Asus ROG Maximus VII Impact

Guys guess what? I just plugged in the graphics card and voila it worked again!!

Somehow the bios flash rendered it unable to use the cpu integrated graphics, because it still won't work if I remove the discrete gpu and go back to the onboard port, but with the gpu it works right away... Maybe it could have something to do with the displayport specifically, it's the only port I can try since I got one of those Acer G-Sync monitors that doesn't have anything else besides DP :eek:.

Anyway thanks a lot for the suggestions guys. One reason i bought this board is because i knew there were places like this with plenty support for it and people willing to share and help. :p
 
Ordered this board from Amazon on Black Friday to install in my M1 rev 2. So far it's been fairly reliable; only had a few issues setting it up, but I did eventually get everything working. Unfortunatley this morning the TPM doesn't seem to be showing up at all in Windows or the BIOS, and I'm not sure why.

My story so far (in case anyone else has questions / similar issues with their motherboard):

- Installed my copy of Window 8, discovered there were apparently no network drivers during setup.

- After booting, I chose to install the network / sound / Northbridge drivers from the CD that came with the motherboard (I honestly can't remember the last time I had to use one of these). This fixed the network issue.

- I then updated to 8.1. The wired network device stopped working, however thankfully I was able to continue with Wireless.

- I went to use the ASUS TPM module I had purchased from Amazon as well, and unfortunately it was undetected. This is terribly documented and I was unable to find any literature regarding it online.

- The next day I uninstalled the network driver and installed/updated all the drivers from the ASUS website. Got everything working except for the TPM module and the wired network. Wifi worked great through all of this.

- Realized there was a BIOS update, decided to go for it. This resolved the network device problem right away, and after rebooting into the BIOS again I discovered the security menu in the BIOS right away, and was able to enable the TPM.

- Set up the TPM chip / take ownership / etc. After 3 attempts at enabling bitlocker with verification of the key (and the subsequent reboots / failures), I finally enable it without verification. Seems to work fine, my drive is encoded.

- Reboot, all is well with the world, and my computer is working great. Over the next two weeks I slowly install software as I need it.

- Saturday I take the computer to a friends house and we play some multiplayer Elite Dangerous. That night I take it home and set it up again, and everything is fine.


This morning, Tuesday, I boot my machine and it decides to ask for the Bitlocker recovery key. The BIOS doesn't seem to recognize the module any more (and I don't even remember where in the menus it showed up, sadly). Windows doesn't see it (though I do have a "Other Devices -> PCI Simple Communications Controller" with an alert icon in my Device Manager; this may be related).


Has anyone else tried using a TPM with this board? Has anyone else had issues similar to this?

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks!
 
Update: my TPM started working again, I did nothing. Won't be trusting it with BitLocker keys anytime soon but at least I can set up the Company VPN stuff on it so I can maybe WFH.
 
Could anyone help me to check your M7I that whether the PCIe SSD shows in the UEFI or not?
I just put a Plextor M6e on but couldn't find it in the UEFI nor in the installation program of Windows 7.
Thanks a lot!
 
Synomenon said:
Only place in the UEFI my XP941 shows is in the boot order list.
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This is true for my Plextor M6e too.

I don't know about installing Windows 7, but Windows 8.1 and the Windows10 Technical Preview install easily with no extra steps or drivers necessary. Windows 7 might need extra steps.
 
You need to make UEFI mode Windows 7 install media for Windows 7 to see the m.2 drive.
 
Just picked up one of these boards to go with my M1, Just sold off my Gene and started assembling the motherboard, Fitting cpu/ram etc.

Noticed the daughter board has some kind of "Dent" in it.

Mind you it was like this in the box but didn't really think anything of it.. Now it's kind of bugging me, I'm starting to think negatives like, If I need to RMA, they'll knock it back for "Damage"

Seems like its made of the same material as those Metal case badges.

Here's a pic

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It doesn't seem like damage but the sticker not being pasted on properly. If you look to the left of it, you see it being stickered on correctly.
 
Phuncz said:
It doesn't seem like damage but the sticker not being pasted on properly. If you look to the left of it, you see it being stickered on correctly.
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It's definitely dented in, I'm thinking underneath it has the gaps for the alloy heat sink (That you can see to the left of the badge) and is pushed into one of the gaps.

Still, Do you think this kind of "Issue" will prevent anything to do with the warranty?
 
