Asus ROG Maximus VII Impact

Phuncz said:
I complained about this too on the ROG forum:



Ofcourse nothing from Asus.
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Just a tip regarding your complaint about swapping M.2 SSDs. There's nothing that actually binds/holds the SSD in the adaptor, other that the slot you slide it into. I swapped mine out easily by removing the video card, and shining a flashlight on the slot (Nearest the back of the board) and carefully inserting the SSD from the front. Additionally, in the end, I found no reason to remove the "shroud" on that expansion card.
 
kjohn said:
BTW, anyone else have trouble with the backplate and ports? Too much foam and some of the ports are slightly crooked.
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Yup. My USB ports don't align properly so it skids on the metal. I ended up removing the foam which helps a little but it's still a problem.
 
kjohn said:
BTW, anyone else have trouble with the backplate and ports? Too much foam and some of the ports are slightly crooked.
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yeah, the foam was mostly fine but I had to push and prod to get all the ports to slide into place.

Asus hit a home run with this board's features but definitely dropped the polish. Plenty of annoying tiny details. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat though :)
 
Ruoh said:
Just a tip regarding your complaint about swapping M.2 SSDs. There's nothing that actually binds/holds the SSD in the adaptor, other that the slot you slide it into. I swapped mine out easily by removing the video card, and shining a flashlight on the slot (Nearest the back of the board) and carefully inserting the SSD from the front. Additionally, in the end, I found no reason to remove the "shroud" on that expansion card.
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I was under the impression the foam pads would hold it into place. I have no M.2 to test it, but it became my suspicion when I saw the instructions in the manual to remove the shroud upon install. OK that's atleast comforting to know :)
 
I just got done setting up my machine. I have a NZXT Kraken x41 with my Maximus VII Impact. On first boot I get a CPU fan error? There is only one CPU Fan header on the motherboard, hard to get that wrong. The Kraken radiator fan is spinning, and the 3 pin pump power is connected to the motherboard CPU Fan as instructed. In BIOS my CPU temps are inthe high 20s so I assume the Kraken is working (although very loud at the moment, I think the fan is on full RPM).

Outside of disabling CPU Fan monitor, which I don't want to do, anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.
 
I couldn't get a tach reading out of my X41, that may be the problem. I think NZXT expects you to plug in the USB header and read the pump speed using their software.
 
I had to turn the minimum CPU Fan RPM off, then I could boot and install Windows. After the Kraken Software was installed I plugged in the USB header and I have a CPU Fan RPM readout. Seems to be working. A bit crammed in a BitFenix Prodigy but working so far.
 
I've got the Asus Impact VI and found the wireless is absolute garbage... my 5 year old work laptop with wireless G outperforms the AC wireless on this board by leaps and bounds.

I'm constantly disconnected, and my maximum throughput is pretty awful. Has anyone found the wireless on the Impact VII to be any better and are there any things I can try to make it work as intended?

I've compared my laptop and my Asus Impact VI with a few different wireless routers in a few different buildings. The laptop always out performs.
 
I personally didn't want to deal with that Qualcomm chip anymore, so I swapped out the card for an Intel 7260-AC before I installed the motherboard. It's the same card as in the ones in the ASRock Z87E-ITX and Z97E-ITX/ac and there are a few people having complaints about the card in those boards, including me.
 
Yeah indeed, but I'm still more opposed to hardware-related issues I had with the Qualcomm solution, whereas the Intel's seems to be software-related.
 
Personally, I'm regretting the purchase of this motherboard.

Sound Issues:
I have to disable the Amp (SoundSense) in order to get front panel stereo.
Microphone fades in and out.

Most annoying issue:
Sometimes my system doesn't boot. A few restarts (typically just once) would get it to boot. Why it doesn't boot in the first place no idea. It's stuck at Q-Code A0, or is it A3... let me double-check on that.

For the price, I expected something wonderful. I wished I got the MSI Gaming motherboard instead. At least even if I have problems with it, I wouldn't think about how I spent so much more for it.
 
CHANG3D said:
Personally, I'm regretting the purchase of this motherboard.

Sound Issues:
I have to disable the Amp (SoundSense) in order to get front panel stereo.
Microphone fades in and out.

