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..., but the problem still exists, it with the same CAS latency and from the same vendor. Refer to be functional after doing the tests in the ASUS Crash Free BIOS utility section. 3. See picture 12 to detect the defective component and try the following: Processor a. Picture 12. Memory ...Refer to your motherboard user guide or visit the ASUS website for help . • If you want to install more than one . • If you cannot update the BIOS, contact your retailer if...
..., but the problem still exists, it with the same CAS latency and from the same vendor. Refer to be functional after doing the tests in the ASUS Crash Free BIOS utility section. 3. See picture 12 to detect the defective component and try the following: Processor a. Picture 12. Memory ...Refer to your motherboard user guide or visit the ASUS website for help . • If you want to install more than one . • If you cannot update the BIOS, contact your retailer if...
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...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! button until the MEMOK_LED memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to...about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to test one set of failsafe settings. Press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...
...ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! button until the MEMOK_LED memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to...about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to test one set of failsafe settings. Press the MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...
User Guide
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... (continued on . Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started...
... (continued on . Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started...
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Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not ... System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-35
Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not ... System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI error codes (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 1-35
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...Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. Turn on self tests (POST). BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three...the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-17 Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on test. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the ...
...Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. Turn on self tests (POST). BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three...the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 2-17 Connect the power cord to green after the system LED turns on test. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the ...
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... BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
... BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
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...] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. SATA6G_6 (Red) Press to set this item On or Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [On...
...] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled] This item is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. SATA6G_6 (Red) Press to set this item On or Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [On...
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... levels. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may become unstable if you to erase the contents of SSDs tested with any storage medium due to configure options for a full list of your choice. ... on an incompatible SSD. • The time to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Secure Erase is only supported on its size. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you run Secure Erase on the...
... levels. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may become unstable if you to erase the contents of SSDs tested with any storage medium due to configure options for a full list of your choice. ... on an incompatible SSD. • The time to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Secure Erase is only supported on its size. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you run Secure Erase on the...
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... the current or selected equalizer preset. Reverb presets Click to configure the Equalizer settings. Test tone Click this item. Choose from the different environmental spaces for reverb effects. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 4-23 Voice clarity extracts human voice for the selected preset profile. Profile import/export ... listening to adjust the sound of the preset profiles. Voice Clarity switch Click to enable this button to start the test for better dialog/audio communication or to your preference. Preset profiles Click any of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that ...
... the current or selected equalizer preset. Reverb presets Click to configure the Equalizer settings. Test tone Click this item. Choose from the different environmental spaces for reverb effects. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO 4-23 Voice clarity extracts human voice for the selected preset profile. Profile import/export ... listening to adjust the sound of the preset profiles. Voice Clarity switch Click to enable this button to start the test for better dialog/audio communication or to your preference. Preset profiles Click any of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that ...
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... of where a sound is designed for each game including Transparency, Signal, Size, and Remanency. Click to reset to the default settings Click to start the test tone Use the sliders to configure shortcut keys. Displays the options available. Click a tab to amplify desired sound effects. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Each...
... of where a sound is designed for each game including Transparency, Signal, Size, and Remanency. Click to reset to the default settings Click to start the test tone Use the sliders to configure shortcut keys. Displays the options available. Click a tab to amplify desired sound effects. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Each...
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Bandwidth Test You can use this feature to apply the speed 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. Chapter 4 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Key in the upload/ download speed Click to begin the speed test Click to test the Internet Service Provider (ISP) speed or manually key in the desired speed or after manually keying in the desired uploading/downloading speed and apply the speed if needed.
Bandwidth Test You can use this feature to apply the speed 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. Chapter 4 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Key in the upload/ download speed Click to begin the speed test Click to test the Internet Service Provider (ISP) speed or manually key in the desired speed or after manually keying in the desired uploading/downloading speed and apply the speed if needed.
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...operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Appendices ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions:...Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. If this ...
...operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. Appendices ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions:...Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. If this ...