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Software Update Instructions:

ROG Front Base and ROG OC Panel

Important!

Ÿ The following steps apply to ROG Maximus VII Gene, Maximus VII Hero, Maximus VII Ranger (Z97) motherboard models only.

Ÿ This software update is only required for OC Panel firmware version 2014 or earlier versions and also for Front Base firmware version V36 or earlier versions.

1. Check the current version of your ROG Front Base or OC Panel firmware and your motherboard¡¦s BIOS.

A. For the ROG Front Base you may do either of the following options:

Option 1: Press and hold the Selector knob until the software version appears on the upper-right corner of the screen.

Option 2: Check the back side of your ROG Front Base LCD screen. You may refer to the following illustration to know where this information is specifically located. If there is no label, this means your current firmware is an old version that needs to be updated.

B. For the OC Panel, press and hold the clear button until the software version appears.

C. Check the BIOS version of your motherboard and ensure its compatibility with the software update before you proceed.Refer to the following table for compatibility details and update the BIOS accordingly:

Motherboard	Compatible BIOS version
Maximus VII Ranger	0704 or later
Maximus VII Gene	0503 or later
Maximus VII Hero	0505 or later

2. Check your package and prepare the following items prior to starting the update:

USB Q-connector

ROG Front Base cable

3. Turn off your computer then open the chassis of your motherboard to take out the ROG Front Base or OC Panel. Refer to your user guide for details.

4. Connect the bundled ROG Front Base cable to the ROG Front Base or OC Panel, as shown in the illustration below.

5. Connect the other end of the ROG Front Base cable to the bundled USB Q-connector as shown in the illustration below. Ensure that the pins of the USB Q-connector matches the ports on the ROG Front base cable.

6. Connect the USB Q-connector to an available USB 2.0 connector on your motherboard.

7. Replace the chassis of your motherboard then turn on your computer.

8. Open the software update (for Front Base) or firmware update (for OC Panel) you downloaded to begin installation and follow the instructions onscreen.

9. Once the software/ firmware update is done, remove the USB Q-connector from the ROG Front base cable and reconnect the ROG Front Base to your motherboard via the ROG_EXT connector. Refer to your ROG Front Base User Manual or Quick Start Guide for details on how to install the device.

Note: For succeeding firmware updates, you no longer need to update your device using the USB 2.0 connector.

First Edition, May 2014