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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Asus ROG Crosshair VIII X570 Impact o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary ........ix Package contents ...................... xv Installation tools and components ................. xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout ..................1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............
  • Page 4 3.6.13 AMD Overclocking ..............3-20 Monitor menu ................... 3-20 Boot menu ....................3-21 Tool menu ....................3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-22 3.9.2 ASUS Secure Erase..............3-23 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile..............3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-24 3.9.5...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4: RAID Support AMD RAID Array configurations ............... 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions ................4-1 Appendix Q-Code table ......................A-1 Notices ........................A-5 ASUS contact information ..................A-11...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 8 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 9: Rog Crosshair Viii Impact Specifications Summary

    2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Double Capacity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot (supports x16) Gen AMD Ryzen™...
  • Page 10 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary 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 support Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™...
  • Page 11 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 ports at back panel, Type-A [red]) - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports at back panel, Type-A [blue]) Gen AMD Ryzen™...
  • Page 12 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Software Features - Armoury Crate - AURA - ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo app - AI Suite 3...
  • Page 13 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports...
  • Page 14 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT specifications summary 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, BIOS ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Manageability Overwolf WinRAR Software Anti-virus software (1-year full subscription) Windows 10 64-bit Operating System ® Mini-DTX Form Factor Form Factor 8.0”...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT motherboard 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strip Cables 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strip...

  • Page 16: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Main motherboard IMPACT Control card SUPREMEFX IMPACT IV Audio card SO-DIMM.2 card Refer to Internal connectors and Rear panel features section for more information. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 19 19. SUPREMEFX IMPACT IV audio connector 1-18 20. SO-DIMM2 slot 1-16 21. Battery connector 1-28 22. PCH Fan connector 1-27 23. RGB LED connector 1-25 24. HS Fan connector 1-27 25. Q-Code LED 1-14 26. Clear CMOS button 1-11 27. Reset button (Flexkey) 28. USB BIOS Flashback™ button 2-12 29. Front Panel Audio connector 1-18 30. M.2 slot 1-17 ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4 Socket for 3 Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. • The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the CPU and damaging the CPU. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: System Memory

    System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 22 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Double capacity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description PCIe x16 slot ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 24 PCIe operating mode Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Slot Description PCIe operating mode PCIe x16 x16 (PCIe 4.0) M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) x4 (PCIe 4.0) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) Support M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) x4 (PCIe 4.0) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Support Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors Slot Description PCIe operating mode PCIe x16 x16 (PCIe 3.0) M.2_1 (PCIe Mode) x4 (PCIe 4.0) M.2_1 (SATA Mode) Support M.2_2 (PCIe Mode) x4 (PCIe 3.0) M.2_2 (SATA Mode) Support and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™...

  • Page 25: Onboard Buttons

    (depending on the operating system settings). The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. Reset button (Flexkey) Press the Reset button to reboot the system. This button set to [Reset] by default. You can assign a different function to this button in the BIOS settings. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 26 Safe Boot button The Safe Boot button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining the overclocked settings, allowing you to modify the settings causing a boot failure. Press this button at anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. ReTry button The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. Press this button to force the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in quick succession to achieve a successful POST. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...
  • Page 27 Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-11...

  • Page 28: Onboard Switches

    Onboard switches Slow Mode switch The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking settings. Enable the Slow Mode switch during LN2 benching to decrease the processor frequency and stabilize the system, allowing you to keep track of the overclocking data. Onboard jumpers LN2 Mode jumper Set to pins 2-3 to optimize the motherboard to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...

  • Page 29: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Q LEDs The Q LEDs check key components (DRAM, CPU, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-13...
  • Page 30 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-14...

  • Page 31: Internal Connectors

    1.10 Internal connectors SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD X570 chipset. • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-15...
  • Page 32 SO-DIMM2 slot The SO-DIMM2 slot allows you to install a SO-DIMM2 card to support M.2 SSD modules, fans, and addressable RGB LED strip. • The SO-DIMM.2 slot is designed to support the bundled SO-DIMM.2 card only. Do not connect other devices into this slot. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard or device. • The SO-DIMM.2 card is notched to fit in only one orientation. Ensure that the notch on your card is aligned correctly with the SO-DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-16...
  • Page 33 M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • For 3 Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors, the M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • For 2 Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2 and 1 Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors, the M.2_2 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • For AMD X570 chipset, the M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-17...
  • Page 34 SUPREMEFX IMPACT IV audio connector The SUPREMEFX IMPACT IV audio connector allows you to connect the bundled SUPREMEFX IMPACT IV Audio card. • The Audio Card connector is designed to support the bundled Audio card only. Do not connect other devices into this slot. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard. • The Audio card is notched to fit in only one orientation. Ensure that the notch on your card is aligned correctly with the Audio Card connector before inserting the card. Front Panel Audio connector The front panel audio connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-18...
  • Page 35 USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-19...
  • Page 36 USB 2.0 connector The USB 2.0 connector allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-20...
  • Page 37 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN Q-Fan Controlled RAD1A_FAN Q-Fan Controlled RAD1B_FAN Q-Fan Controlled W_PUMP+ Full-Speed ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-21...
  • Page 38 Water Cooling System connectors The Water Cooling System connectors allow you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your water cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your water cooling system. Thermal Sensor connector The Thermal Sensor connector allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-22...
  • Page 39 These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-23...
  • Page 40 System Panel connector The System Panel connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System Power LED connector (PLED) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED connector (HD_LED) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card. • Power Button/Soft-off Button connector (PWRBTN) The 3-1 pin connector allows you to connect the system power button. Press the power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode (depending on the operating system settings). • Reset button connector (RESET) The 2-pin connector allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the reset button to reboot the system.
  • Page 41 RGB LED connector The RGB LED connector allows you to connect RGB LED strips. The RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3m. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-25...
  • Page 42 Addressable Gen2 LED connector The Addressable Gen2 LED connector allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The Addressable RGB LED connector supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 120 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-26...
  • Page 43 HS Fan connector The HS Fan connector is for connecting the HS Fan on the integrated heatsink. PCH Fan connector The PCH Fan connector is for connecting the PCH fan on the integrated heatsink. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 1-27...
  • Page 44 Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect Node compatible devices. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. Battery connector The Battery connector allows you to install a battery to power the real-time clock and store your BIOS settings. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-28...

