Overview:
AMD X570 ATX GAMING MOTHERBOARD WITH PCIE 4.0, 16 POWER STAGES , OPTIMEM III, 2.5 GBPS LAN, USB 3.2, SATA, M.2, AND AURA SYNC RGB LIGHTING
- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors and up to two M.2 drives, USB 3.2 Gen2, and AMD StoreMI to maximize connectivity and speed.
- Comprehensive thermal design: Active chipset heatsink, M.2 aluminum heatsink and ROG Cooling Zone.
- Robust power delivery: Designed power solution with 14+2 IR3555 PowIRstages, ProCool II power connectors, microfine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors.
- High-performance networking: On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO support, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, both with ASUS LANGuard protection, and support for GameFirst V software.
- 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig.
- DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot, BIOS flashback and premium components for maximum endurance.
- Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers.
- Industry-leading ROG audio: ROG SupremeFX S1220 is combined with the venerable ESS® ES9023P to deliver high-fidelity audio to headsets and exotic cans.
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.
1.ProCool II connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.
2. The VRM is comprised of 16 IR3555 PowIRstages, each rated to handle 60 amps.
3. Each PowIRstage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.
4. Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.
2. The VRM is comprised of 16 IR3555 PowIRstages, each rated to handle 60 amps.
3. Each PowIRstage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.
4. Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.
OPTIMEM III
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 ROG Crosshair VIII Hero with your favourite modules and maximize Matisse throughput for applications that demand massive bandwidth, or balance infinity fabric and memory performance for a diverse range of workloads.
COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Crosshair VIII Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
â—ŹROG 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.
●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.​
â—Ź4-pin PWM/DC fan: Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
●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.​
â—Ź4-pin PWM/DC fan: Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
ACTIVE CHIPSET HEATSINK SOLUTION
PCIe 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.
â—Ź Custom Delta Superflo Fan : The custom low-noise fan features a high-durability bearing with a 60,000-hour L10* lifespan. * L10 bearing life is a standard metric that specifies the number of hours that 90% of the bearing are expected to continue successfully operating, as a minimum.
â—Ź Air Duct : A specially-designed air duct helps the fan generate static pressure and concentrates air flow over the fins.
â—Ź Finned heatsink : The heatsink fin density is optimized to maximize surface area while maintaining a low-resistance exhaust path.
â—Ź Air Duct : A specially-designed air duct helps the fan generate static pressure and concentrates air flow over the fins.
â—Ź Finned heatsink : The heatsink fin density is optimized to maximize surface area while maintaining a low-resistance exhaust path.
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.
1. Connects to the IO heatsink via an embedded heat pipe, increasing mass and surface area.
2. With double the bandwidth via PCIe 4.0, the X570 platform poses a greater thermal challenge than its X470 predecessor. The PCH heatsink has a dedicated fan to efficiently combat temperature-induced throttling that can slow performance during the sustained transfer.
3. ROG Crosshair VIII Hero is equipped with a 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.
2. With double the bandwidth via PCIe 4.0, the X570 platform poses a greater thermal challenge than its X470 predecessor. The PCH heatsink has a dedicated fan to efficiently combat temperature-induced throttling that can slow performance during the sustained transfer.
3. ROG Crosshair VIII Hero is equipped with a 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.
PERORMANCE 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.
5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
• TurboV Processing Unit
• Energy Processing Unit
• Fan Xpert 4
• Digi+ Voltage-regulator Module
• Turbo App
• Energy Processing Unit
• Fan Xpert 4
• Digi+ Voltage-regulator Module
• Turbo App
NETWORKING
1. 2.5G onboard 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 streams high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.
2. 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.
2. 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.
SUPREME FX
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.
1. Prevents oxidization to ensure a reliable connection​
2. 10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1 channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
3. Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
4. The ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of 112dB DNR / -34 THD for superior front-panel output.
5. Unique design allows the codec’s impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs.
2. 10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1 channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
3. Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
4. The ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of 112dB DNR / -34 THD for superior front-panel output.
5. 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 3th Generation AMD Ryzen platform.
GAMEFIRSTÂ V NETWORK CONTROL
GameFirst V is a 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.
Specifications:
| 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 |
| Audio | ROG Supreme FX 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 – Supreme FX 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 Ryzen Processors : 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen/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 – RAM Cache III – RAM Disk – 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) 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 |
| 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) |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| *Note | *Features, Price and Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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