ROG Crosshair VIII Hero
AMD X570 ATX gaming motherboard with PCIe 4.0,
integrated 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB 3.2, SATA, M.2, ASUS NODE and Aura
Sync RGB lighting
- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™
processors and up to two M.2 drives, USB 3.2 Gen2, and AMD StoreMI
to maximize connectivity and speed.
- Comprehensive thermal design: Active PCH heatsink, M.2 aluminum
heatsink and ROG Cooling Zone.
- High-performance networking: integrated 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and
Gigabit Ethernet, both with ASUS LANGuard?protection, and support
for GameFirst V software.
- 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing
overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your
rig.
- DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot,
BIOS flashback and premium components for maximum endurance.
- Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB
lighting, including RGB headers and Gen. 2 addressable headers
- Industry-leading ROG audio: ROG SupremeFX S1220 is combined
with the venerable ESS ES9023P to deliver high-fidelity audio to
headsets and exotic cans.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CPU |
AMD AM4 Socket 3rd and 2nd AMD
Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU
support list |
Chipset |
AMD X570
|
Memory |
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™
Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 MHz Un-buffered Memory
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 MHz Un-buffered Memory
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 MHz Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the
Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
Multi-GPU Support |
3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™
Processors
Supports NVIDIA 3-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Processors
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology |
Expansion Slots
|
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™
Processors
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics
Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
AMD X570 chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 |
Storage
|
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™
Processors:
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 4.0 x4
and SATA modes) storage devices support
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Vega Graphics Processors:
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
AMD X570 chipset:
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 4.0
x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 10 |
LAN |
Intel I211-AT
Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN
ASUS LAN Guard
ROG GameFirst Technology |
Audio
|
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition
Audio CODEC
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel
Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9023P
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature:
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic Radar III
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not
supported for 8-Channel audio. |
USB Ports
|
3rd Gen AMD RyzenTM
Processors:
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
2nd Gen AMD RyzenTM/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™
Vega Graphics Processors:
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
AMD X570 chipset:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
AMD X570 chipset:
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
AMD X570 chipset:
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
AMD X570 chipset:
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) |
ROG Exclusive Features
|
Extreme Engine
Digi+:
- IR3555 PoweIRstage
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ROG Extreme OC kit:
- OptiMem III
- Safe Boot button
- Slow Mode
- LN2 Mode
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
ROG Exclusive Software
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- RAMCache III
- RAMDisk
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
- Sonic Radar III |
Special Features
|
ASUS Dual Intelligent
Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors
5:
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU Insight,
EPU Guidance, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
AURA:
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG
devices
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- USB BIOS Flashback
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- Armoury Crate
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
- Clear CMOS Button
- Reset Button
- Start Button
- ReTry button
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector |
Back I/O Ports
|
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports ()
Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port |
Internal I/O Connectors |
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0
port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices
support
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage
devices support
1 x TPM connector(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Start button
1 x Speaker connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB
ports |
Accessories
|
User's manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x ROG Thank you card |
BIOS
|
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP,
WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 |
Manageability
|
WOL, PXE |
Operating System
|
Windows 10 64-bit |
Form Factor
|
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 20.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |