ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero DDR4 AMD Motherboard

Product Description

Feature of ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero DDR4
 
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
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero DDR4 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 bes foundation for gaming systems.
Cooler by designROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.
Multiple temperature sourcesEach header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. All settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.
4-pin PWM/DC fanEvery onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
AIO PUMPA dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.
ROG Water-Cooling Zone
Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.
Water pump+A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.
Water in/outA dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.
Water flowA dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.
OPTIMIZATIONROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.
Performance Level UpThe dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero system with ease between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.
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+
NETWORKING
WiFi 6 (AX200) – Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense WiFi environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. *Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6. Find out more about ASUS WiFi 6 solutions:
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® 1Gbps Ethernet – ROG Crosshair VIII Dark 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.
STORAGE
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 AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series desktop processors.
PCIe 4.0 READY – 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.
AUDIO
ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. There’s also 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 produce unmatched audio quality.
Audio Line Shielding : Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.
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
S1220 Codec : 10 DAC channels provide simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
Switching MOSFETS : Unique design allows the codec’s impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone output
Nichicon® CAPS : Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
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.
 
Specifications of ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero DDR4
 

CPU
Build in AMD AM4 Socket 3rd
Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors
Cheapest
AMD B550
Memory
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory *Next Generation AMD Ryzen PRO Processors4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(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.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/
2400/2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory *Dual Channel Memory ArchitectureECC Memory (ECC mode)
support varies by CPU.
Graphic
1 x DisplayPort 1.21 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD 2-Way
CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 mode)AMD B550 Chipset1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *11 x PCIe 3.0 x1 *1* Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors :1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key,
Type 2242/2260/2280
(PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes)
storage devices supportAMD B550 Chipset :1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key,
Type 2242/2260/2280/22110
(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)
storage devices support4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),Support
Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN
Realtek RTL8125B 2.5Gb EthernetTUF LANGuard
Wireless Data Network
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX2002x2 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 interface
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.1**BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Audio
Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1
Surround Sound High
Definition Audio CODECSupports : Jack-detection,
Multi-streaming,
Front Panel Jack-retasking,
up to 24-Bit/192kHz playbackAudio Feature :Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets.Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Audio coverAudio ShieldingDedicated audio PCB layersPremium Japanese audio capacitors
USB Ports
Rear USB Port ( Total 8 )2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A 1 x USB Type-C®)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)Front USB Port ( Total 6 )2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)4 x USB 2.0 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive SoftwareArmoury CrateAura CreatorAura SyncAI Noise Cancelling MicrophoneAI Suite 3Performance And Power Saving UtilityTurboV EVOEPUDigi VRMFan Xpert 2EZ updateTUF GAMING CPU-ZAI ChargerASUS Turbo LANDAEMON ToolsDTS Custom for GAMING HeadsetsNorton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days)WinRARUEFI BIOSASUS EZ DIYASUS CrashFree BIOS 3ASUS EZ Flash 3ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Special Features
ASUS TUF PROTECTIONASUS DIGI VRM (Digital power design with Dr. MOS)ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent ProtectionASUS ESD GuardsTUF LANGuardASUS Overvoltage ProtectionASUS SafeSlotASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/OASUS Q-DesignASUS Q-DIMMASUS Q-LED (CPU , DRAM , VGA , Boot Device )ASUS Q-SlotASUS Thermal SolutionAluminum M.2 heatsinkASUS EZ DIYBIOS FlashBack™ buttonBIOS FlashBack™ LED ProcoolAURA SyncStandard RGB headersAddressable Gen 2 RGB header
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo
port(s)1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI1 x LAN (2.5G) port(s)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (teal blue)
(1 x Type-A 1 x USB Type-C®)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A2 x USB 2.01 x Optical S/PDIF out5 x Audio jack(s)1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
Internal I/O Ports
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s)support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(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
(SATA & PCIE 4.0 x 4 mode)1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key,
type 2242/2260/2280/22110
storage devices support
(SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)1 x SPI TPM header4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors1 x Front panel audio connector(s)
(AAFP)1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)1 x System panel connector1 x COM port header1 x Speaker connector
BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PXE
Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
mATX Form Factor9.6 inch x 9.6 inch( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
Warranty
3 Years
Note
Features, Price and Specifications
are subject to change without notice.