BIOS update might require for AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPU
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: Integrated Crosschill EK III, active chipset heatsink, M.2 aluminum heatsink, and ROG Cooling Zone.
Robust power delivery: Designed power solution with 14+2 IR3555 PowIRstages, ProCool II power connectors, microfine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors.
High-performance networking: On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) with MU-MIMO support, 5G and Gigabit Ethernet courtesy of Aquantia and Intel, 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.
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
AM4
CPU Type
AMD AM4 Socket AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 3000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 2000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 2000 G-Series Processors Processors
* BIOS update might require for AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Refer to ASUS website for CPU support list.
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 (x4 mode)
PCI Express x1
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
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 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 High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
Audio Channels
8 Channels * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit / 192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Aquantia AQC111C
Second LAN Chipset
Intel I211-AT
Max LAN Speed
5Gbps + 1Gbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 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 (7 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C) Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port 1 x AQC-111C 5G LAN port
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 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 4 USB ports
Other Connectors
1 x PCH_FAN 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x Optional Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x H_AMP fan connector 1 x W_PUMP+ connector 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Slow Mode switch(es) 1 x LN2 Mode header(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Node Connector(s) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x Thermal sensor connector 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)
Software Feature
Windows 11
Supported
Features
Features
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
ROG Exclusive Features: ROG RGB Armor Start Button Reset Button ROG Aura - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers Extreme Engine Digi+: - IR3555 PoweIRstage - MicroFine Alloy Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG Extreme OC kit: - Safe Boot button - Slow Mode - LN2 Mode UEFI BIOS features: - Tweakers' Paradise - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Graphic Card Information Preview USB BIOS Flashback Crosschill EK III ROG Unique Pre-mounted I/O Shield ROG Exclusive Software - Mem Tweakit - RAMCache III - RAMDisk - CPU-Z - GameFirst V - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link - Sonic Radar III - Overwolf
Special Features: ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5: - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App Gamer's Guardian: - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - ESD Guards on LAN, Audio,and USB ports ASUS SafeSlot - Protect your graphics card Investment LiveDash OLED AURA: - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Addressable Gen 2 Header ASUS Exclusive Features: - USB BIOS Flashback - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Armoury Crate - Pre-mounted I/O Shield - ASUS NODE: hardware control interface - BIOS Flashback Button - Clear CMOS Button ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - 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 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 4 x SATA power cable 1 x M.2 Screw Package 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) 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable 1 x ROG Thank you card
Additional Information
Date First Available
November 01, 2024
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