It's the seller that handles warranty, nobody here can legitimately assure you it is or isn't going to be replaced under warranty. But seeing as it is physical damage more likely caused by manufacturing (if it indeed is physically deformed), you'd have a good chance of it being replaced.
If you are worried because something doesn't work like it should or you expect it to be perfect, you should ask for a replacement.
 
Has anyone found a solution to the CPU PWM header not going under 40%? I have an impact vi with this limitation, and an arbitrary 40% is still too noisy on the ddc pump I have it hooked up to. Fan monitor in the bios reports it as 3200 rpm
 
CPU PWM fan should be adjustable in UEFI down to 20% on the Z97 Impact VII. Correct me if I am wrong? I've heard it's 40% on the Z87 Impact VI, though. Chassi PWM fans can only go down to 60% on both, though.

I think both of these can adjusted to lower values via Asus Windows software, but it's still annoying to depend on such software instead of UEFI.
 
Will try that. Not too thrilled about hacking up an xml config file for something that might only work once windows and the AI suite start up.

Is there a way to decouple the pump while still having it passively cooled somehow? I read something about TPE gel but am unsure if that would have any sort of thermal conductivity (mcp35x is said to run pretty hot, I don't want to shorten the lifespan by running it too hot)

edit: yea, on the impact vi it only allows down to 40% minimum

this site says not to use TPE gel with the DDC line of pumps: http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/PT-Gel-Stuff-Vibration-Absorption-Block_186.html
 
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will they ever add support for M.2 Sata? i think its silly that it ONLY supports M.2 PCIE for a top of the line board. I just bought a m.2 sata drive today only to realize it doesnt work.
 
SATA or PCIe links on the M.2 socket are hardware, this can't be added later. It is not "silly" that it only supports PCIe on the M.2 socket, PCIe can reach speeds of about 4 times higher and latencies MUCH lower (that's a good thing). This board is the only mITX board that supports the fastest M.2 PCIe spec (3.0 x4 lanes) and has NVMe support, I and others specifically bought this board just for that. The future is in PCIe SSD storage, not in SATA.

Example:

XP941-M.2-Chart-RAID.png

PCIe 2.0 x4 vs SATA-600.
Consider that PCIe 3.0 x4 is able to achieve the top RAID0 result with one SSD. This Asus board supports that.

Return the M.2 SATA SSD and wait for a proper M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD to become available. Also check the forums for compatibility before blindly buying a new type of hardware.
 
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SATA or PCIe links on the M.2 socket are hardware, this can't be added later. It is not "silly" that it only supports PCIe on the M.2 socket, PCIe can reach speeds of about 4 times higher and latencies MUCH lower (that's a good thing). This board is the only mITX board that supports the fastest M.2 PCIe spec (3.0 x4 lanes) and has NVMe support, I and others specifically bought this board just for that. The future is in PCIe SSD storage, not in SATA.

Example:

XP941-M.2-Chart-RAID.png

PCIe 2.0 x4 vs SATA-600.
Consider that PCIe 3.0 x4 is able to achieve the top RAID0 result with one SSD. This Asus board supports that.

Return the M.2 SATA SSD and wait for a proper M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD to become available. Also check the forums for compatibility before blindly buying a new type of hardware.
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well it is silly, not everyone is interested in speed, why would their lower end Z97i Plus support M.2 PCIe and M.2 Sata while their top line only supports M.2 PCIe, MSI's top line supports both

and as for M.2 PCIe being the future, yea it is but at this point there no many to choice from and for the price they are charging its like buying DDR4 vs DDR3 it's not worth it in some peoples eye, I like M.2 for more of the form factor then the speed cause all I'll be loading on a ssd is my OS and it already boots up within 3 secs which i don't think i would care for it to be any faster. I just wanna use less cables inside my system.

Also I agree i shoulda done my research more but asus is pretty tricky with their M.2 support in the manual instead of just pointing out BIG letters M.2 PCIE support only its in a fine print lol wouldn't you think it be important to let your customers know straight off the bat that it only supports what it supports and I didn't buy this board for the fastest M.2 PCi e support i bought it for the best designed layout you could find on a motherboard which makes building a smaller itx easier
 
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chaego said:
Also I agree i shoulda done my research more but asus is pretty tricky with their M.2 support in the manual instead of just pointing out BIG letters M.2 PCIE support only its in a fine print lol wouldn't you think it be important to let your customers know straight off the bat that it only supports what it supports and I didn't buy this board for the fastest M.2 PCi e support i bought it for the best designed layout you could find on a motherboard which makes building a smaller itx easier
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The exact details are on the M7I product page on their website in as big letters as all the other technical specifications http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_IMPACT/specifications/

