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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA
Best hybrid-cooling Z97 gaming motherboard with 120dB SNR, 600ohm audio amplifier and double-sided covers
- LGA 1150 socket for the 4th-, new 4th- and 5th-generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7, Pentium, and Celeron processors
- Intel Z97 Express chipset with M.2 (SATA/PCIe x2) support
- CrossChill Copper Air or liquid its cooler with copper
- Intel Ethernet + LANGuard + GameFirst III Game networking taken to the next level.
- SupremeFX Formula 2014 + Sonic Radar II New and improved audio thats beyond compare
- Best gaming power Rock-steady power, inside and out
- Best gaming interface Grab a free keyboard upgrade and mPCIe Combo III compact card
- Best gaming protection Luxuriate in the smart design, premium components, durable materials and tough double-sided armor
- USB UEFI BIOS and Secure Erase Award-winning simplicity and factory-fresh conditioning for superb performance
- ROG gives you more A ready-made gamer's toolkit.
Overview
- Devour Maximus VII Formula's extraordinary specs
- Best gaming hybrid cooling Game hard. Stay cool
- Best gaming networking Enjoy game networking on the next level
- Best gaming audio Experience onboard audio that's beyond compare
- Best gaming interface Grab a free keyboard upgrade and mPCIe Combo III compact card
- Best gaming UEFI BIOS Revel in the gorgeous graphical interface with Secure Erase
- Best gaming power Rock-steady power, inside and out
- Best gaming protection Luxuriate in the smart design, premium components, durable materials and tough armor
- ROG gives you more Fire up a ready-made gamers' toolkit
CrossChill Copper
Air or liquid — it's cooler with copper!
All-new CrossChill Copper is engineered with a copper cooling channel that's incredibly effective at removing heat. It's great on air, and with liquid you'll lower MOSFET temperatures by up to 23°C! The G1/4" threaded fittings mean CrossChill Copper is ready for your existing cooling setup!
Intel® Ethernet. LANGuard. GameFirst III
This is game networking taken to the next level. This is ROG.
Intel® Ethernet
More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences!
Maximus VII Formula features the very latest Intel® Ethernet for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay!
ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 bytes) UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with Maximus VII Formula your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies!
LANGuard – RJ45 Reinvented!
Pumped-up throughput. Best surge protection.
ROG has reinvented the LAN port. Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors improve throughput, while surge-protected and electrostatically-guarded components (ESD Guards) protect your motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity!
GameFirst III
Network-optimization software for no-delay gameplay!
Exclusive GameFirst III has been upgraded with even more gamer-helping features and an interface that's even more intuitive! GameFirst III helps you to assign top priority to game packets and allocate more bandwidth to the game, ensuring the best online gaming experience.
Choose from a preset mode to suit what you're doing – Optimization, Game, Media Streaming or File Sharing. You can manage bandwidth down to the level of individual applications, with five priority levels (highest, higher, normal, lower, lowest) and even the ability to block specific traffic. GameFirst III even has a built-in Network Monitor tool, so you can supervise your network traffic and test your connection speed to check that you're getting the bandwidth you pay for!
Choose from a preset mode to suit what you're doing – Optimization, Game, Media Streaming or File Sharing. You can manage bandwidth down to the level of individual applications, with five priority levels (highest, higher, normal, lower, lowest) and even the ability to block specific traffic. GameFirst III even has a built-in Network Monitor tool, so you can supervise your network traffic and test your connection speed to check that you're getting the bandwidth you pay for!
SupremeFX Formula 2014 and Sonic Radar II
New and improved onboard audio that's beyond compare.
SupremeFX Formula 2014
120dB SNR audio for gaming punch and Hi-Fi excellence!
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 600ohm headphones. Moreover, Sonic SoundStage applies the best audio settings for popular game genres.
WIMA film capacitors - Boost your in-game audio effects
German-made caps boost very high- and low-frequency sounds, bringing to life gunshots, explosions and engine noise
600ohm-headphone amplifier - Hear every detail
High-fidelity Texas Instruments LM4562 drive up to 600ohm headphones and boosts every sound detail.
Sonic SenseAmp Amp up your headset!
Sonic SenseAmp is a ROG invention that detects headphone impedance (below 65/65 ~ 150/150 or higher ohms) and adjusts the built-in amp automatically, for pitch-perfect listening right away!
ELNA capacitors Exceptionally warm and natural sound
Premium Japanese-made ELNA audio capacitors
Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC - Clarity through purity
Renowned Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC provides brilliant 120dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Sonic SoundStage Hardware-level audio-profiles switch
Apply the best settings for your favorite game genres in real time on any OS, via the onboard Sonic SoundStage button. The debug LED displays the mode FPS (01), racing (02), fighting (03) or sports (04).
Sonic SenseAmp and Sonic SoundStage supports only analog-audio front-panel (AAFP) connections
Sonic Studio - Brilliant one-click virtual sound!
