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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product... Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product... Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-2 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation...
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ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf WinRAR Anti-virus software (1-year full subscription) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf WinRAR Anti-virus software (1-year full subscription) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your motherboard package. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Components shown in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of your motherboard package. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Components shown in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...
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... connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to use two or more... power or above to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-23 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
... connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to use two or more... power or above to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-23 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
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ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
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... short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Press the power button for the first time 1. System power 6. Turn on , hold down the key ... for less than four seconds to put the system on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green ...
... short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Press the power button for the first time 1. System power 6. Turn on , hold down the key ... for less than four seconds to put the system on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to green ...