptionally-premium components deliver best-in-class 120dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) output. Exclusive SenseAmp technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts accordingly, and SupremeFX Formula 2014 is able to drive up to 600-ohm headphones. Moreover, Sonic SoundStage applies the best audio settings for popular game genres. Sonic Radar II Sonic Radar II features the exclusive audio enhancement that enhances in-game sound for better hearing awareness. It has a customizable user interface with a stealthy overlay display that shows what opponents and teammates are up to including information on the precise direction and origin of gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs when playing first person shooting (FPS) games. Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is an audio tuning software that simulates 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, 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 and on any game. You can choose from any of the four presets or manually fine tune your own setting to fire up your game. Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that automatically detects your headset's impedance and adjusts the built-in amp accordingly. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your high-quality headphones as simple as plugging them in. GameFirst III ASUS GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) facilitating user's need. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to run faster and smoother. Intel® Ethernet This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with lower CPU utilization for a smooth networking experience. It has advanced features including advanced interrupt-handling and low-power consumption. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Section	Page
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary	10
Package contents	15
Installation tools and components	16
Chapter 1: Product Introduction	17
1.1 Special features	17
1.1.1 Product highlights	17
1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features	18
1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features	19
1.1.4 ASUS Special Features	19
1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software	20
1.2 Motherboard overview	21
1.2.1 Before you proceed	21
1.2.2 Motherboard layout	22
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	24
1.2.4 System memory	25
1.2.5 Expansion slots	40
1.2.6 Onboard buttons	42
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs	45
1.2.8 Internal connectors	53
1.2.9 ProbeIt	64
1.2.10 CrossChill Copper	65
Chapter 2: Basic Installation	67
2.1 Building your PC system	67
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	67
2.1.2 CPU installation	69
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	70
2.1.4 DIMM installation	72
2.1.5 ATX Power connection	73
2.1.6 SATA device connection	74
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector	75
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation	76
2.1.9 mPCIe Combo III installation	77
2.2 BIOS update utility	81
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections	82
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	82
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections	83
2.4 Starting up for the first time	87
2.5 Turning off the computer	87
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	89
3.1 Knowing BIOS	89
3.2 BIOS setup program	90
3.2.1 EZ Mode	91
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	92
3.3 My Favorites	95
3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu	96
3.5 Main menu	112
3.6 Advanced menu	115
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	116
3.6.2 PCH Configuration	119
3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration	120
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration	123
3.6.5 USB Configuration	125
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration	126
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	127
3.6.8 APM Configuration	130
3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration	131
3.6.10 ROG Effects	131
3.7 Monitor menu	132
3.8 Boot menu	135
3.9 Tool menu	141
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	141
3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase	141
3.9.3 Graphics Card Information	142
3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile	143
3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information	144
3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure	145
3.10 Exit menu	146
3.11 Updating BIOS	147
Chapter 4: Software support	153
4.1 Installing an operating system	153
4.2 Support DVD information	153
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	153
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	154
4.3 Software information	155
4.4 AI Suite 3	155
4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5	158
5-Way Optimization	158
Turbo Processing Unit (TPU)	159
Energy Processing Unit (EPU)	161
DIGI+ Power Control	162
Fan Xpert 3	163
Turbo App	164
USB 3.0 Boost	165
EZ Update	166
System Information	167
USB BIOS Flashback	169
USB Charger+	170
Push Notice	171
Wi-Fi Engine	174
Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO!	176
Ai Charger+	186
4.6 ROG Audio features	187
Sonic Studio	187
Sonic SenseAmp	189
Sonic SoundStage	191
DTS Connect	192
4.7 Sonic Radar II	193
4.8 GameFirst III	195
4.9 KeyBot	198
4.10 ASUS Media Streamer	200
4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker	202
4.12 RAMDisk	203
4.13 MemTweakIt	206
4.14 ROG Connect	208
Chapter 5: RAID support	211
5.1 RAID configurations	211
5.1.1 RAID definitions	211
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	212
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	212
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	213
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk	217
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	217
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	218
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	218
Appendices	219
Notices	219

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

1.1.2

ROG Gaming Features

SupremeFX Formula 2014

SupremeFX Formula 2014 delivers audio that’s as great as a dedicated sound card! Cutting-

edge electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation and exceptionally-premium components

deliver best-in-class 120dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) output. Exclusive SenseAmp

technology automatically detects headphone impedance and adjusts accordingly, and

SupremeFX Formula 2014 is able to drive up to 600-ohm headphones. Moreover, Sonic

SoundStage applies the best audio settings for popular game genres.

Sonic Radar II

Sonic Radar II features the exclusive audio enhancement that enhances in-game sound for

better hearing awareness.

It has a customizable user interface with a stealthy overlay display

that shows what opponents and teammates are up to including information on the precise

direction and origin of gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs when playing ﬁrst person shooting

(FPS) games.

Sonic Studio

Sonic Studio is an audio tuning software that simulates 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, 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 and on any game. You can

choose from any of the four presets or manually ﬁne tune your own setting to ﬁre up your

game.

Sonic SenseAmp

Sonic SenseAmp is an exclusive ROG invention that automatically detects your headset’s

impedance and adjusts the built-in amp accordingly. Sonic SenseAmp makes tuning your

high-quality headphones as simple as plugging them in.

GameFirst III

ASUS GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet

prioritized proﬁles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) facilitating

user’s need. Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each

application to run faster and smoother.

Intel

Ethernet

This LAN solution from Intel features high TCP and UDP throughput with lower CPU

utilization for a smooth networking experience. It has advanced features including advanced

interrupt-handling and low-power consumption.