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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product... 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 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product... 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 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation...
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xiv ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf WinRAR Anti-virus software (1-year full subscription) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiv ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf WinRAR Anti-virus software (1-year full subscription) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Components shown in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-1 Refer to Package contents section for more information about the contents of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded... your motherboard package. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Components shown in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-1 Refer to Package contents section for more information about the contents of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded... your motherboard package. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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10. The system may become unstable or may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to ensure the system stability. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-23 Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ...The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit ...
10. The system may become unstable or may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to ensure the system stability. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 1-23 Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ...The power supply plugs are fully inserted. Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to fit ...
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ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-7 2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.