Learn more about the ASUS Crosshair VIII Dark Hero
Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
Crosshair VIII Dark Hero
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM4
CPU Type
AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/4000 G-Series/3000 Series/3000 G-Series/2000 Series/2000 G-Series Desktop Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 4.0 x16
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/3000 Series Desktop Processors 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series/2000 Series Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) AMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
AMD X570 chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
PCI Express 3.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x16
None
PCI Express x1
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/3000 Series Desktop 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 AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series/3000 G-Series/2000 Series/2000 G-Series Desktop Processors: 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 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
SATA RAID
0/1/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Realtek RTL8125-CG
Second LAN Chipset
Intel I211-AT
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps + 1Gbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports PCIe interface
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.1* * BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s) 1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 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
HDMI
1 x HDMI
USB 3.1
4 x USB 3.1
USB 3.0
4 x USB 3.0
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 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
Other Connectors
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 W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x Node Connector(s) 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x TPM connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Slow Mode switch(es) 1 x Reset button(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 Start button 1 x Speaker connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
Special Features: AURA: - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Addressable Gen 2 Header ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS FlashBack ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector
BIOS: 256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2
Manageability: WOL, PXE
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: User's manual 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x ROG coaster(s) 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
Additional Information
Date First Available
August 07, 2024
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