ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO

Features:

The Crosshair VIII Hero
Featuring support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ CPUs, on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 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.

8-PIN PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
ProCool II connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

POWIRSTAGE® MOSFETS
The VRM is comprised of 16 IR3555 PowIRstages, each rated to handle 60 amps.

MICROFINE ALLOY CHOKES
Each PowIRstage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

10K JAPANESE-MADE BLACK METALLIC CAPACITORS
Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

POWER ARCHITECTURE
Conventional motherboard design practices place primary focus on component specs without implementing circuit topologies that provide optimal transient response. The Hero bucks industry trends by utilizing teamed PowIRstages to double the burst current of each phase and rapidly respond to load changes.

OptiMem III DDR4 4800+ MHz (O.C.)
Infused with proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, Optimem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies, reduced voltages, and operate at higher frequencies. Stack the Hero with your favorite modules and maximize Matisse throughput for applications that demand massive bandwidth, or balance infinity fabric and memory performance for a diverse range of workloads.

COMPREHENSIVE COOLING ZONE
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple temperature sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. And all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

Water pump+
A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

4-pin PWM/DC fan
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Smart protection
A dedicated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and over-current.

ROG Water-Cooling Zone
Water In/Out and water-flow headers feed status information straight into the AI Suite utility, so you can keep track of coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop to ensure the best cooling performance.

AIO pump
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

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, chipset and M.2 heatsinks, ROG Crosshair VIII Hero ensures efficient and stable operation even when pushed hard.

ACTIVE CHIPSET HEATSINK DESIGN
PCle 4.0 provides twice the bandwidth for data flowing through the chipset, which creates more heat than the previous generation. The Hero features an actively cooled heatsink to prevent throttling during sustained transfers.

Custom Delta Superflo Fan
The custom low-noise fan features a high-durability bearing with a 60,000-hour L10* lifespan.

Air Duct
A specially-designed air duct helps the fan generate static pressure and concentrates air flow over the fins.

Finned heatsink
The heatsink fin density is optimized to maximize surface area while maintaining a low-resistance exhaust path.

VRM Heatsink
Connects to the IO heatsink via an embedded heat-pipe, increasing mass and surface area.

DUAL M.2 HEATSINKS
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero is equipped with a dual stylish M.2 heatsink that keeps your SSD cool. By efficiently dissipating heat away from the M.2 area, it minimizes the possibility of the performance-sapping throttling that can happen when drives become too warm.

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.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

EZ MODE

• EZ Tuning Wizard - Streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.
• Intuitive graphical fan control - Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
• SATA Information - View SATA port details for easy device recognition.
• Fast Clock Adjustment - Use mouse controls to change the time and date.
• Aura On/Off mode (Stealth) - Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

ADVANCED MODE

• My Favorites - Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
• EZ Flash 3 - Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.
• SMART - Check your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.
• GPU POST - Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.
• Secure Erase - Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.
• Last Modified Log - Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
• SATA Port Renaming - Rename SATA ports for easy identification.
• Search Function - Quickly and easily find the option or setting you're looking for.
• ASUS User Profile - Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

ACCURATE VOLTAGE MONITORING
Conventional motherboards ues 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 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 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.

WIFI 6 (AX200)
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero comes with on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support, offering ultrafast networking speeds, improved network capacity and better performance in dense Wi-Fi environments for exceptional online gaming experiences with the convenience of a wireless connection.

REALTEK 2.5G LAN
2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your LAN connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing LAN cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.

INTEL ETHERNET
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero features the latest Intel® Ethernet (I211-AT) ensuring data exchanges with your network and the outside world are fast and smooth. Intel LAN reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, keeping more processing power.

SupremeFX
ROG's SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4580 op amp for high gain with low distortion — all to deliver audio that envelops you as never before.

S1220 Codec
10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1 channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front panel outputs

ESS®ES9023P
The ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of 112db DNR /-94dB THD+N for superior front-panel output.

Nichicon caps
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Gold-Plated Audio Jacks
Prevents oxidization to ensure a reliable connection.

Switching Mosfets
Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs.

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 III
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.

