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General

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Series

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N94Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026PC Unboxing (2025-04-01) places the N9 above NZXT's earlier N5 and N7 boards.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

B850M-X R2.0, 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and chapter 1 name the B850M-X R2.0. The part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ is on BuildCores, Paradigit and ComputerG. The Wi-Fi board is a separate model, 90-MXBSH0-A0UAYZ.4Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0/21812982/productRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ. The page lists 3 M.2 slots in its highlights and 1 in its table, which fits neither the manual nor the maker's text, so it is not used for slots.6Retailer pagecomputerg.shop/it/shop/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-b850-am5-90-mxbsg0-a0uayz-42489Read 15 October 2026Part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026Retailer part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ. The page also shows a UPC 4711581490765 that other shops attach to the Wi-Fi board, so it is not stored. Its Wi-Fi 6E row also belongs to the Wi-Fi board.

N9-X87XT-W1, N9-X87XT-B11Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: N9-X87XT-W1 (White) and N9-X87XT-B1 (Black).

GTIN / EAN

47115814907582Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop feed barcode 4711581490758 for SKU B850M-X R2.0. The Wi-Fi board has 4711581490765.5Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/3162912Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711581490758. The Computer Orbit feed and the ComputerG listing show the same number.6Retailer pagecomputerg.shop/it/shop/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-b850-am5-90-mxbsg0-a0uayz-42489Read 15 October 2026Barcode 4711581490758.

810074847292, 810074847308, 5056547207254, 50565472072611Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: UPC 810074847292 (White) and 810074847308 (Black). EAN 5056547207254 (White) and 5056547207261 (Black).

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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30 September 20247Press releaseigorslab.de/en/nzxt-presents-the-n9-x870e-powerful-atx-motherboard-for-amds-ryzen-9000-series-press-releaseRead 15 October 2026Igor's Lab press release published 2024-10-01 states NZXT announced the board on 2024-09-30, with global availability expected in Q1 2025.

Status

Available2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Listed as available on 2026-10-15.

Available1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026NZXT's own store page sells the board on 2026-10-15 at $499.99.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$499.995Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/nzxt-n9-x870e-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec box (2025-07-03 review): Price $500 | £410 | AU$848. The text calls it a $500 X870E board.6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/nzxt-n9-x870e-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2025-06-28 lists MSRP $499.99. The currency is not named. NZXT's US store lists the same amount. Sales tax excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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White, Black1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Store page colour selector: White and Black.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Mainstream2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026ASRock text: a high-value X-Series board for everything from professional productivity to everyday use. It is not in the Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend or Taichi lines.

Gaming1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Page title: AMD X870E ATX Gaming Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

AM51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AM51Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD B8501Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AMD X870E1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. Slot availability depends on the CPU. Read on 2026-10-15.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series. The page says BIOS 3.20 or later is needed for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Read on 2026-10-15.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU and socket: AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset page describes the B850 platform with enhanced overclocking capabilities. The page timed out when opened, so the text was read in a search result. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's. The ASRock manual carries an overclocking warning and names Untied Overclocking Technology.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: overclocking-ready power. The page names no multiplier overclocking feature, so the chip maker's X870E page is the main source.4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026The BIOS has an Overclocking Tools tab with processor overclocking functions.9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset page describes the X870E as having robust overclocking capabilities, and its comparison table has a Ryzen processor overclocking enabled column. NZXT's page says the board has overclocking-ready power.

Board

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

Micro-ATX1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: Micro ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, form factor: ATX 12.0 in x 9.6 in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm.

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width226Height244mm(8.9 × 9.6 in)2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of ASRock's spec: Micro ATX Form Factor 9.6-in x 8.9-in, 24.4 cm x 22.6 cm. The 244 mm side runs along the rear I/O edge, as the field help says for Micro ATX, so it is stored as the height. The shorter 226 mm side is the width.3Retailer pageavadirect.com/B850M-X-R2-0-AMD-B850-Chipset-AM5-microATX-Motherboard/Product/19612206Read 15 October 2026Spec text: Micro ATX Form Factor 9.6-in x 8.9-in, 24.4 cm x 22.6 cm.4Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0/21812982/productRead 15 October 2026Width 244 mm and depth 226 mm in the spec table. The shop calls the longer side the width. It runs along the rear I/O edge.6Retailer pagecomputerg.shop/it/shop/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-b850-am5-90-mxbsg0-a0uayz-42489Read 15 October 2026Width 244 mm and depth 226 mm. The shop calls the longer side the width.8Press articlegdm.or.jp/crew/2025/0404/581769Read 15 October 2026Micro-ATX (244 x 226 mm), for the Wi-Fi board.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, form factor: ATX 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm, stored as height 305 mm along the rear I/O edge and width 244 mm. The product page's 309.34 x 254.44 x 49.39 mm includes the full metal cover and is not used.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

62Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of ASRock's text: the 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes.4Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0/21812982/productRead 15 October 2026Text: the 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes.

81Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: an 8-layer, low-loss 2-oz copper PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout in section 1.3 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. It is not a back-connect board.

