ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero operation manual

ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO

Motherboard

E17453

Revised Edition V2

October 2020

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................................	v
About this guide..........................................................................................................	vi
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO specifications summary...............................	vii
Package contents......................................................................................................	xii
Installation tools and components..........................................................................	xiii

Chapter 1:		Product Introduction
1.1	Before you proceed....................................................................................		1-1
1.2	Motherboard layout....................................................................................		1-2
Chapter 2:		Basic Installation
2.1	Building your PC system...........................................................................		2-1
	2.1.1	CPU installation...........................................................................	2-1
	2.1.2	Cooling system installation..........................................................	2-2
	2.1.3	DIMM installation.........................................................................	2-5
	2.1.4	M.2 installation.............................................................................	2-6
	2.1.5	Motherboard installation..............................................................	2-8
	2.1.6	ATX power connection.................................................................	2-9
	2.1.7	SATA device connection............................................................	2-10
	2.1.8	Front I/O connector....................................................................	2-11
	2.1.9	Expansion card installation........................................................	2-12
	2.1.10	Wi-Fi antenna installation..........................................................	2-13
2.2	BIOS update utility....................................................................................		2-14
2.3	Motherboard rear and audio connections..............................................		2-15
	2.3.1	Rear I/O connection...................................................................	2-15
	2.3.2	Audio I/O connections................................................................	2-16
2.4	Starting up for the first time....................................................................		2-19
2.5	Turning off the computer.........................................................................		2-19
Chapter 3:		BIOS and RAID Support
3.1	Knowing BIOS.............................................................................................		3-1
3.2	BIOS setup program...................................................................................		3-2
3.3	EZ Update....................................................................................................		3-2
3.4	ASUS EZ Flash 3.........................................................................................		3-3
3.5	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3............................................................................		3-4
3.6	RAID configurations...................................................................................		3-5

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Appendix

Q-Code table.............................................................................................................	A-1
Notices .....................................................................................................................	A-5
ASUS contact information....................................................................................	A-12

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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.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

•Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

•Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support

This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on RAID.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS website

The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to yourself when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO specifications summary

		AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series /
	CPU	3000 Series / 3000 G-Series / 2000 Series / 2000 G-Series desktop
		processors*
		* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
	Chipset	AMD X570 Chipset
		AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors
		4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 5000(O.C.) / 4866(O.C.) / 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
		AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors
		4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 5100(O.C.) / 5000(O.C.) / 4866(O.C) /
		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,
	Memory	un-buffered memory
		AMD Ryzen™ 2000 Series Desktop 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
		AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 2000 G-Series Desktop 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
		OptiMem III
		* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
		AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors
		- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlots (support x16, x8/x8)
		AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series and 2000 series Desktop Processors
		- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (support x16, x8/x8)
	Expansion Slots	AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors
		- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlot (supports x8)
		AMD X570 chipset
		- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (supports x4)
		- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
		AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 4000 G-series, 3000 and 2000 Series Desktop
		Processors
	Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
		Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
		AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors
		Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
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		AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors
		- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 and
		SATA modes) storage devices support
		AMD Ryzen™ 4000, 3000, 2000 Series and 2000 G-Series Desktop
		Processors
	Storage	- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and
		SATA modes) storage devices support
		AMD X570 chipset
		- 1 x M.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 ports
		- Support Raid 0, 1, 10
		1 x Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5Gb Ethernet
	Ethernet	1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet
		ASUS LANGuard
		Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
		2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO
		Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate
	Wireless & Bluetooth	Supports 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band
		Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
		Supports PCIe interface
		Bluetooth v5.1*
		* Bluetooth 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
		AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 4000 G-Series and 3000 Series Desktop
		Processors
		- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 ports at back panel, Type-A [red])
		AMD Ryzen™ 3000, 2000 Series and 2000 G-Series Desktop
		Processors
		- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel, Type-A [red])
	USB	AMD X570 chipset
		- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
		- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 ports at back panel, 3 x Type-A [red], 1 x
		USB Type-C®)
		- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at front
		panel)
		- 4 x USB 2.0 ports at front panel
		ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
		S1220
		- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
	Audio	- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-
		retasking
		- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
		recording input
		- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
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	Audio Features
	- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	- EESS® ES9023P High Definition DAC
	- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent
	performance
	- Gold-plated audio jacks
Audio	- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
	- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
	- Dedicated audio PCB layers
	- Audio cover
	- Unique de-pop circuit
	* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1
	Surround Sound audio.
	8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
	4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
	1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
	1 x Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5Gb Ethernet port
Back I/O Ports	1 x Intel® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet port
	5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
	1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
	1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
	1 x Clear CMOS button

		Fan and cooling related
		1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
		1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
		1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
		3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
		1 x 4-pin H_AMP Fan header(s)
		1 x W_PUMP+ header(s)
		1 x 2-pin Water In header
		1 x 2-pin Water Out header
		1 x 3-pin Water Flow header
	Internal I/O connectors	Power related
		1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
		1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
		1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
		Storage related
		2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
		8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
		USB
		1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector (support(s) USB Type-C®)
		1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1
		ports
		2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
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		Miscellaneous
		2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
		2 x AURA RGB header(s)
		1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
		1 x LN2 Mode jumper
		1 x Reset button
	Internal I/O connectors	1 x ReTry button
		1 x Safe Boot button
		1 x Slow Mode switch
		1 x Speaker header
		1 x TPM header (14-1pin)
		1 x Start button
		1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
		1 x Thermal Sensor header

