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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product ...connection 2-13 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-14 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-15 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-16 2.1.11 DIMM.2 installation 2-17 2.1.12 ROG FAN CONTROLLER installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-21 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-23 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-23 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-25...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product ...connection 2-13 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-14 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-15 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-16 2.1.11 DIMM.2 installation 2-17 2.1.12 ROG FAN CONTROLLER installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-21 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-23 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-23 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-25...
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... 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture OptiMem III * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports...1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology* * Support varies with different graphics cards (continued on the next page) vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000...
... 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture OptiMem III * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports...1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology* * Support varies with different graphics cards (continued on the next page) vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 5000 G-Series / 4000...
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...connect the 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card/ PD 3.0 connector to get the full power delivery up to 20V/3A 60W. (continued on the next page) viii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000... 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between...
...connect the 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card/ PD 3.0 connector to get the full power delivery up to 20V/3A 60W. (continued on the next page) viii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000... 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between...
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Impedance sense for Thunderbolt™ 4 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (8 x Type-A) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x LED-...M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) ix ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Audio cover 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C®...
Impedance sense for Thunderbolt™ 4 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (8 x Type-A) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x LED-...M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (continued on the next page) ix ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Audio cover 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C®...
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... Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Code - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - FlexKey button - Start button - Slow Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Q-Connector - Probelt - Q-Slot (continued on the next page) x ReTry button - Safe boot button - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Internal... 2 x RSVD header 1 x V_Latch 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Speaker header 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit -
... Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Code - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - FlexKey button - Start button - Slow Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Q-Connector - Probelt - Q-Slot (continued on the next page) x ReTry button - Safe boot button - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Internal... 2 x RSVD header 1 x V_Latch 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Speaker header 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit -
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... header(s) - GameFirst VI - Sonic Radar III - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - ROG AURA sync backplate - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) Dual BIOS OLED 2" ASUS HYDRANODE - 2 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P) - 2 x USB 2.0 port support* (USB_EP1, USB_EP3) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. RAMCache...
... header(s) - GameFirst VI - Sonic Radar III - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS Thermal Solution - Clear CMOS button - ROG AURA sync backplate - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) Dual BIOS OLED 2" ASUS HYDRANODE - 2 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P) - 2 x USB 2.0 port support* (USB_EP1, USB_EP3) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. RAMCache...
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ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary ...Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 11 ready EATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS...
ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME specifications summary ...Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization by PME, PXE Windows® 10 64-bit Windows® 11 ready EATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS...
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... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME motherboard Cables 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable 2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cables 1 x RGB extension cable 3 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack ROG Fan Controller 1 x ROG Fan Controller 1 x Fan EXT PWR cable 1 x ARGB input cable 1 x USB input cable 1 x ROG Fan Controller 3M Mounting tape 1 x Fan Controller manual...
... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME motherboard Cables 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable 2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cables 1 x RGB extension cable 3 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack ROG Fan Controller 1 x ROG Fan Controller 1 x Fan EXT PWR cable 1 x ARGB input cable 1 x USB input cable 1 x ROG Fan Controller 3M Mounting tape 1 x Fan Controller manual...
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...8226; W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. • Please connect the bundled 1-to-4 fan splitter cable to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Header Max. Current Max. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do...Can support up to 4 x Fans(1A) via the 1-to-4 fan splitter cable. ** DC Mode only supports up to cool the system. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 1-9 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to 1A. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget...
...8226; W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. • Please connect the bundled 1-to-4 fan splitter cable to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Header Max. Current Max. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do...Can support up to 4 x Fans(1A) via the 1-to-4 fan splitter cable. ** DC Mode only supports up to cool the system. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 1-9 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to 1A. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget...
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If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA ... set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 1-13 You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. • RAID configuration and optical disc drives are not supported on...
If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA ... set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 1-13 You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. • RAID configuration and optical disc drives are not supported on...
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Chapter 1 23. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 1-23 Press this switch to Enabled may result in quick succession to Disabled. Please ensure the RSVD switch is specially designed for ASUS-authorized technicians only. RSVD switch and header The RSVD switch and header is reserved for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where ...
Chapter 1 23. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 1-23 Press this switch to Enabled may result in quick succession to Disabled. Please ensure the RSVD switch is specially designed for ASUS-authorized technicians only. RSVD switch and header The RSVD switch and header is reserved for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where ...
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ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB ARGB Power in this section are for reference only. Chapter 2 2.1.12 ROG FAN CONTROLLER installation The illustrations in ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB Fan ARGB Fan USB Fan ARGB ASUS HYDRANODE supported fan ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 2-19
ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB ARGB Power in this section are for reference only. Chapter 2 2.1.12 ROG FAN CONTROLLER installation The illustrations in ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P ARGB EFAN-1P ARGB EFAN-2P ARGB EFAN-3P EFAN-6 ARGB EFAN-5 ARGB EFAN-4 ARGB Fan ARGB Fan USB Fan ARGB ASUS HYDRANODE supported fan ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 2-19
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... Shut down your USB storage device. If this motherboard. 3. We recommend you download a BIOS file for better compatibility and stability. 2. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 2-21 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. This may have risks...Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to your computer. 5. Manually rename the file as C8E.CAP, or launch ...
... Shut down your USB storage device. If this motherboard. 3. We recommend you download a BIOS file for better compatibility and stability. 2. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 2-21 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to the BIOS FlashBack™ port. This may have risks...Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to your computer. 5. Manually rename the file as C8E.CAP, or launch ...
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...the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that ... for settings and options. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ...
...the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that ... for settings and options. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS settings and options may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ...
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...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press... to the USB port. 2. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down...
...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press... to the USB port. 2. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down...
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...) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in data loss. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. This configuration is useful in the array. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports... system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 3-5
...) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in data loss. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. This configuration is useful in the array. 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports... system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME 3-5
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..., the user is connected. - End-users and installers must be provide with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME A-5 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio ... and can be co-located or operating in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555...
..., the user is connected. - End-users and installers must be provide with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME A-5 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio ... and can be co-located or operating in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555...
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... - 5825 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 19.38 dBm 19.12 dBm 18.42 dBm 10.32 dBm 12.68 dBm Appendix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME A-9 This symbol of parts and recycling. Simplified UKCA Declaration of conformity is in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that... ASUSTek Computer Inc. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
... - 5825 MHz 2402 - 2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 19.38 dBm 19.12 dBm 18.42 dBm 10.32 dBm 12.68 dBm Appendix ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME A-9 This symbol of parts and recycling. Simplified UKCA Declaration of conformity is in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that... ASUSTek Computer Inc. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.