Asus Maximus Hero VII Manual
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1-37 CodeDescription 96PCI Bus Assign Resources 97Console Output devices connect 98Console input devices connect 99Super IO Initialization 9AUSB initialization is started 9BUSB Reset 9CUSB Detect 9DUSB Enable 9E \226 9FReserved for future AMI codes A0IDE initialization is started A1IDE Reset A2IDE Detect A3IDE Enable A4SCSI initialization is started A5SCSI Reset A6SCSI Detect A7SCSI Enable A8Setup Verifying Password A9Start of Setup AAReserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ABSetup Input...
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1-38 CodeDescription B6Clean-up of NVRAM B7Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8\226 BFReserved for future AMI codes D0CPU initialization error D1System Agent initialization error D2PCH initialization error D3Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources D5No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6No Console Output Devices are found D7No Console Input Devices are found D8Invalid password D9Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)...
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1.2.8 Internal connectors
1. Intel\256 Z97 Serial ATA
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Seria\
l ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1\
, 5, and 10 configuration 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 \
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1.2.8 Internal connectors
1. Intel\256 Z97 Serial ATA
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Seria\
l ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1\
, 5, and 10 configuration 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...")
1-39 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel\256 Z97 Serial ATA These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Seria\ l ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1\ , 5, and 10 configuration 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...
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3. USB 3.0 connector \(20-1 pin USB3_12\)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB\
3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster cha\
rging 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/8/62070/w300_d_1490780982-e9799_maximus_vii_hero_v2_web_d-53.png "Page 54
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3. USB 3.0 connector \(20-1 pin USB3_12\)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB\
3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster cha\
rging 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...")
1-40 3. USB 3.0 connector \(20-1 pin USB3_12\) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB\ 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster cha\ rging 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...
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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage t\
he motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your cha\
ssis supports front panel USB ports.
4. 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 \
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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage t\
he motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your cha\
ssis supports front panel USB ports.
4. 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...")
1-41 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage t\ he motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your cha\ ssis supports front panel USB ports. 4. 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...
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5. Front panel audio connector \(10-1 pin AAFP\)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module tha\
t supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the f\
ront 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/8/62070/w300_d_1490780982-e9799_maximus_vii_hero_v2_web_d-55.png "Page 56
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5. Front panel audio connector \(10-1 pin AAFP\)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module tha\
t supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the f\
ront 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...")
1-42 5. Front panel audio connector \(10-1 pin AAFP\) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module tha\ t supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the f\ ront 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...
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6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors \(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT\
; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4\)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensurin\
g that the black 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 j\
umpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/8/62070/w300_d_1490780982-e9799_maximus_vii_hero_v2_web_d-56.png "Page 57
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6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors \(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT\
; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4\)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensurin\
g that the black 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 j\
umpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin...")
1-43 6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors \(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT\ ; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4\) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensurin\ g that the black 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 j\ umpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin...
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• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise,\
the system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable\
or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/8/62070/w300_d_1490780982-e9799_maximus_vii_hero_v2_web_d-57.png "Page 58
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• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise,\
the system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable\
or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you...")
1-44 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise,\ the system will not boot. • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable\ or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you...
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This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis po\
wer LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on\
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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006D0003000300530052005A004800550003002F002800270003000B001500100053004C005100030033002F00280027000C
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis po\
wer LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on\
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
006D000300030047004C0056004E000300470055004C005900480003004400460057004C0059004C0057005C0003002F002800270003000B001500100053004C00510003002B002700270042002F00280027000C
This 2-pin...")
1-45 006D0003000300530052005A004800550003002F002800270003000B001500100053004C005100030033002F00280027000C This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis po\ wer LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on\ the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. 006D000300030047004C0056004E000300470055004C005900480003004400460057004C0059004C0057005C0003002F002800270003000B001500100053004C00510003002B002700270042002F00280027000C This 2-pin...
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9. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector \(18-1 pin ROG_EXT\)
This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and the other ROG device\
.
10. TPM connector \(20-1 pin TPM\)
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/8/62070/w300_d_1490780982-e9799_maximus_vii_hero_v2_web_d-59.png "Page 60
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9. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector \(18-1 pin ROG_EXT\)
This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and the other ROG device\
.
10. TPM connector \(20-1 pin TPM\)
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...")
1-46 9. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector \(18-1 pin ROG_EXT\) This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and the other ROG device\ . 10. TPM connector \(20-1 pin TPM\) 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...
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