Sonic Studio is a brand-new audio-tuning suite that provides an aural treat. Use the one-click Virtual Surround function to 7.1 channels, even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset. It offers five more superb audio controls, including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart Volume — ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing!
Virtual Surround, Smart EQ, Bass Boost, Reverb, Equalizer
Simple and effective noise reduction
Perfect Voice – Simple and effective noise reduction
Normalizes the microphone volumes for stable recording consistency
Minimizes ambient noise during sentences (i.e. pauses and periods of silence)
Spectral-subtraction algorithm analyzes and calculates ambient noise
Sonic Radar II
Scan and detect to dominate!
Designed for first-person shooters (FPS), Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what opponents and teammates are up to. See the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs, and practice your enemy-pinpointing skills — and exclusive Audio Enhancement further improves in-game sound for superb hearing awareness. The all-new Sonic Radar II includes a redesigned control panel with customizable game list!
KeyBot and mPCIe Combo III + 802.11ac / Bluetooth 4.0, Instant keyboard upgrade, fast Wi-Fi and M.2 connectivity
KeyBot
Your keyboard, instantly upgraded!
Fancy a free keyboard upgrade? That's what KeyBot gives you instantly. Just plug your existing keyboard into the dedicated USB socket to activate the exclusive KeyBot microprocessor on the Maximus VII Formula. Use the easy-to-use utility to assign macros to function keys F1-F10, launch any application with a single press or control multimedia playback.
Macro keys
Program your own keyboard combinations.
Function keys
Assign to everyday functions, like mail, browsing or multimedia functions.
Shortcut
Assign any application or folder to launch.
You can even use KeyBot to wake your PC to boot into a specific mode
CPU Level Up
Instantly boost your system
XMP
Enable Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Direct to UEFI BIOS
Just one tap to launch the UEFI BIOS
mPCIE Combo III
Your connectivity companion!
Maximus VII Formula's mPCIe Combo III + 802.11ac / Bluetooth 4.0 module delivers the latest connectivity, with mini PCI Express (mPCIe) on one side and M.2 (PCIe/10Gbit/s and SATA/6Gbit/s) on the other.
M.2 slot: supports socket 3, 2260-type (‘M'-keyed) devices
Pre-fitted with a dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth v4.0 mPCIe module
UEFI BIOS and Secure Erase.
Award-winning simplicity and factory-fresh conditioning for superb performance.
Award-winning UEFI BIOS
Acclaimed by world media as the most-intuitive UEFI BIOS!
The smoothest mouse-controlled graphical UEFI BIOS has been upgraded to deliver faster setup and easier functions, with an even more appealing design for better overclocking and DIY experiences. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
EZ mode
Fan Profile:
Detailed CPU and case fan information for instant cooling!
SATA Information:
Displays SATA port details for you to easily recognize devices!
Fast Clock Adjustment:
Use mouse controls to change the time and date!
EZ XMP:
Improve your DRAM performance with a click!
Advanced
Shortcut:
Right-click to create shortcuts to frequently-used settings or press F4 to manage your list!
Quick Notes:
Make notes and capture BIOS-related ideas, quickly and conveniently!
Last Modified Log:
Track recent changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive!
SATA Port Renaming:
Rename SATA ports for easy identification!
Extreme Engine Digi+ III & TrueVolt USB
Rock-steady power, inside and out
TrueVolt USB
Stable supply of 5V - front and back!!
Forget the USB power drop-outs!
ROG's TrueVolt USB design delivers a rock-steady 5V supply to both the front and back USB sockets – no drop-outs!
Two 5V isolated linear power supply for all USB ports
Low noise, low loss.
Stable 5V* supply to provide clean 5V USB power to minimize potential fluctuations
All connected equipment (e.g. USB DAC or thumb drivers) benefits from the clean, stable 5V supply at the same time.
5V output varies from PSUs to PSUs
Extreme Engin Digi+ III
Hardcore power delivery with premium components
Maximus VII Formula's completely digital power architecture along is engineered with premium components to provide total control over the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulators (FIVR) found in the latest Intel® processors. Dynamic speed adjustments and intricate manual controls let you the push the processor and memory further than ever — with the assurance of the highest stability and precision.
While you protect your back in the game, Maximus VII Formula protects all sides in the real world.
ROG Armor
Style, Strength, and Cooling in One.
Strong ABS Top Cover
Blocks graphics card's heat and ensures lower system temperature for better performance
Solid SECC Steel Backplate
Strengthens the motherboard to prevent motherboard bending, employing thermal pads to efficiently conduct heat away from crucial components.
Gamer's Guardian
All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability and durability
Black Nickel-coated Q-shield
0 pain!
Protect your hands from nicks and cuts!
Q-Slot
1 clip
to swap or secure your graphics card!
