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...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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...16 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 ...
...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 overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing...16 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 ...
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...set to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer... a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place...
...set to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer... a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place...
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... describes the RAID configurations. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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...
... describes the RAID configurations. vii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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...
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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 coupon If...
... 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 coupon If...
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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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...or components. 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. ... power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you uninstall any component... case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard settings. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-1
...or components. 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. ... power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you uninstall any component... case, to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard settings. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-1
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear panel features section for more information. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to Internal connectors and Rear panel features section for more information. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... 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 Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. • The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the...
... 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 Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. • The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. Recommended memory configurations ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 2 PCIe x1 3 PCIe x16_2 4 PCIe x16_3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No.
1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 2 PCIe x1 3 PCIe x16_2 4 PCIe x16_3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-7 Chapter 1 Slot No.
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Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction LN2 Mode jumper Set to pins 2-3 to optimize the motherboard to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1.1.8 Onboard jumpers 1.
Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction LN2 Mode jumper Set to pins 2-3 to optimize the motherboard to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. 1.1.8 Onboard jumpers 1.
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The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-13 Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up until the problem is read from case to the storage device or storage ... solved. The actual cause may vary from or written to case. 2. Q LEDs The Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process.
The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-13 Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up until the problem is read from case to the storage device or storage ... solved. The actual cause may vary from or written to case. 2. Q LEDs The Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process.
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Ensure the CPU Status LED is off once the problem is solved. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-15 5. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the CPU is not connected. A red light indicates that the 8-... Status LED The CPU Status LED will turn off before powering on your CPU. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to boot, and the LED will indicate the current status of your system.
Ensure the CPU Status LED is off once the problem is solved. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-15 5. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the CPU is not connected. A red light indicates that the 8-... Status LED The CPU Status LED will turn off before powering on your CPU. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to boot, and the LED will indicate the current status of your system.
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... Introduction USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 4. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you to...
... Introduction USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 4. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that you to...
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1 6. USB 2.0 connector The USB 2.0 connector allows you to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed.
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. Chapter 1 6. USB 2.0 connector The USB 2.0 connector allows you to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed.
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-... if you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 H_AMP AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. These are not jumpers! ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-21 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. • For water cooling kits...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-... if you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 H_AMP AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. These are not jumpers! ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-21 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. • For water cooling kits...
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... connect a sensor to optimize the thermal efficiency of your water cooling system. Chapter 1 9. 8. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature and flow rate of the devices and the critical components inside the...
... connect a sensor to optimize the thermal efficiency of your water cooling system. Chapter 1 9. 8. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard's component to monitor the temperature and flow rate of the devices and the critical components inside the...
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...x16 cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. 10. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-23 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you want to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • ...If you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the ...
...x16 cards, use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. 10. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-23 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you want to ensure the system stability. Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • ...If you to connect your motherboard to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the ...
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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the .... ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-25 Chapter 1 12. RGB LED connector The RGB LED connector allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. The RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to connect RGB LED strips. Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the .... ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-25 Chapter 1 12. RGB LED connector The RGB LED connector allows you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is purchased separately. The RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on the motherboard...
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..., or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up when the system is powered on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB ...
..., or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up when the system is powered on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB ...
