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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 Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
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 Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... 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 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 ... menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 ... menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the...
... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the...
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...: 1. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-13 In case of the...
...: 1. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Shut down your local ASUS Service Center. Wait until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback is updated automatically. If the BIOS program is completed. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port 6. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 2-13 In case of the...
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.... When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
.... When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified...
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... Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If...Press the reset button on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or ...
... Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If...Press the reset button on . BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or ...
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...only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from one to store or load multiple BIOS setting profiles. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Key in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to select the bus interface. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item ...
...only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile from one to store or load multiple BIOS setting profiles. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS file only coming from...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Key in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to select the bus interface. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item ...
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... using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows...
... using a USB flash drive. 3. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows...
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.... 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-27 Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check...
.... 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-27 Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check...
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...Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility ...16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select via Internet....
...Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility ...16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select via Internet....
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... the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-29 Turn on the ASUS...
... the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA 3-29 Turn on the ASUS...