ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WI-FI)
ASUS estore price £388.99
ASUS estore price £388.99
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ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WI-FI)

ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WI-FI)

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CPU

AMD AM4 Socket 3rd and 2nd AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
AMD AM4 Socket 3rd and 2nd AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

AMD X570
AMD X570

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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 Un-buffered Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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 Un-buffered Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Multi-GPU Support

Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology

Expansion Slots

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
AMD X570 chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
AMD X570 chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1

Storage

1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors :
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors :
AMD X570 chipset :
Support Raid 0, 1, 10
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors :
2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors :
AMD X570 chipset :
Support Raid 0, 1, 10

LAN

Realtek® RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN
ROG GameFirst Technology
Intel® I211-AT
ASUS LAN Guard
Realtek® RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN
ROG GameFirst Technology
Intel® I211-AT
ASUS LAN Guard

Wireless Data Network

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Up to 2.4Gbps transfer speed
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Up to 2.4Gbps transfer speed
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® 5.0
Bluetooth® 5.0

Audio

ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- ESS® ES9023P
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- DTS® Sound Unbound
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Sonic Radar III
Audio Feature :
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- ESS® ES9023P
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- DTS® Sound Unbound
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Sonic Radar III
Audio Feature :
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

USB Ports

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
3rd Gen AMD RyzenTM Processors :
2nd Gen AMD RyzenTM/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors :
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
AMD X570 chipset :
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
3rd Gen AMD RyzenTM Processors :
2nd Gen AMD RyzenTM/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors :
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
AMD X570 chipset :

Overclocking Features

Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- IR3555 PoweIRstage®
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ROG Extreme OC kit :
- OptiMem III
- Safe Boot button
- Slow Mode
- LN2 Mode
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
- RAMDisk
ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- IR3555 PoweIRstage®
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ROG Extreme OC kit :
- OptiMem III
- Safe Boot button
- Slow Mode
- LN2 Mode
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
- RAMDisk
ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V

Special Features

- USB BIOS FlashBack™
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
- Clear CMOS Button
- Reset Button
- Start Button
- ReTry button
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-Code
AURA :
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- Armoury Crate
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- USB BIOS FlashBack™
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
- Clear CMOS Button
- Reset Button
- Start Button
- ReTry button
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-Code
AURA :
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- Armoury Crate
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM

Back I/O Ports

1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports ()
1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports ()
1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports

Internal I/O

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Start button
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x System panel connector
1 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) connector
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Speaker connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Start button
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x System panel connector
1 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) connector
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Speaker connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB ports

Accessories

1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG Thank you card
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
User´s manual
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG Thank you card
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
User´s manual
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2

Manageability

WOL, PXE
WOL, PXE

Operating System

Windows® 10 64-bit
Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
ATX Form Factor
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