Most annoying issue:
Sometimes my system doesn't boot. A few restarts (typically just once) would get it to boot. Why it doesn't boot in the first place no idea. It's stuck at Q-Code A0, or is it A3... let me double-check on that.

For the price, I expected something wonderful. I wished I got the MSI Gaming motherboard instead. At least even if I have problems with it, I wouldn't think about how I spent so much more for it.
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You plugged the HDAudio connector into the daughter card, right? I have had zero problems with the motherboard.
 
The audio solution works flawless for me, but I can't comment on the microphone as I have none or even a headset.
 
I tried an old pair of studio headphones Gatt HP7 and they sound wonderful. I have pretty much the same hardware in there atm as you Chang3d.

But don't know what you mean that you have to disable "Amp (SoundSense)"? Do you mean the "SenseAmp" feature? When you plug in your phones it checks the impedance. It seems to identify mine immediately as under 65 ohms and "performance" setting is just enough for me, otherwise it's too loud for my old ears. How do you even disable that?
 
CHANG3D said:
Personally, I'm regretting the purchase of this motherboard.

Sound Issues:
I have to disable the Amp (SoundSense) in order to get front panel stereo.
Microphone fades in and out.

Most annoying issue:
Sometimes my system doesn't boot. A few restarts (typically just once) would get it to boot. Why it doesn't boot in the first place no idea. It's stuck at Q-Code A0, or is it A3... let me double-check on that.

For the price, I expected something wonderful. I wished I got the MSI Gaming motherboard instead. At least even if I have problems with it, I wouldn't think about how I spent so much more for it.
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I think you simply have a bad one. The front panel mic and stereo inputs work perfectly fine for me and I have 0 problems for booting, although I'm not sure about the front panel mic and stereo, the booting problem might not be entirely the motherboards fault.
 
WiSK said:
I tried an old pair of studio headphones Gatt HP7 and they sound wonderful. I have pretty much the same hardware in there atm as you Chang3d.

But don't know what you mean that you have to disable "Amp (SoundSense)"? Do you mean the "SenseAmp" feature? When you plug in your phones it checks the impedance. It seems to identify mine immediately as under 65 ohms and "performance" setting is just enough for me, otherwise it's too loud for my old ears. How do you even disable that?
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It detects my Sennheiser HD555 also as < 65&#937; but it's actually 120&#937;. I haven't tried the "extreme" setting though.
 
I bought it about 7 years ago I think, so around 2007. Not entirely sure though. But I can't seem to find when they started selling the 50 ohm version and how you can tell them apart.

Testing it at max (100%) volume:

Performance (<65 ohm) gives me a loud experience without clipping
Powerful (65 - 150 ohm) gives me a louder experience with clipping here and there
Extreme (>150 ohm) gives me the club experience, clipping all around

I guess it would be 120 ohm considering it only clips at max volume.
 
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If it's measuring the impedance electrically, then it should be accurate. I don't know how it measures it exactly. Maybe the wires in the NCase from the card to the front panel also affect something electrically.
 
I've read though Phuncz comments on this already but is there any way to lower the fan speed to 100-500 rpms on the chassis fan headers? I have a Noiseblocker PWM 4 pin fan but its stuck on DC mode on the bios. While the CPU 4 pin fan header can be selectable on both PWM and DC mode.

I know PWM fan splitters is an option but am I just stuck with 50% fan speed utilization for all of the chassis fan headers? Have you guys used a software solution where it can override the bios settings?
 
There is no software solution, you need a pulse generator to make PWM signals. Asus cheaped out on fan control.

Although, I have to say it is very good at low speed with my voltage controlled GTs, which are normally 1850rpm @ 12 V in free air, down to 450rpm. That's about 3V.

So try to exchange your Noiseblockers for non-PWM model.
 
The CoolHub is nothing more than two 4-pin DC-controlled fan headers and an LN2 switch.
It's a shame they are not PWM-controlled, it's not like they couldn't have with the seperate PCB.
 
Anyone with this combination?

Noctua NH-L12 / ASUS Maximus VII Impact / NCase M1.

Does this combination work? If yes, which heat pipe orientations work and which don't?

Are low profile memory modules mandatory?