No2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector legend shows the usual front-side connectors (ATX_POWER, SATA 1-4, USB headers, SYS_FAN). The board is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

No2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The text names only onboard RGB and addressable RGB headers for external devices. It names no lighting on the board.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026Lighting: None. The headers are for external devices.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: full-metal cover with subtle RGB lighting, onboard customizable RGB lighting.4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026NZXT added light bars on the board, set through NZXT CAM.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

6+1+12Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of ASRock's product page: 6+1+1 Phase Power Design, Dr.MOS for VCore. The page gives no current rating and no controller.3Retailer pageavadirect.com/B850M-X-R2-0-AMD-B850-Chipset-AM5-microATX-Motherboard/Product/19612206Read 15 October 2026Spec text: 6+1+1 Phase Power Design, Dr.MOS for VCore.8Press articlegdm.or.jp/crew/2025/0404/581769Read 15 October 20266+1+1 phases, Dr.MOS for VCore, for the Wi-Fi board.

20+2+11Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: a 20+2+1 power phase design with 110A SPS. Igor's Lab counts a fourth rail, 20+2+1+1, in its teardown.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

62Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The first number of 6+1+1 is the Vcore rail, built with Dr.MOS power stages.

201Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: 20+2+1 design. Igor's Lab teardown counts 20 Renesas power stages on the Vcore rail.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Igor's Lab teardown (2025-05-01): 20 Renesas smart power stages for the Vcore rail, plus 2 for SoC. The review counts a fourth rail, 20+2+1+1. The VRM controller is left out: Igor's Lab reads Renesas RAA229628 and PC Unboxing reads RAA228228 plus RAA229621.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

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110A1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: 110A SPS (smart power stage).

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

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CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8 pin1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 connector list: 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector), next to the 24 pin ATX connector.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O list: 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, quantity 2. The manual lists 1 x 8+8-pin ATX 12V.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 1 x 8+8-pin ATX 12V power connector.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list has no extra slot power connector. The manual never states that one is absent.

No2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The internal I/O list has the 24-pin ATX connector and the 8+8-pin 12V connector as its only power connectors. It has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: Dual Channel DDR5.

DDR51Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

21Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots (DDR5_A1 and DDR5_B1).

41Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

128GB1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: max. capacity of system memory 128GB.

192GB1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026FAQ: dual-channel up to 192 GB, same as the manual and the support spec page. PC Unboxing and PC Gamer print 256 GB. The maker value is stored.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, memory: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192 GB, dual-channel DDR5.

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

8,200MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: DDR5 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC). The manual names no CPU family or module setup. It refers to the Memory Support List on the maker's website.

8,200MT/s4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026Spec list: 8200 (O.C.) MT/s. Text: QVL-listed dual-channel modules reach 8200 MT/s with Ryzen 9000 series CPUs. NZXT's page says 8000+ MT/s and points to the memory QVL, which is on support.nzxt.com and was not readable. PC Gamer prints DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8200+ (OC).5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/nzxt-n9-x870e-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec box: Memory support DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8200+(OC), up to 256 GB. The review's VRM temperature is left out, since it used an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K rig and an unclear auxiliary sensor.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory. The manual does not say whether ECC is active with each CPU. BuildCores also lists ECC support as yes.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026ECC Support: Yes.

Yes4Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026Text: the slots support ECC unbuffered DIMM and non-ECC unbuffered DIMM. NZXT's page and manual do not mention ECC.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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Expansion slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASRock B850M-X R2.0

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 1.5: PCIE1 is PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU (Gen5 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, Gen4 x8 with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1, Gen4 x4 with Phoenix 2). From the chipset: PCIE2 PCIe 4.0 x1 and PCIE3 a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot that runs at x4. The M.2 Key E socket for a Wi-Fi module is not listed. The board has no Wi-Fi module installed.

BNZXT N9 X870E

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	2	3	Chipset	1

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) and PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_2) in x2 mode. The manual puts the first on the CPU and the second on the chipset. The Key E M.2 socket for the Wi-Fi module is not stored.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, expansion slots: under CPU 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) in x16 mode. Under chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_2) in x2 mode, and a vertical Key E M.2 socket for a 2230 Wi-Fi/BT module. Igor's Lab reads the second slot as PCIe 4.0 x4 from its block diagram. The maker value is stored.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASRock B850M-X R2.0

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: M2_1 is the Blazing M.2 socket (Key M) for type 2280, PCIe Gen5x4 from the CPU. It runs Gen5x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 and Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000. M2_2 is the Hyper M.2 socket (Key M) for type 2260 and 2280, PCIe Gen4x4 from the CPU. It runs Gen4x2 with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2. 2280 is stored for M2_2. The manual lists both slots with PCIe modes only, so sata is false. The install guides in sections 2.17 and 2.18 show a heatsink to remove on M2_1 and none on M2_2. The manual lists no lane sharing between slots.

