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...; Technology (continued on the next page) ix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List... Graphics Processors 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, 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 AMD CPU support list.
...; Technology (continued on the next page) ix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List... Graphics Processors 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, 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 AMD CPU support list.
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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. xvi
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Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4 Socket for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO ... a CPU designed for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. • The AM4 socket has a different pinout design.
Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4 Socket for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO ... a CPU designed for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. • The AM4 socket has a different pinout design.
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The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. 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 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.
The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. 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 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.