ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is a 12 inch by 9.6 inch AM4 board using the AMD X570 chipset, with four DDR4 DIMMs up to 128GB and support for Ryzen 5000 through 2000 series processors. It combines an Intel I211-AT and a Realtek 2.5G LAN controller with Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 and Bluetooth 5.1. Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots and eight SATA ports handle storage.
Product released: July 1, 2019
Latest firmware version
Version 5601, released August 21, 2026
Last checked for updates: Nov 1, 2026 10:59 UTC
What's new in version 5601
1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 23 versions of ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero firmware, released between November 16, 2020 and August 21, 2026.
Version 5601 - August 21, 2026: 1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12 Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 5503 - July 22, 2026: 1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12 Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 5401 - June 22, 2026: 1.Improve system security. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 5302 - October 27, 2025: Enhance system stability, security, and compatibility. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 5201 - September 17, 2025: This BIOS update for Picasso, Raven, Matisse, Vermeer, Renoir, and Cezanne systems includes a critical fTPM firmware upgrade, enhancing security and optimizing…
Version 5101 - August 21, 2025: 1.Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.F. 2.Enhanced system performance, stability, device compatibility, and security. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool…
Version 5002 - February 21, 2025: 1.Updated AGESA version to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.E. 2.Implemented security updates. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CA…
Version 4902 - September 20, 2024: 1. Updated AGESA to version ComboV2PI 1.2.0.Cc. 2. Resolved CPU exception when adjusting items like ""When system is in sleep, hibernate, or soft off states""…
Version 4805 - March 22, 2024: 1. Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1.2.0.Ca Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 4702 - November 1, 2023: Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1.2.0.B Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 4602 - August 23, 2023: 1. Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities 2. Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, plea…
Version 4501 - May 23, 2023: 1. Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1.2.0.A 2. Mitigate the AMD potential security vulnerabilities for AMD Athlon™ processors and Ryzen™ processors 3. Improve…
Version 4402 - February 8, 2023: 1. Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1208 2. Mitigate the AMD potential security vulnerabilities for AMD Athlon™ processors and Ryzen™ processors 3. Improve sy…
Version 4006 - March 10, 2022: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.6b 2. Improve system performance for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3. Improve system compatibility and stability Before running the U…
Version 3904 - December 15, 2021: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.5 2. Improve system performance Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BI…
Version 3801 - August 12, 2021: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.3 Patch C 2. Improve system performance Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP)…
Version 3702 - July 24, 2021: 1. Support Windows 11 by default, no settings changes required in the UEFI BIOS. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.…
Version 3601 - June 16, 2021: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.3 Patch A 2. Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) us…
Version 3401 - March 20, 2021: - Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.1 Patch A - Fix USB connectivity issue Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) us…
Version 3302 - March 10, 2021: - Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.1 - Support Smart Access Memory for Ryzen 3000 Series Processors - Fix the L3 cache performance in AIDA64 - Improved system…
Version 3204 - January 29, 2021: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.0 Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 3003 - December 7, 2020: 1. New CPU support 2. Add a ReSize BAR shortcut for AMD SAM support Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BI…
Version 2601 - November 16, 2020: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.1.0.0 Patch C 2. Improve system performance Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP)…
Update prediction
A firmware update is expected soon, between September 25, 2026 and January 7, 2027.
ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 71 days.
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is a 12 inch by 9.6 inch AM4 board using the AMD X570 chipset, with four DDR4 DIMMs up to 128GB and support for Ryzen 5000 through 2000 series processors. It combines an Intel I211-AT and a Realtek 2.5G LAN controller with Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 and Bluetooth 5.1. Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots and eight SATA ports handle storage. It was originally released on July 1, 2019.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero?
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is 5601. It was released on August 21, 2026.
What changed in ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero firmware version 5601?
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero firmware version 5601 includes the following changes: 1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Where can I download the latest ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero firmware (version 5601) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-viii-dark-hero-model/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero?
We have tracked 23 firmware versions of ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 71 days.
When is the next ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is expected soon, between September 25, 2026 and January 7, 2027.
Is ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 5601.