APP-Specific profiles
Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER
A virtual audio device that lets streamers combine sound output and output from different apps. This allows you to mix your voice and video game audio within streaming software. A variety of adjustment and monitoring tools provide a high level of digital control.

Sonic Studio Link
The new Sonic Studio Link now allows you to apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback devices.

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.

ADDRESSABLE Gen 2 RGB HEADER
The Hero's Addressable Gen 2 headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear. Addressable Gen 2 device: Effect is perfectly matched to the LEDs on the strip, moving smoothly from end to end.

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 III
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.

Smart mode
Automatically caches all your storage devices to maximize your system's resources

Real-time information
The intuitive interface displays real-time drive information, such as current read/write speeds.

Health check
And allows you to quickly check the health status of assigned memory.

AMD X570 chipset
The AMD X570 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD AM4 socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ /2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. It is optimized for multiple GPU configurations, including NVIDIA SLI® and AMD CrossFireX™. It also supports x16 PCI Express® 4.0/3.0 lanes and provides 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 6 Gb/s SATA ports for faster data retrieval.

AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors
The high-performance 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors are based on the next-gen 7nm Zen architecture and support up to 16 processor cores. AMD AM4-socket processors feature dual-channel DDR4 memory, native 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 and x16 PCI Express® 4.0/3.0 lanes for superb performance.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO
CPU	AMD AM4 Socket 3rd and 2nd AMD Ryzen /2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
Chipset	AMD X570
Memory	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
	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
	2nd Gen AMD Ryzen 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
	2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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.
Multi-GPU Support	3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
	Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
	Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
	2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
	Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
	2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
	2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors
	2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
	2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors
	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)
	AMD X570 chipset
	1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
	1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
Storage	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors :
	1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
	2nd Gen AMD Ryzen /2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors :
	1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
	AMD X570 chipset :
	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)
	Support Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN	Intel I211-AT
	Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN
	ASUS LAN Guard
	ROG GameFirst Technology
Wireless Data Network	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
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
	- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
	- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
	- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
	- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	- ESS ES9023P
	- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
	Audio Feature :
	- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
	- DTS Sound Unbound
	- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
	- Sonic Radar III
	* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
USB Ports	3rd Gen AMD RyzenTM Processors :
	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
	2nd Gen AMD RyzenTM/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors :
	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
	AMD X570 chipset :
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
	AMD X570 chipset :
	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)
	AMD X570 chipset :
	6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
	AMD X570 chipset :
	4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
ROG Exclusive 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
	ROG Exclusive Software
	- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
	- RAMCache III
	- RAMDisk
	- CPU-Z
	- GameFirst V
	- Sonic Radar III
Special Features	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 :
	- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
	ASUS Exclusive Features :
	- USB BIOS Flashback
	- AI Suite 3
	- Ai Charger
	- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	- Armoury Crate
	- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
	- ASUS EZ Flash 3
	- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
	- Clear CMOS Button
	- Reset Button
	- Start Button
	- ReTry button
	ASUS Q-Design :
	- ASUS Q-Code
	- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
	- ASUS Q-Slot
	- ASUS Q-DIMM
	- ASUS Q-Connector
Back I/O Ports	1 x Optical S/PDIF out
	1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
	1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
	1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
	1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
	5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports
	8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports ()
	Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
Internal I/O Ports	2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
	2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
	2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
	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)
	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 H_AMP fan connector
	1 x W_PUMP+ connector
	1 x 4-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
	1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
	1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
	1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
	1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
	1 x Reset button(s)
	1 x Node Connector(s)
	1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
	1 x Safe Boot button
	1 x ReTry button
	1 x System panel connector
	1 x T_Sensor Connector
	1 x W_IN header
	1 x W_OUT header
	1 x W_FLOW header
	1 x Start button
	1 x Speaker connector
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) connector
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector support additional 2 USB ports
Accessories	User's manual
	4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
	1 x M.2 Screw Package
	1 x Supporting DVD
	1 x ROG big sticker
	1 x Q-Connector
	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 coaster(s)
	1 x ROG Thank you card
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2
Manageability	WOL, PXE
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
	12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 20.5 cm x 24.4 cm )