[ MODEL-SPECIFIC COMPONENT // MOTHERBOARDS ]
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero (PCB Rev. 1.0)
A sourced record of one model and its documented revision-specific behavior. Similar model numbers and later board spins are distinct products.
IDENTIFY THE PCB FIRST: Record silkscreen, assembly revision, product suffix and firmware string. Use revision-matched manuals and support lists; verify against the physical board.
Documented specifications
| Exact model / revision | ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero (PCB Rev. 1.0) |
|---|---|
| Socket / processor | AM4 Ryzen CPUs listed by ASUS; minimum BIOS varies. |
| Chipset / architecture | AMD X570. |
| Memory | Four DDR4 DIMMs dual-channel; CPU/QVL determine capacity and speed. |
| Form factor | ATX. |
| I/O / expansion | PCIe 4, dual M.2, SATA, USB 3.2, Ethernet/Wi-Fi/audio per specification. |
| Firmware / boot compatibility | ASUS UEFI with BIOS FlashBack; use exact Dark Hero file and rename. |
Compatibility and revision pitfalls
Dark Hero, Hero and Formula are separate SKUs with separate firmware. Follow exact FlashBack procedure; socket fit alone is not support.
Before substitution, check exact CPU/SoC support, minimum BIOS/bootloader, memory population, power connectors and chassis requirements. Matching socket or connector alone does not prove compatibility.
Repair and preservation notes
Record BIOS/storage setup; inspect AM4 CPU pins and M.2 pads. Flash only with exact instructions and stable power.
Record provenance, labels, firmware and test conditions. Photograph traces, jumpers and cable routing before repair or cleaning.
Sources & further reading
- ASUS Crosshair VIII Dark Hero manuals/downloadsExact variant documents.
- ASUS Crosshair VIII Dark Hero CPU listModel-specific processor support.
Manufacturer manuals, CPU lists and archived technical references form the basis of this record. Revision-specific documents take precedence over family summaries.