Q-DIMM
1-sided
clips mean handling memory modules is a cinch super simple and super secure!
DRAM Over-current Protection
1 additional
resettable fuse protects connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage!
Backplates
2+
backplates fitted with thermal pads to provide additional cooling, protection and reinforcement!
ESD Guards
2X greater
electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the PS2, USB, audio and LAN ports!
Stainless Steel Back I/O
3X longer
life-span than ordinary panels!
10K Black Metallic Capacitors
20% greater
temperature endurance
5X longer
lifespan than generic capacitors!
A ready-made gamer's toolkit
ROG RAMDisk and a raft of fab utilities to make every gaming quest a success.
RAMDisk
Dynamically unleash your RAM – 20X faster than SSD!
With RAMDisk you can turn system memory into superfast temporary storage. Put large files, such as game maps, into RAMDisk and watch loading times fly — you'll never again wait to play. The improved 2014 edition of RAMDisk dynamically allocates memory, so unused RAM is released back to the system when it's needed. You'll even enjoy the bonus of protecting your SSD drives, as RAMDisk reduces excessive reads and writes that can reduce lifespan! Last but not least, the junction function serves as quick links between files and RAM storage. All files are automatically saved and restored to their specific locations on hard drives when you turn your PC off, then go back to RAM when you power on again.
AI Suite 3
One-stop intuitive control panel
ROG CPU-Z
ROG-themed
CPU-Z shows important system information
Mem TweakIt
Dynamic timing monitoring, DRAM efficiency gauge
USB UEFI BIOS Flashback
Refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off
Kaspersky Anti-Virus (1 year)
The best protection from viruses and spyware
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard(1 year)
The leading tool for optical and virtual discs
ASUS WebStorage
Free cloud storage
ASUS HomeCloud
Access your PC, stream multimedia and manage cloud storage anytime and anywhere!
COMPATIBLE WITH OC PANEL & FRONT BASE
All ROG Maximus VII (Z97) motherboards are compatible with OC Panel and Front Base for superior performance tuning and system monitoring. To ensure complete OC Panel and Front Base functionality please apply the latest firmware updates for OC Panel and also the latest software updates for Front Base. The latest versions can be downloaded by visiting the relevant product websites.
Specifications
- CPU
Intel Socket 1150 for the 5th/New 4th/4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 22 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
- Chipset
Intel Z97
- Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
- Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
- Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) *1
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 *2
- Storage
Intel Z97 chipset :
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3, , with M Key, type 2260 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology *3
ASMedia SATA Express controller : *4
1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
ASMedia ASM1061 controller : *4
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
- LAN
Intel I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring GAMEFIRST III
Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard
- Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
- Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.0
- Audio
ROG SupremeFX Formula 2014 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *4
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC: 120 dB SNR, -107 dB THD+N (Max. 192 kHz/ 24 -bit)
- WIMA film capacitors
- ELNA premium audio capacitors
- TI LM4562 high-fidelity audio OP AMP(s)
Audio Feature :
- Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic SoundStage
- Sonic SenseAmp
- Sonic Studio
- Sonic Radar II
- USB Ports
Intel Z97 chipset : *5
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel Z97 chipset : *6
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
- ROG Exclusive Features
CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)*7
ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*8
mPCIe Combo III (mPCIe/M.2 combo card)
ROG Connect :
- RC Diagram
- RC Remote
- RC Poster
Extreme Engine Digi+ III :
- 8 + 2 phase power design
- NexFET Power Block MOSFET
- 60A BlackWing Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ProbeIt
KeyBot
- CPU Level Up
- XMP
- Direct Key
UEFI BIOS features :
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Tweakers' Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview
ROG RAMDisk
GameFirst III
Extreme Tweaker
- Special Features
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
Gamer's Guardian:
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB Charger+
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Media Streamer
- Operating System Support
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
- Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
- Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x SATA Express connector: red,
1 x TPM header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
6 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (6 x 4 -pin)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo III connector(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x KeyBot Button
1 x Sonic SoundStage Button
- Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x SLI bridge(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
1 x mPCIe Combo III card(s) with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0 module
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
- BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS
- Manageability
WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
- Support Disc
Drivers
ROG GameFirst III
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ASUS WebStorage
HomeCloud
ASUS Utilities
- Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
- Note
1. The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwidth with SATAExpress_E1 connector. The default setting is in Auto mode that automatically optimizes the system bandwidth. If you install PCIe 2.0 x4 device, the system will automatically detect and disable SATAExpress_E1 connector.
2. The mPCIe slot is on mPCIe Combo III card and pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module.
3. The functions support depends on the CPU types.
4. These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
5. Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows 8.1/8.
6. 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
7. Supports G1/4" threaded fittings. Fittings require separate purchase.
8. Chassis must conform to ATX specification for successful installation: brass stand-offs of at least 6mm are required.