M.2 Socket 3 on mPCIe Combo IV expansion card(s), black, *4 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)
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Also at the bottom of the page under note 4 they mention it again

*1: The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 3.0/2.0 X16 slot. Bandwidth on the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot becomes x8 when M.2 device is inserted.
*2: The mini-PCIe slot is pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module on mPCIe Combo IV expansion card.
*3: The functions support depends on the CPU types.
*4: M.2 slot supports PCIE mode storage device only.
*5: The module is pre-installed on mPCIe Combo IV expansion card.
*6: 8-channel audio output is supported by jack-retasking using a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel.
*7: Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is only supported under WindowsR 8.1/8.
*8: 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board (USB1213) shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
*9: 1 x LN2 mode header and CHAFAN_2/3 locate on Impact CoolHub card.
*10: AAFP header locates on the SupremeFX Impact II card.
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I just have to say this board is pretty sweet. Got it for my M1 build and am using it in a crap case until my M1 arrives. One thing I had trouble figuring out was configuring the fans that are plugged into the included fan header mini board. I had to go have the board determine what speeds the fans are capable of running at or else all my fans would idle at 50% and higher. Talk about loud! After calibration it is fine but it seems any change i make the to curve now resets it all back to 50% again. Is this the intended operation of the fan curves or am I totally missing something?
 
Yeah that would be nice! Doesn't need to be more exact than millimetres, though, just round it up to the next mark ;)
 
Do any of you experience Mouse lag?

I got a Logitech G602

I know from experience on my G75VW laptop, if I have a USB 3 connected right by the G602 receiver
it lags like a baws. while transfering files.
So I have put the receiver on the Front IO and the USB 2.0 ports at the Back I/O it still lags like a baws...

which is annoying while gaming or in system in general...

actually it just froze and lagged big time, so I've put the receiver in the EZ Flash port and used the extender cable that was included.

now it seems to be fine. and much more responsive

just gonna leave it here if some unlucky bloke has the same problem :p
 
Most wireless mice work on the 2.4GHz band, which is also used by Bluetooth (cell phones, wireless audio devices, Impact's WiFi + BT card) and WiFi (laptops, Impact's WiFi + BT card). Even cordless phones use it. So be sure none of those devices is within a close proximity of your receiver and mouse.

This is the reason why I don't want any wireless mice anymore, too much stuff can interfere and cause issues.
 
What kind of temperatures should I be getting on the VRM at idle (after the computer has been on awhile)? Mine seems to be running pretty hot at mid 60 C idle (a buddy has the same board and is running 15 degrees cooler than me with the same case/cooling setup), wondering if I need to remount the VRM heatsink (is this even possible?) or RMA the board or something.
 
How are people mounting their wifi connectors on their builds? Chassis or just pass through ?
 
The backplane has holes for the antenna connectors. Most people use those...
 
Here's a photo of the I/O panel for the Maximus Impact VI that has the holes for the WiFi connectors in the same place as the Maximus Impact VII:

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Qrash said:
Here's a photo of the I/O panel for the Maximus Impact VI that has the holes for the WiFi connectors in the same place as the Maximus Impact VII:
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Speaking of those wifi connectors, anyone know what size nuts are used on that? Want to 'borrow' a socket wrench here from work, but forgot to measure the size last night.
 
Are you talking about the thin rings used to secure it to the motherboard backplate? I think they're too shallow to use with anything but an adjustable monkey wrench, a socket wrench probably doesn't have enough of a ledge to grab onto something that doesn't stick out more than 1-2mm.

If you're talking about the other parts that have either the threading and wiring from the wifi card, or the connections from the main antenna, then it'd be hard to get a socket around those anyway with the antenna sticking through them

YMMV, I'm not sure if the impact vii is any different than the vi in terms of nut depth
 
Mine is also in the mid 60's I think you need more cool air from the side, check your fan rpm. I am still trying to figure out how to lower the vrm temp.
 
Phuncz said:
VRM's can easily handle 105°C if not higher, why is this suddenly an issue ?

Also:
http://www.bitspower.com/html/product/pro_show.aspx?num=81093367&kind2=124
http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/mot...s/intel-z97-series/ek-fb-asus-m6i-acetal.html
Both fit on the M7I, even though the websites are fuzzy about it and you'll hit the limit on the CPU air cooling sooner than your VRM's are going to burn out.
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I know, I'm just seeing if I can get it lower without having make too much noise.
 
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