ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO MB

ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO Upgraded power delivery, passive chipset cooling, and stealthy aesthetics allow the Crosshair VIII Dark Hero to strike from the shadows and form a menacing duo with AMD Zen 3. PERFORMANCE ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero boasts an optimized power design layout and all the cooling headers you need to handle the prodigious power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors. COOLING Maintaining system stability is paramount under high load, so Crosshair VIII Dark Hero employs passive chipset cooling with large VRM and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. Featuring premium components and multiple fan headers, Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is fully armed to provide the best foundation for gaming systems. OPTIMIZATION ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want. CONNECTIVITY ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero offers advanced connectivity, including WiFi 6 (AX200) and dual Ethernet with Intel® 1Gb and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port to eliminate bottlenecks so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth online and LAN play. Additionally, the M.2 supports AMD StoreMI technology to maximize the speed of your SSD for faster load times, and SupremeFX on-board audio provides superb sound, while saving a PCIe slot. PERSONALIZE In addition to extraordinary performance, ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.

 

Specification:

 

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
Front panel connector	Yes
Audio connector	Yes
12V power connector	Yes
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Number of SATA III connectors	8
Number of EATX power connectors	1
Number of chassis fan connectors	3
Front panel audio connector	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD X570
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD X570
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Expansion card interfaces
Audio connector	Yes
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	2nd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 3, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 3, 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 5, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 5, 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 9
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Processor socket	Socket AM4
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
ECC	Yes
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	8
S/PDIF out port	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Digital audio optical out	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
LAN controller	Aquantia AQC111C, Intel® I211-AT
Ethernet interface type	5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.0
Features
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD X570
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	SupremeFX S1220A
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
ACPI version	6.2
Clear CMOS button	Yes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	3.2
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Drivers included	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	12" (305 mm)
Depth	9.61" (244 mm)
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Yes
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Other features
Quick installation guide	Yes