Extreme OC Kit

- LN2 Mode

- ReTry button

- Safe boot button - Start button

- Slow Mode

Extreme Engine Digi+

- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

- TI CSD95410RRB Power Stage (90A) - MicroFine Alloy Choke

	ASUS Q-Design
	- ASUS Q-Code
	- ASUS Q-Connector
	- ASUS Q-DIMM
Special Features	- ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device
	[yellow green])
	- ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Aluminum M.2 heatsink

- Chipset passive cooling solution

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button

- Procool II

- Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot

AURA Sync

- AURA RGB header(s)

- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)

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		ROG Exclusive Software
		- RAMCache III
		- ROG CPU-Z
		- GameFirst VI
		- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
		- Sonic Radar III
		- DTS® Sound Unbound
		- Overwolf
		- Anti-virus software
		ASUS Exclusive Software Features
		Armoury Crate
		- Aura Creator
		- Aura Sync
		AI Suite 3
	Software Features	- 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
		TPU
		EPU
		DIGI+ VRM
		Fan Xpert 4
		Turbo app
		- EZ update
		- ASUS CPU-Z
		- AI Charger
		- WinRAR
		UEFI BIOS
		ASUS EZ DIY
		- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
		- ASUS EZ Flash 3
		- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
	BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
	Manageability	WOL by PXE
	Operating System	Windows® 10 - 64 bit
	Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
		12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

	Motherboard	1 x ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO motherboard
		1 x Addressable RGB extension cable
	Cables	1 x RGB extension cable
		4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
		1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
		1 x Q-connector
	Miscellaneous	1 x ROG coaster
		1 x ROG stickers
		1 x ROG thank you card
		1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas
	Installation Media	1 x Support DVD
	Documentation	1 x User manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Installation tools and components

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 (optional)

M.2 SSD module (optional)

1 Bag of screws

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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Product Introduction

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1.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

•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.

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1.2Motherboard layout

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Layout contents

1.CPU socket

2.DIMM slots

3.Expansion slots

4.Fan and Pump headers

5.Liquid Cooling System headers

6.Power connectors

7.M.2 slot

8.SATA 6Gb/s port

9.USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

11. USB 2.0 header

12.AURA Addressable Gen2 header

13.AURA RGB header

14.Front Panel Audio header

15.LN2 Mode jumper

16.Node header

17.ProbeIt Measurement Points

18.Reset button

19.ReTry button

20.Safe Boot button

21.Slow Mode switch

22.Start button

23.System Panel header

24.Thermal Sensor header

25.TPM header

26.Q-Code LED

27.Q-LEDs

28.8-pin Power Plug LED

29.Storage Device Activity LED

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1.CPU socket

The motherboard comes with a AMD AM4 Socket designed for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series / 3000 G-Series / 2000 Series / 2000 G-Series desktop processors.

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•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 socket and damaging the CPU.

•Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

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2.DIMM slots

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

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Memory configurations

You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered and non ECC 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.

•Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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3.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.

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Recommended VGA configuration

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 and 3000 Series Desktop Processors

Slot Description		Single VGA	Dual VGA	Triple VGA
1.	PCIe 4.0 x16_1	x16	x8	x8
2.	PCIe 4.0 x16_2	-	x8	x8
3.	PCIe 4.0 x16_3	-	-	x4
AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series and 2000 series Desktop Processors
Slot Description		Single VGA	Dual VGA	Triple VGA
1.	PCIe 3.0 x16_1	x16	x8	x8
2.	PCIe 3.0 x16_2	-	x8	x8
3.	PCIe 4.0 x16_3	-	-	x4
AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors
Slot Description		Single VGA	Dual VGA	Triple VGA
1.	PCIe 3.0 x16_1	x8	x8	-
2.	PCIe 3.0 x16_2	-	-	-
3.	PCIe 4.0 x16_3	-	x4	-

•We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode.

•Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode.

•Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

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Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration

PCIe bifurcation settings in PCIe X16 slots with different Ryzen™ CPUs

AMD Ryzen™ 5000, 3000, and 2000 Series Desktop Processors

Slot Description		Up to 2 SSD on CPU support	Up to 4 SSD on CPU support
1.	PCIe 3.0 x16_1	-		x4+x4+x4+x4
2.	PCIe 3.0 x16_2	x4+x4		-
AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Desktop Processors
Slot Description		Up to 2 SSD on CPU support	Up to 3 SSD on CPU support
1.	PCIe 3.0 x16_1	-		x8+x4+x4
2.	PCIe 3.0 x16_2	x4+x4		-
AMD Ryzen™ 3000 and 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors
Slot Description		Up to 2 SSD on CPU support
1.	PCIe 3.0 x16_1	x4+x4
2.	PCIe 3.0 x16_2	-

• Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately.

•Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings.

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4.Fan and Pump headers

The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system.

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•DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers!

•Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header.

For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header.

Header	Max. Current	Max. Power	Default Speed	Shared Control
CPU_FAN	1A	12W	Q-Fan Controlled	A
CPU_OPT	1A	12W	Q-Fan Controlled	A
CHA_FAN1	1A	12W	Q-Fan Controlled	-
CHA_FAN2	1A	12W	Q-Fan Controlled	-
CHA_FAN3	1A	12W	Q-Fan Controlled	-
W_PUMP+	3A	36W	Full-Speed	-
AIO_PUMP	1A	12W	Full-Speed	-
H_AMP	3A	36W	Q-Fan Controlled	-

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5.Liquid Cooling System headers

The Liquid Cooling System headers allow you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system.

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