i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (4th Gen), ATX, DDR3 (max 32GB), 6 x USB3, 8 x USB2, 6 x SATA3, M.2, DSub, DVI-D, HDMI, SPDIF
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Intel LGA1150 4th Generation CPU SupportThis motherboard supports Intel 4th and New 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. |
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Intel Z97 Express ChipsetThe Intel Z97 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports Intel LGA1150 4th and 5th Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z97 provides a maximum 6 USB 3.0 ports, 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports and 1GB/s M.2 support for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel Z97 Express Chipset also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. |
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) SeriesThe Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the 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 elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers. |
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10K Black Metallic CapacitorsROG series motherboards integrate the absolute best quality black metallic capacitors. These quality capacitors offer a 20% greater temperature endurance compared to standard capacitors and are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for a guaranteed minimum of 10K hours which is 5 times longer than standard capacitors. |
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DRAM Over-Current ProtectionOnboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard system and device lifespan. |
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ESD GuardsElectrostatic discharges (ESD) can happen suddenly, and their damaging effects are often underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards offer an active protective circuit design that ensures electrostatic discharges are properly grounded, providing greater component longevity. |
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Stainless Steel Back I/O3X more durable corrosion-resistant coating. ASUS motherboard back I/O panels are made from strong and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, which is bonded with a thin layer of chromium oxide to enhance anti-corrosive properties. Passing 72-hour spray salt endurance tests, ASUS stainless steel back I/O panels have a usage life three times longer compared to ordinary panels. |
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Intel Smart Response TechnologyUses an installed fast SSD (18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently-accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system. |
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Intel Rapid Start TechnologyAllows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping energy use low. |
4K Ultra HD Support4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. ASUS motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel HD Graphics via HDMI. |
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AMD CrossfireX Multi-GPU SupportAMD CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience. |
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NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU TechnologyNVIDIA SLI technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA graphics solutions in an SLI-Certified motherboard. Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU), NVIDIA SLI technology delivers up to twice the performance (with 2 cards) and 2.8X the performance (with 3 cards) compared to a single graphics solution. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 3200(OC) MHz SupportThe motherboard supports 32GB DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of up to 3200(OC) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. |
SupremeFX 2014ROG knows the importance of flawless audio – pristine effects and full-range soundtracks make the game. That's why we invest substantial engineering resources to perfect onboard audio. The result is SupremeFX. Cutting-edge isolation technologies minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and exceptionally premium components deliver best-in-class audio that's as great as a dedicated soundcard. But we never rest on our laurels, which is why SupremeFX 2014 has been refined even further for Maximus VII motherboards. That means even finer components and superbly clever software innovations for gaming and multimedia experiences beyond compare! |
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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! |
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Sonic SoundStage – Hardware-level audio-profiles switchApply 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) |
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ELNA capacitors – Exceptionally warm and natural soundROG Motherboards use high end Japanese-made ELNA audio capacitors. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers. |
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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 EQ — ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing! |
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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! |
SATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3Gb/s, and increases the data transfer rate between your motherboard and internal storage devices, such as 7200RPM HDDs, 10000RPM HDDs and SSDs. It's also the current trend for upcoming high-speed internal storage devices to break the existing bottleneck of a PC's performance. |
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M.2 10Gb/sROG motherboards come equipped with an onboard M.2 slot, providing users PCI-Express connectivity for SSD devices. Delivering up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds, M.2 offers users considerably faster storage performance than current mSATA and even SATA Revision 3 (6Gb/s) storage devices. |
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USB 3.0Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB 2.0, the all-new USB 3.0's 5Gb/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth, so transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute. ASUS also has implemented a front panel USB 3.0 port, making the use of an external USB 3.0 device even more convenient. |
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Intel EthernetMaximus VII Ranger 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! |
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GameFirst III - Network-optimizationExclusive 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! |
Award-winning UEFI BIOSThe 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. |
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RAMDiskWith 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. |
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Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYour computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience. |
Model Number | MAXIMUS VII RANGER |
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
Compatible Processors | Intel New 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel New 4th Generation Pentium Intel New 4th Generation Celeron Intel 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel 4th Generation Pentium Intel 4th Generation Celeron |
Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
Power Design | 8+2 |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset Type | Z97 Express |
RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 32 GB Max |
RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
Supported RAM | DDR3 Non-ECC UDIMM |
RAM Architecture | Dual-Channel |
Supported RAM Speeds | 3200/3000/2800/2400/2133/1866/1600/1333 Mhz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
Video Controller | Supports Intel HD Graphics |
Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD CrossfireX Supports NVIDIA SLI |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) 1 x TPM connector(s) 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) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x KeyBot Button 1 x Sonic SoundStage Button |
Intel Z97 Express | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0,1,5,10)1 x M.2 Slot (2260 / 2280) 10Gb/s (PCIE Mode) |
Controller | Intel |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Wireless | N/A |
Speed | N/A |
Features | N/A |
Controller | ASUS ROG Supreme-FX |
Features | 8-Channel HD Audio
DTS Connect Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel SupremeFX Shielding Technology ELNA premium audio capacitors Sonic SoundStage Sonic SenseAmp Sonic Studio Sonic Radar II |
Feature List | Extreme Engine Digi+ III
NexFET Power Block MOSFET New Alloy Chokes 10K Black Metallic Capacitors KeyBot CPU Level Up XMP Direct Key ROG RAMDisk GameFirst III Extreme Tweaker ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 : ASUS Exclusive Features : AI Suite 3 Ai Charger USB Charger+ USB 3.0 Boost Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY : 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) |
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