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ASUS ROG Maximus VII Hero
ROG Intel Z97 / LGA1150 ATX board with four DDR3 DIMMs, three PCIe x16-length slots and M.2 storage. This is a dedicated model record; revision, CPU and firmware qualifications are documented below.
IDENTIFICATION: Verify the printed model and PCB revision against manufacturer support files before selecting a processor, memory kit, firmware image or replacement board. Similar names can describe electrically different products.
Specifications
| Catalog subcategory | Enthusiast Intel platforms |
|---|---|
| Exact board / revision | Maximus VII Hero |
| Platform / era | Intel Haswell / Broadwell ROG enthusiast platform, 2014 |
| CPU socket / compatibility | LGA1150; 4th-generation Intel Core families and selected 5th-generation models only where present in ASUS’s model-specific CPU list and supported BIOS. |
| Chipset | Intel Z97 Express |
| Memory | Four dual-channel DDR3 DIMM sockets, up to 32 GB non-ECC unbuffered memory; XMP and overclocked transfer rates require a supported CPU/firmware/DIMM combination. |
| Expansion slots | Three PCIe 3.0 x16-length slots (processor-lane configurations vary by card population) and three PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. |
| Form factor | ATX, approximately 305 × 244 mm; confirm case/standoff support and PCB dimensions in the manufacturer manual. |
| Storage / I/O | Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports and one M.2 Socket 3 connector; M.2 mode/length and SATA port-sharing rules are specified in the board manual. |
| Firmware and validation | Use only firmware for this exact model and revision. Confirm the selected CPU in the manufacturer CPU support table and satisfy its stated minimum BIOS; consult the board manual and memory QVL for DIMM placement, shared lanes and port limitations. |
Compatibility and revision notes
ATX (305 × 244 mm). Use the Maximus VII Hero—not similarly named Hero editions—CPU list and minimum BIOS. The board uses DDR3, and its PCIe lanes and M.2/SATA resources are shared; check ASUS’s manual for drive mode, DIMM population, connector locations and case clearances.
Physical socket fit, chipset family or a matching module notch does not independently guarantee compatibility. Confirm the exact CPU, BIOS release, memory type/capacity, slot wiring, device protocol and board dimensions in the manufacturer documentation before building or servicing a system.
Preservation and repair
Record the full PCB model, revision and BIOS identifier before maintenance. Inspect socket contacts, DIMM/PCIe connectors, VRM area and electrolytic components; document any corrosion, rework or missing hardware. Use ESD-safe handling and follow the manual’s clear-CMOS procedure.
For an archive record, photograph labels and connector condition before cleaning. Do not cross-flash firmware from a similar model or revision, and never power a board with loose conductive hardware beneath it.
Manufacturer sources
- ASUS — ROG Maximus VII Hero manual and specificationsOfficial manufacturer product/manual documentation for this exact model.
- ASUS — ROG Maximus VII Hero CPU support listOfficial manufacturer CPU/firmware/support reference; confirm the board marking and revision.
Specifications and compatibility can vary with PCB revision, regional SKU, processor stepping and BIOS. Consult the linked manufacturer support material for the exact board.