  • Page 45: Building Your Pc System

    The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 46: Cooling System Installation

    2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
  • Page 47 CPU heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 When using this type of CPU fan, remove the screws and the retention module only. Do not remove the plate on the bottom. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 48 To install an AIO cooler CPU_FAN RAD1A_FAN RAD1B_FAN The illustrations in this section are for reference only. Please refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard Layout for the actual location of the header(s). Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 49: Motherboard Installation

    Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel. Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 50: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 51: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.5 ATX power connection 2.1.6 SATA device connection ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 52: Front I/O Connector

    2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0...

  • Page 53: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 54: M.2 Installation

    2.1.9 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. M.2_1 Socket The M.2 is purchased separately. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
  • Page 55 M.2_2 Socket The M.2 is purchased separately. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 2-11...

  • Page 56: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

    2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.

  • Page 57: Bios Update Utility

    • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 58: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 8 and 9 Optical S/PDIF OUT port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 6 and 7 LAN (RJ-45) port* Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth V5.0 Q-Code LED.
  • Page 59 Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out (rear panel) Red LED Center / Subwoofer Mic In Mic In Bass / Center (rear panel) Speaker Out HEADPHONE (front panel) Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out (front panel) ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 2-15...

  • Page 60: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
  • Page 61 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 2-17...

  • Page 62: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Ensure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 64: Bios Setup Program

    RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

  • Page 65: Advanced Mode

    Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Go back to EZ Mode Hot Keys Last modified settings Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 66 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. My Favorites For changing the basic system configuration Main For changing the overclocking settings Extreme Tweaker For changing the advanced system settings Advanced For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing Monitor...
  • Page 67 Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code:...

  • Page 68: Ez Mode

    3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the <F7> hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings.

  • Page 69: Q-Fan Control

    Click to activate DC Mode configured PWM Mode Select a profile to Click to apply the fan setting apply to your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 70 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 71: Ez Tuning Wizard

    To start OC Tuning: Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 72 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not sure, then click Next. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-10...

  • Page 73: My Favorites

    My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-11...
  • Page 74 Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen.

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    This item allows you to set the BCLK frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-13...

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    Memory Frequency This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-6000MHz] This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance.

  • Page 77: Cpu Configuration

    [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-15...

  • Page 78: Onboard Devices Configuration

    SMART Self Test S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_4(Gray) SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_4 This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
  • Page 79 Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] SB Link Mode This item allows you to set the link speed for Southbridge. Configuration options: [Auto] [GEN 1] [GEN 2] [GEN 3] [GEN 4] ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-17...

  • Page 80: Apm Configuration

    3.6.5 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings. ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore On AC Power Loss This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power...

  • Page 81: Usb Configuration

    NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-19...

  • Page 82: Amd Cbs

    3.6.11 AMD CBS The items in this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.12 AMD PBS The items in this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.13 AMD Overclocking The items in this menu allow you to configure overclocking related settings. Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

  • Page 83: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT 3-21...

  • Page 84: Tool Menu

    3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 85: Asus Secure Erase

    To launch ASUS Secure Erase, click Tool > ASUS Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with ASUS Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run ASUS Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.

  • Page 86: Asus User Profile

    This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface.

  • Page 87: Asus Armoury Crate

    3.9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable the system to download ASUS Armoury Crate. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app This item allows you to enable Armoury Crate download Process. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.10...

  • Page 88: Updating Bios

    3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.

  • Page 89: Asus Ez Flash 3

    3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet.
  • Page 90 To update the BIOS by Internet: Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter>. Select via Internet. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 91: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-30...

  • Page 93: Chapter 4: Raid Support

    The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on system licensing) configurations. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4: RAID Support...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes 5C – 5F (continued on the next page) ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...

  • Page 96: Q-Code Table

    Q-Code table Code Description S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error...
  • Page 97 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT...
  • Page 98 Q-Code table Code Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error.

  • Page 99: Notices

    Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL WI-FI 6 AX200 ® Identification of the modular components used in the assembly:...
  • Page 100 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 101 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 102 NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及 干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或 工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 本製品は、 5GHz帯域での通信に対応しています。 電波法の定めにより5.2GHz、 5.3GHz帯域の電 波は屋外で使用が禁じられています。 法律および規制遵守 本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。 日本国外では、 その国の法律または規制により、 本製品の使用ができないことがあります。 このような国では、 本 製品を運用した結果、 罰せられることがありますが、 当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承 ください。 Précautions d’emploi de l’appareil : Soyez particulièrement vigilant quant à votre sécurité lors de l’utilisation de cet appareil dans certains lieux (les avions, les aéroports, les hôpitaux, les stations- service et les garages professionnels).
  • Page 103 2014/53/EU. Cijeli di: https://www.asus.com/support/ tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
  • Page 104 ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...

  • Page 105: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...
  • Page 106 Appendix A-12...

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