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..., DDR4 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz 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 ... * 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...
..., DDR4 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz 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 ... * 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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... - Clear CMOS Button - Reset Button - Retry Button ASUS Q-Design - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Start Button - Asus Dual Intelligent Processor 5 - 5 -way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU Insights, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo app - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Connector - Q-Slot - ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS Button...
... - Clear CMOS Button - Reset Button - Retry Button ASUS Q-Design - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Start Button - Asus Dual Intelligent Processor 5 - 5 -way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU Insights, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo app - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Q-Connector - Q-Slot - ASUS EZ DIY - Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS Button...
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... Accessories Application DVD Documentation Others 1 x ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA motherboard 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x 2-in-1 ROG weave SATA 6G cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strip 1 x Extension Cable for RGB addressable strip 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antennas 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 screws package 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x Cablemod...
... Accessories Application DVD Documentation Others 1 x ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA motherboard 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x 2-in-1 ROG weave SATA 6G cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strip 1 x Extension Cable for RGB addressable strip 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antennas 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 screws package 1 x ROG motherboard support DVD 1 x User guide 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG coaster 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x Cablemod...
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Push the connector until it clicks into place. Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-9
Push the connector until it clicks into place. Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-9
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... device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to your computer. 5. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-13 If this motherboard. 3. If the BIOS program is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out...interrupted. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. We recommend you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the USB Flashback port. This may ...
... device. 4. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to your computer. 5. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-13 If this motherboard. 3. If the BIOS program is completed. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out...interrupted. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. We recommend you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Press the BIOS Flashback button for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the USB Flashback port. This may ...
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... most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this...
... most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this...
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... button contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to select items in BIOS Setup. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-5 To change the value of the field opposite the item. You can change the value of...
... button contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the ASUS support website. Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to select items in BIOS Setup. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-5 To change the value of the field opposite the item. You can change the value of...
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... defined by freezing them prior to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-23 The drive may become unstable if you run ASUS Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. You have password protection by ASUS. ASUS Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may take a while depending on its size...
... defined by freezing them prior to erase the contents of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-23 The drive may become unstable if you run ASUS Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. You have password protection by ASUS. ASUS Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD may take a while depending on its size...
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3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable the system to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit ... to discard changes and exit. Select Yes to save or discard your changes. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-25 When you select this option from the Exit menu to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to download ASUS Armoury Crate. Save Changes & Reset Once you to load the optimal default values for each...
3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable the system to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit ... to discard changes and exit. Select Yes to save or discard your changes. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-25 When you select this option from the Exit menu to exit the Setup program without saving your changes to download ASUS Armoury Crate. Save Changes & Reset Once you to load the optimal default values for each...
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... 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB... utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Drive field. 5. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-27
... 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB... utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Drive field. 5. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-27
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Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-29 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the ... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability...
Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-29 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the ... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability...
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...created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of two new identical hard disk drives is installed. Chapter 4 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 4-1 Use of Volume (JBOD) that allows the user to add more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration...which you get all applications to a second drive. If one drive to the surviving drive 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 one or several disks, regardless of the size of...
...created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of two new identical hard disk drives is installed. Chapter 4 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 4-1 Use of Volume (JBOD) that allows the user to add more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration...which you get all applications to a second drive. If one drive to the surviving drive 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 one or several disks, regardless of the size of...
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...and must be provide with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608... between the equipment and receiver. - These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA A-5 Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with part...
...and must be provide with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608... between the equipment and receiver. - These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA A-5 Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with part...
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...to the highest standards for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. All Rights Reserved. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to in providing solutions for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive ... at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Licensed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA A-7 Appendix REACH ...
...to the highest standards for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. All Rights Reserved. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to in providing solutions for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive ... at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Licensed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA A-7 Appendix REACH ...
