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.../SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 AMD CBS 3-20 3.6.11 AMD PBS 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS...
.../SSD SMART Information 3-19 3.6.9 Network Stack Configuration 3-19 3.6.10 AMD CBS 3-20 3.6.11 AMD PBS 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS...
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... non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x16, x8/x8) 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x16...Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) ix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
... non-ECC, unbuffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x16, x8/x8) 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (supports x16...Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) ix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 1 xM.2 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...
... Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 1 xM.2 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...
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... - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Slow Mode - LN2 Mode - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - DTS® Sound Unbound CrossChill EK III ROG Armor (continued on the next page) xi ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 ports at back panel, Type-A, [red]) 2nd Gen...
... - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Slow Mode - LN2 Mode - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - DTS® Sound Unbound CrossChill EK III ROG Armor (continued on the next page) xi ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 ports at back panel, Type-A, [red]) 2nd Gen...
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xvi Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xvi Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... the CPU and damaging the CPU. • Ensure that you use a CPU designed for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4 Socket for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing...
... the CPU and damaging the CPU. • Ensure that you use a CPU designed for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4 Socket for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing...
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... x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support Triple VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 4.0) x8 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Single VGA... Support Triple VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) x8 (PCIe 3.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) ...
... x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support Triple VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 4.0) x8 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Single VGA... Support Triple VGA / PCIe card x8 (PCIe 3.0) x8 (PCIe 3.0) x4 (PCIe 4.0) x4 (PCIe 3.0) Support x4 (PCIe 4.0) Support 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Slot Description PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) ...
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...item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA... 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide.
...item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA... 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide.
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... separately. Chapter 1 2. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. ...AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA...
... separately. Chapter 1 2. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. ...AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_2 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA...
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in this section are the same for the AM4 socket. Chapter 2 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in this section are the same for the AM4 socket. Chapter 2 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only.
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... Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to malfunction. 3.6.1 AMD fTPM configuration The items in this menu show the AMD fTPM configuration options. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. 3.6 Advanced menu... TPM] [Discrete TPM] When Firmware TPM is set to set the memory operating frequency. TPM Device Selection This item allows you to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting.
... Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to malfunction. 3.6.1 AMD fTPM configuration The items in this menu show the AMD fTPM configuration options. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. 3.6 Advanced menu... TPM] [Discrete TPM] When Firmware TPM is set to set the memory operating frequency. TPM Device Selection This item allows you to enable or disable AMD CPU fTPM. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting.
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Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.6.10 AMD CBS The items in this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/... item to display the other BIOS items. Q-fan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.11 AMD PBS The items in PWM mode for each fan. Scroll down to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for 4-pin...
Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.6.10 AMD CBS The items in this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/... item to display the other BIOS items. Q-fan Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.11 AMD PBS The items in PWM mode for each fan. Scroll down to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for 4-pin...
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...hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from... provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in the array. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID ...setup. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of the space on system licensing) configurations. Chapter 4 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 4-1
...hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from... provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in the array. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID ...setup. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of the space on system licensing) configurations. Chapter 4 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 4-1
