Learn more about the ASUS Crosshair VIII Dark HeroBest Seller Ranking #4 in AMD MotherboardsModelBrand ASUSSeries ROGModel Crosshair VIII Dark HeroSupported CPUCPU Socket Type CPU Socket TypeAM4CPU Type 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 listChipsetsChipset ChipsetAMD X570MemoryNumber of Memory Slots 4288pinMemory Standard AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/3000 Series Desktop ProcessorsDDR4 4866(O.C)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4666(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400(O.C.)/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered MemoryAMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Desktop ProcessorsDDR4 5100(O.C)/ 5000(O.C)/ 4866(O.C)/ 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered MemoryAMD Ryzen 2000 Series ProcessorsDDR4 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered MemoryAMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series ProcessorsDDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).Maximum Memory Supported 128GBChannel Supported Channel SupportedDual ChannelExpansion SlotsPCI Express 4.0 x16 AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/3000 Series Desktop Processors2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series/2000 Series Processors2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)AMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
AMD X570 chipset1 x PCIe 4.0 x16PCI Express x1 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1Storage DevicesSATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s8 x SATA 6Gb/sM.2 AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/3000 Series Desktop Processors:1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices supportAMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series/3000 G-Series/2000 Series/2000 G-Series Desktop Processors:1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)AMD X570 chipset:1 x M.2_2 socket 3, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices supportSATA RAID 0/1/10Onboard AudioAudio Chipset Audio ChipsetROG SupremeFX Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODECAudio Channels Audio Channels7.1 ChannelsOnboard LANLAN Chipset Realtek RTL8125-CGSecond LAN Chipset Intel I211-ATMax LAN Speed 10/100/1000/2500Mbps + 10/100/1000MbpsWireless LAN Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX2002×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMOSupports up to 2.4Gbps max data rateSupports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHzSupports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160Supports PCIe interfaceBluetooth Bluetooth v5.1** BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.Rear Panel PortsBack I/O Ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out1 x Clear CMOS button(s)1 x BIOS FlashBack Button(s)1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) portAnti-surge LAN (RJ45) port1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module5 x Gold-plated audio jacks4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) portsInternal I/O ConnectorsOnboard USB 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) connector1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB portsOther Connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)1 x AIO_PUMP connector1 x H_AMP fan connector1 x W_PUMP+ connector1 x W_IN header1 x W_OUT header1 x W_FLOW header1 x Node Connector(s)2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)1 x TPM connector(s)1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)1 x Slow Mode switch(es)1 x Reset button(s)1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)1 x Safe Boot button1 x ReTry button1 x System panel connector1 x T_Sensor Connector1 x Start button1 x Speaker connectorPhysical SpecForm Factor ATXLED Lighting RGBDimensions (W x L) 12.0″ x 9.6″Power Pin 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)Windows 11 CompatibilityWindows 11 SupportedFeaturesFeatures Multi-GPU Support:AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/4000 G-Series/3000 Series/2000 Series Desktop Processors:Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI TechnologySupports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX TechnologyAMD Ryzen 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Desktop Processors:Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Special Features:AURA:– Aura RGB Strip Headers– Addressable Gen 2 HeaderASUS EZ DIY:– ASUS USB BIOS FlashBackASUS Q-Design:– ASUS Q-Code– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)– ASUS Q-Slot– ASUS Q-DIMM– ASUS Q-Connector
BIOS:256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2
Manageability:WOL, PXE
Operating System:Windows 10 64-bitPackagingPackage Contents Accessories:User’s manual4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x Supporting DVD1 x ROG big sticker1 x Q-Connector1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED1 x ROG coaster(s)1 x ROG Thank you card1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)Additional InformationDate First Available November 23, 2020