Does the large top fan interfere with the fan / HD bracket?

Thank you.
 
IVEST said:
Anyone with this combination?

Noctua NH-L12 / ASUS Maximus VII Impact / NCase M1.

Does this combination work? If yes, which heat pipe orientations work and which don't?

Are low profile memory modules mandatory?

Does the large top fan interfere with the fan / HD bracket?

Thank you.
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aaronator said:
Anyone try fitting the L12 on this board?
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Haven't tried myself, but this is a quote from the google spreadsheet for Ncase M1 builders regarding L12 on this board.

"NOT reccommended! Only works in one orientation (heatpipes facing RAM slots). All other orientations either have the heatpipes hit the RTC battery or the power circuitry daughtboard, or the heatsink extends past the motherboard/case limits. The orientation that does work is a VERY tight fit. "Ultra" low profile RAM is a requirement, and even then there's a good chance the heatpipes will hit the RAM if they have heatspreaders."
 
The first BIOS update has finally appeared:

MAXIMUS VII IMPACT BIOS 0412 (2014/10/17)
1. fix HyperExpress can't work on EFI driver.
2. Improve System performance.

Link (File Size: 5.65 MBytes)

It might be me, but why fix the HyperExpress support on this board when this board doesn't have SATA Express ? As I expect, it's just a blanket fix that all Z97 chipset ROG boards will receive.
 
Phuncz said:
The first BIOS update has finally appeared:

MAXIMUS VII IMPACT BIOS 0412 (2014/10/17)
1. fix HyperExpress can't work on EFI driver.
2. Improve System performance.
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I'm interested in the "Improve System performance" changes.
 
I was asked to notify this forum about my experience trying to install Windows onto a Plextor M6e M.2 SSD that I'm installing into the mPCIe Combo bracket. I've not made the attemp yet, but I'm very hopeful after reading about Asus motherboards and Plextor M.2 SSDs being "Better Together. Also this posting on the ROG forums: http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?51539-Maximus-VII-Impact-M-2-PCIE-boot-drive.

Hopefully it works as easily and as well as Asus and Plextor (and JJ) make it sound. I'm waiting on the arrival of a Noctua CPU cooler, but maybe I'll run with the stock Intel cooler, just to see if this works. I plan to update the firmware on the M6e and the motherboard BIOS prior to installing the Windows 10 Preview.
 
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Phuncz said:
The CoolHub is nothing more than two 4-pin DC-controlled fan headers and an LN2 switch.
It's a shame they are not PWM-controlled, it's not like they couldn't have with the seperate PCB.
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I have been unable to find documentation about using the Coolhub card anywhere, but apparently LN2 mode changes the timing of some events or services of the motherboard during startup when using extreme cooling methods.

Is the Coolhub shipped with the LN2 jumper in the enabled position? Mine has the jumper on the two leftmost pins. Should I remove it or shift it to disable LN2 mode?
 
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LN2 = Liquid Nitrogen. LN2-mode is to enable the motherboard to function properly when using liquid nitrogen. You shouldn't have to tinker around with it unless you are going for recordbreaking overclocks with the stuff.
 
Phuncz said:
LN2 = Liquid Nitrogen. LN2-mode is to enable the motherboard to function properly when using liquid nitrogen. You shouldn't have to tinker around with it unless you are going for recordbreaking overclocks with the stuff.
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Yes, but is the Coolhub's jumper in the LN2 mode by default (two leftmost pins) or not?
 
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It shipped this way on my board. I have yet to find out why it matters but I don't overclock at the moment.
 
OK, thanks Phuncz. Mine's like that too. I guess we're all in the same boat, so to speak. The motherboard only has 2 fan connectors so I think that Asus must have realized that most people attracted to the M7I would need the extra fan connectors (even if they aren't PWM, despite having 4 pins), and so the LN2 jumper is probablyshipped in the OFF or DISABLED position.
 
Yeah I guess so.

Two fan headers is a serious limitation, even for mITX. I find it a little frustrating they are skimping on fan-headers this much, on most of the mITX boards. And especially with the lack of true PWM fan headers (except for the CPU one) on the Impact boards.

You could use splitters, but the manufacturers don't support it and don't document how much they can handle.
 
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