ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO - ASUS AMD X570 ATX GAMING MOTHERBOARD WITH PCIE 4.0, 16 POWER STAGES , OPTIMEM III, 2.

The Crosshair VIII Hero Featuring support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs, on-board, Realtek® 2.5 Gbps LAN and PCIe 4.0, coupled with an overhauled metallic design and loaded with renowned ROG features, it's the perfect foundation for your AMD Ryzen rig. BOOSTED PERFORMANCE, NO BOTTLENECKS​ ROG Crosshair VIII Hero comes equipped with an optimized power-design layout and all the cooling headers you need to handle the prodigious power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors without performance-zapping thermal throttling.​ POWER DESIGN THAT BUCKS TRENDS The monstrous compute power of multi-core processors necessitates a power circuit that rapidly responds to massive current swings. Featuring an array of 16 strategically paired power stages, the Hero's VRM is geared for any workload and all operating conditions. COMPREHENSIVE COOLING ZONE ROG Crosshair VIII Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. HEATSINKS Heatsinks are extremely important for motherboards, as they absorb heat from critical areas to ensure components do not stagger due to overheating. With VRM, PCH and M.2 heatsinks, ROG Crosshair VIII Hero ensures efficient and stable operation even when pushed hard. UNCOMPLICATED SYSTEM TUNING​ ROG gives you powerful tools that make optimizing your system fast and easy. For those who relish fine-grained control, the UEFI BIOS has a wealth of advanced options organized into intuitive categories that provide the ability to tweak every aspect of your system​. ACCURATE VOLTAGE MONITORING Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn't ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The Hero features a differential sensing circuit that simplifies overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.​ PERFORMANCE LEVEL UP AI Suite 3's dashboard-style control panel lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your system. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.​ CPU-PERFORMANCE BOOST The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters. ALL-AROUND ENERGY EFFICIENCY With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers. FLEXIBLE COOLING CONTROLS FOR AIR OR LIQUID Enjoy comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our award-winning UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.​ PRECISE DIGITAL POWER CONTROL The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance. TURBO APP AMD's processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it's needed most.​ ULTRAFAST CONNECTION ROG Crosshair VIII Hero offers advanced connectivity to ensure seamless gaming experiences. With the latest ultrafast networking, including dual Ethernet with one 2.5G port, ROG Crosshair VIII Hero removes all bottlenecks for online and LAN play, minimizing lag and providing an overall smoother experience. 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.​ Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220 codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And to ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, delivering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset. UNTHROTTLED TRANSFER SPEED Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slot support up to 22110 and provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen platform. AMD STOREMI AMD StoreMI technology is a software utility that accelerates any drive for better system responsiveness with reduced startup and software load times. It combines SSD performance with the affordability and capacity of an HDD by automatically moving frequently accessed data to dedicated SSD storage.​ ASUS NODE CONNECTOR​ ASUS Node is a proprietary bi-directional interface that allow ASUS motherboards to communicate with other system components, opening up a wealth of new options for system builders.​ THE POWER TO PERSONALIZE ROG provides a range of intuitive software that enables easy control of your advanced gaming hardware and ensures seamless component compatibility. From RGB lighting, networking and audio to storage optimization and more, ROG gives you the power to personalize your system just the way you want.​ GAMEFIRST V NETWORK CONTROL GameFirst V is an ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic and your connection for faster, lag-free online gaming. Select the best Wi-Fi channel for maximum stability and minimum interference, team your gateways and keep tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps, all from an intuitive interface that enables easy, on-the-fly adjustments. Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset. GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors, to mice and keyboards, and up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands. ARMOURY CRATE Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of ROG products, including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking and fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and ROG news areas to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

 

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	M.2, PCI Express, PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA, SATA II, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
TPM connector	Yes
Number of SATA III connectors	8
Number of EATX power connectors	2
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
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Parallel processing technology support	2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Cooling type	Passive
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
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
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Cooling type	Passive
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
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
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
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, PCI Express, PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA, SATA II, 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
Analog audio output	5
S/PDIF out port	Yes
Microphone in	Yes
Headphone outputs	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Digital audio optical out	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
LAN controller	Intel® I211-AT
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.0
Features
Power source type	ATX
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
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4
Cooling type	Passive
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Component for	PC
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	3
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS switch button	Yes
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
ACPI version	6.2
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	3.2
Power
Power source type	ATX
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
Height	4.25" (108 mm)
Weight	4.41 lbs (2 kg)
Width	8.07" (205 mm)
Depth	9.61" (244 mm)
Packaging content
Quick installation guide	Yes
Drivers included	Yes
Cables included	SATA
Other features
Analog audio output	5
Height	4.25" (108 mm)
Weight	4.41 lbs (2 kg)
Quick installation guide	Yes
BIOS switch button	Yes