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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 Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
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 Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 ... 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 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 ... 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 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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...you have been added by your dealer. vii Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the ...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the BIOS...
...you have been added by your dealer. vii Detailed descriptions of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the ...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the BIOS...
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... the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Press the BIOS Flashback ...the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is not operating properly. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-13 Shut down your USB storage device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk...
... the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Press the BIOS Flashback ...the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is not operating properly. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-13 Shut down your USB storage device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug portable disk...
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... 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS...
... 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS...
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...Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is ... reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to guide you in using the first two options. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. If you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is ... reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to guide you in using the first two options. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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...displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. This feature is installed in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive.... 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics...
...displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. This feature is installed in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive.... 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics...
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... risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the...
... risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the...
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... press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-27 Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you...
... press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-27 Press to switch to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you...
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... the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the...stability. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a...
... the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the...stability. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a...
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... ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-29 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file...the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To...
... ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-29 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file...the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! To...