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... G-Series Desktop Processors Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series / 2000 Series / 2000 G-Series desktop processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support...
... G-Series Desktop Processors Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series / 2000 Series / 2000 G-Series desktop processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support...
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Support Raid 0, 1, 10 1 x Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4Gbps ... quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack- ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA...
Support Raid 0, 1, 10 1 x Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4Gbps ... quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack- ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors - 1 x M .2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA...
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xiii Installation tools and components PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver 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 (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiii Installation tools and components PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver 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 (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. • Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series / 2000 Series / 2000 G-Series desktop processors. • The AM4 socket has a different ...pinout design. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CPU socket The motherboard comes with a AMD AM4 Socket designed for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 1.
... the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. • Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series / 2000 Series / 2000 G-Series desktop processors. • The AM4 socket has a different ...pinout design. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CPU socket The motherboard comes with a AMD AM4 Socket designed for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 1.
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... and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 4.0 x16_2 3. PCIe 4.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - PCIe 4.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series and 2000 series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 3. Dual VGA x8 x4 Triple VGA x8 x8 x4 Triple... multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe 3.0 x16_1 2. Dual VGA x8 x8 - Chapter 1 Recommended VGA configuration AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 4.0 x16_1 2. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 3.
... and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 4.0 x16_2 3. PCIe 4.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - PCIe 4.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series and 2000 series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 3. Dual VGA x8 x4 Triple VGA x8 x8 x4 Triple... multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe 3.0 x16_1 2. Dual VGA x8 x8 - Chapter 1 Recommended VGA configuration AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 4.0 x16_1 2. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 3.
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PCIe 3.0 x16_1 2. AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Up to 2 SSD on CPU support Up to 4 SSD on CPU support - PCIe 3.0 ...; Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Up to 2 SSD on CPU support - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO 1-9 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 2. AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. x8+x4+x4 x4+x4 - x4+x4+x4+x4 x4+x4 - Chapter 1 Hyper M.2 X16 series card...
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 2. AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Up to 2 SSD on CPU support Up to 4 SSD on CPU support - PCIe 3.0 ...; Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. • Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings. PCIe 3.0 x16_2 Up to 2 SSD on CPU support - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO 1-9 PCIe 3.0 x16_1 2. AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors Slot Description 1. x8+x4+x4 x4+x4 - x4+x4+x4+x4 x4+x4 - Chapter 1 Hyper M.2 X16 series card...
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...ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO 1-13 The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors, the M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • For 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD... Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors, the M.2_1 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • For AMD X570 chipset, the M....
...ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO 1-13 The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • For 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors, the M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • For 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD... Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors, the M.2_1 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • For AMD X570 chipset, the M....
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... 6Gb/s ports allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. • The slots are set , refer to connect SATA...
... 6Gb/s ports allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. • The slots are set , refer to connect SATA...
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...ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO 2-1 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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. Unplug all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for the AM4 socket. Ensure ...
...ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO 2-1 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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. Unplug all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for the AM4 socket. Ensure ...
