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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before ... connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 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-...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before ... connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 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-...
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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 3.5 ...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 3.5 ...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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...when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this ...Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the ...
...when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this ...Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the ...
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... Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo app - ReTry button ASUS Q-Design - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Q-LED - Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback™ button 1 x Q-Code 1 x Reset button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports ( 1 x Type-C and 5 x Type-A [red] ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen...
... Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo app - ReTry button ASUS Q-Design - ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Q-LED - Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback™ button 1 x Q-Code 1 x Reset button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports ( 1 x Type-C and 5 x Type-A [red] ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen...
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ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System 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 Mini-DTX Form Factor 8.0" x 6.7" (20.3 cm x 17 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System 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 Mini-DTX Form Factor 8.0" x 6.7" (20.3 cm x 17 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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... 1-10 1-10 1-24 1-28 1-12 1-22 1-20 1-22 1-26 1-18 1-16 1-28 1-27 1-25 1-27 1-14 1-11 1-9 2-12 1-18 1-17 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 8. Safe Boot button 12. HS Fan connector 25. CPU socket 2. System Panel connector 13. Thermal Sensor connector 16. USB 2.0 connector ...button (Flexkey) 28. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector 7. ReTry button 11. Node connector 14. SO-DIMM2 slot 21. USB BIOS Flashback™ button 29. Power button 6. Slow Mode switch 10. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. DIMM slots 4. Power connectors 5. SATA 6Gb/s connector ...
... 1-10 1-10 1-24 1-28 1-12 1-22 1-20 1-22 1-26 1-18 1-16 1-28 1-27 1-25 1-27 1-14 1-11 1-9 2-12 1-18 1-17 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 8. Safe Boot button 12. HS Fan connector 25. CPU socket 2. System Panel connector 13. Thermal Sensor connector 16. USB 2.0 connector ...button (Flexkey) 28. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector 7. ReTry button 11. Node connector 14. SO-DIMM2 slot 21. USB BIOS Flashback™ button 29. Power button 6. Slow Mode switch 10. Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. DIMM slots 4. Power connectors 5. SATA 6Gb/s connector ...
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ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-9 1.6 Onboard buttons 1. Reset button (Flexkey) Press the Reset button to [Reset] by default. This button set to reboot the system. Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is plugged to this button in the BIOS settings. You can assign a different function to a power source, indicating that you...
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-9 1.6 Onboard buttons 1. Reset button (Flexkey) Press the Reset button to [Reset] by default. This button set to reboot the system. Power button Press the Power button to power up when the system is plugged to this button in the BIOS settings. You can assign a different function to a power source, indicating that you...
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... achieve a successful POST. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3. Safe Boot button The Safe Boot button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining the overclocked settings, allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. 4. Press this button at anytime to force the system to modify the settings causing a boot failure.
... achieve a successful POST. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 3. Safe Boot button The Safe Boot button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining the overclocked settings, allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. 4. Press this button at anytime to force the system to modify the settings causing a boot failure.
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Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-11 5.
Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-11 5.
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Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-15 SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to [AHCI] by default. If you installed SATA storage devices, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to... onboard AMD X570 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-15 SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to [AHCI] by default. If you installed SATA storage devices, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to... onboard AMD X570 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
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Node connector The Node connector allows you to install a battery to connect Node compatible devices. Battery connector The Battery connector allows you to power the real-time clock and store your BIOS settings. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 19. Chapter 1 18.
Node connector The Node connector allows you to install a battery to connect Node compatible devices. Battery connector The Battery connector allows you to power the real-time clock and store your BIOS settings. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 19. Chapter 1 18.
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...three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback™ function is updated automatically. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to turn ...interrupted. Insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 2-13 Press the BIOS Flashback™ button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug...
...three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback™ function is updated automatically. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this scenario happens, please restart the system to the section 3.11 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to turn ...interrupted. Insert a USB storage device to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 2-13 Press the BIOS Flashback™ button for three seconds, and the BIOS is enabled. For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • Do not unplug...
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... performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can assign a different function to this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. 8. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 1 and 2 9. USB...default. You can only be used as a starting point for more details. 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 8 and 9 2. Reset button (Flexkey). USB BIOS Flashback™ button 13. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for...
... performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can assign a different function to this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. 8. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 1 and 2 9. USB...default. You can only be used as a starting point for more details. 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 8 and 9 2. Reset button (Flexkey). USB BIOS Flashback™ button 13. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for...
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... a power-on the chain) c. While the tests are off mode, depending on self tests (POST). After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to green after the system ...2.4 Starting up for assistance. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Press the power button for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA...
... a power-on the chain) c. While the tests are off mode, depending on self tests (POST). After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Connect the power cord to green after the system ...2.4 Starting up for assistance. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Press the power button for less than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA...
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...recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as C8I.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error...BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS...
...recommend that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as C8I.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error...BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS...
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... be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot... after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you in Boot ...
... be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot... after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you in Boot ...
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... EZ Mode Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for experienced end-users to the following sections for entering...
... EZ Mode Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for experienced end-users to the following sections for entering...
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...button to select the language that you to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power...the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to ...
...button to select the language that you to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power...the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequently-used system settings and configuration. Refer to ...
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... BIOS setup program. Use key to capture the BIOS ...BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that do not fit on your mouse over this QR code on the screen. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT... 3-5 You can change the settings. General help At the bottom of the selected item. Use the navigation keys to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS... FAQ web page of a field, select it to find the related item listing. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS...
... BIOS setup program. Use key to capture the BIOS ...BIOS Setup. You cannot select an item that do not fit on your mouse over this QR code on the screen. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT... 3-5 You can change the settings. General help At the bottom of the selected item. Use the navigation keys to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS... FAQ web page of a field, select it to find the related item listing. Hot keys This button contains the navigation keys for BIOS...
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...Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To switch from Advanced Mode to switch EZ System Tuning modes Configures system overclocking Selects the display language of the selected mode. ...Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to EZ Mode, click EZ...
...Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To switch from Advanced Mode to switch EZ System Tuning modes Configures system overclocking Selects the display language of the selected mode. ...Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to EZ Mode, click EZ...