Asus Maximus Hero VII Manual

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Back I/O Ports
1 x RGB (VGA) port
1 x DVI-D (DVI) port
4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 
6 x 8-channel golden plated audio jacks
ROG Exclusive Features
Extreme Engine Digi+ III- Full digital CPU/DRAM power- NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET- 60A Ferrite Chokes- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
KeyBot- CPU Level Up- XMP- DirectKey
ROG RAMDisk
UEFI BIOS features- Extreme Tweaker- Tweaker’s Paradise- ROG SSD Secure Erase- GPU.DIMM Post- O.C. Profile- Graphics...

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Internal Connectors
1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports)
3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional five USB 2.0 ports, one connector shares with ROG_EXT header)
1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector
4 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x Thermal sensor connector (T-SENSOR1)
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset...

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardROG MAXIMUS VII HERO
Cables3 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 DVDROG motherboard support DVD
DocumentationUser guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  

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Installation tools and components
1 bag of screwsPhilips \(cross\) screwdriver
PC chassisPower supply unit
Intel LGAIntel LGA
DDR3 DIMMSATA
SATAGraphics card \(optional\)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the moth\
erboard package.  

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Product introduction
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1.1 Special features
1.1.1  Product highlights
Republic of Gamers 
The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the bes\
t hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we \
welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for t\
he weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in\
 competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the...

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M.2 Support
This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares bandwidth with PCIe\
 x2 slot to speed up data transfer up to 10 Gb/s. This helps enhance the performance of yo\
ur Solid State Drive (SSD) that is dedicated only to the operating system. The M.2 slot pro\
vides support for faster access to data and applications, and quicker wake up time for your syste\
m. 
• 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...

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1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features
SupremeFX
The re-engineered ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology features an o\
nboard 8-channel high-definition sound of true audiophile-grade performance that is equal in power, clarity, and range to dedicated sound cards. Its unique Red Line Shieldi\
ng and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for \
the motherboard that is in keeping with the ROG style. The Japan-made premium ELNA capac\
itor ensures warm natural sound with...

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1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features
Extreme Engine Digi+ III
Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers you a hardcore power delivery for a chal\
lenging and 
extreme gaming enjoyment. It utilizes the best components such as NexFET\
™ Power Block MOSFETs, 60A Ferrite chokes, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid \
state capacitors. 
The NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs combine great durability and up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state cap\
acitors are forged for...

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1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software
KeyBot  
KeyBot is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to you\
r keyboard. You can configure and assign macros to specific keys on your keyboard to perform specific or several task at the same time. You can also configure your PC to wake up in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. 
This feature supports USB keyboards only.
Kaspersky\256 Anti-Virus  
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium anti virus protection for individual\
 users and...

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1.2 Motherboard overview
1.2.1  Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard co\
mponents or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely\
 grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damagi\
ng them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on...