BNZXT N9 X870E

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: M.2_1 type 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 to M.2_4 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Overview: dedicated heatsinks and thermal pads for all M.2 slots. The spec lists no SATA mode for the slots, so sata is false. The slot labels follow the manual (M2_1 to M2_4).2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, storage: M2_1 Key M type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 on the CPU. M2_2 to M2_4 Key M type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 under the chipset heading. No SATA mode is listed for any of the four slots.

M.2 slots

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4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors from the chipset.

41Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: SATA 6Gb/s ports, 4.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, storage: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.

Rear ports

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASRock B850M-X R2.0

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 1.4: 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible, up to 4K 120Hz), 1 DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (5 Gb/s per the block diagram), 3 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 USB 2.0, 1 RJ-45 2.5G LAN and 3 HD audio jacks (Line in, Front Speaker, Microphone). The 2 antenna mounting points, which hold no antenna on this board, and the BIOS Flashback button are not ports.

BNZXT N9 X870E

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table rear I/O: 2 USB 4, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 USB 2.0, 1 RJ45, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out. The 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports are Type-A because the rear panel shows eight Type-A ports and two Type-C. USB 2.0 is stored as 0.48 Gbps. The manual gives USB PD 3.0 up to 5 V at 3 A (15 W) on the USB4 ports and 5 GbE LAN. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the two buttons are not ports.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, rear I/O: 2 x SMA antenna connectors, 2 x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s, USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A, 15 W), 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x USB 2.0, Clear CMOS button, BIOS Flashback button, 1 x RJ45, line out, mic in, optical S/PDIF out. The graphics note says the USB4 ports show only the CPU's embedded graphics, up to 8K 30 Hz, which is why dp_alt_mode is true.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASRock B850M-X R2.0

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	5	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 connector list: 1 front panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 header, 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header for 2 ports and 2 USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports. The manual states no power output for the Type-C header.

BNZXT N9 X870E

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: two USB 2.0 headers (up to 4 ports), two USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (up to 4 ports), one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front panel header for USB Type-C. The manual's older text says USB 3.2 Gen 2 for the Type-C header. PC Unboxing and Igor's Lab both say 20 Gbps.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 2 x USB 2.0 header (up to 4 ports), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (up to 4 ports), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel header (for USB Type-C). The Type-C header speed is stored as 20 Gbps, see the manufacturer page note.

Front USB-C header speed

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

61Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 2 CPU fan connectors, 3 chassis or water pump fan connectors and 1 AIO pump fan connector, all 4-pin.

51Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 1 CPU_FAN, 1 AIO_PUMP and 3 SYS_FAN, all 4-pin. The two NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors carry fan power with RGB lines and are not counted.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 1 x CPU_FAN, 1 x AIO_PUMP and 3 x SYS_FAN, all 4-pin. The 2 x NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors are combination connectors and are not counted.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 3 x addressable LED headers (5 V, 3 A in total).

21Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: 2 x 5V ARGB LED connectors.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 2 x 5V addressable RGB LED connectors.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

11Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 1 x RGB LED header (12 V, 3 A in total).

01Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O has one NZXT RGB LED connector, which the manual calls a 5 V 4-pin LED header. There is no 12 V RGB header.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The NZXT RGB LED connector is a 5 V 4-pin LED header (up to 5V/3A, 15 W) and is not a 12 V RGB header. The internal connector list has no other RGB header.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81251Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Dragon RTL8125BG. The suffix BG is left out.

Realtek RTL81262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 5 Gigabit LAN, Realtek RTL8126CG. Stored as the chip family without the suffix. Guru3D and Igor's Lab also read RTL8126-CG.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Teardown: Realtek RTL8126, connected to the first chipset over PCIe Gen3.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 lists the wireless module only for the B850M-X WiFi R2.0. Section 2.16 is a guide for adding a Wi-Fi module to the B850M-X R2.0, and the rear panel has antenna mounting points instead of antenna ports. So no module is installed.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7, with an M.2 Key E socket for a 2230 Wi-Fi/BT PCIe module and two SMA antenna connectors.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, wireless: 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be.

Wi-Fi standard

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Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, wireless: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

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160MHz2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, wireless: 160 MHz channel bandwidth with the 6 GHz band.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

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5.41Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth v5.4.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 7.1 CH HD Audio, Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec.

Realtek ALC40821Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC4082 audio codec. PC Gamer and CGMagazine write ALC4080.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, audio: 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 audio codec).

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 2.14: the BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel updates the BIOS without a CPU.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, rear I/O: 1 x BIOS Flashback button. The rear panel photo on NZXT's store page shows the button next to Clear CMOS.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Teardown names a Flash Back chip next to the BIOS flash.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout lists a Clear CMOS jumper (CLRCMOS1). The only rear panel button is BIOS Flashback. BuildCores lists Clear CMOS Button: No.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026Clear CMOS Button: No.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Rear I/O: Clear CMOS button, quantity 1.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.15: the Post Status Checker is four colour LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT, not a two-digit display.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: Digital Debug LED, plus 4 POST LEDs. Igor's Lab calls it a 2-digit debug display. The manual's connector legend says status codes used for troubleshooting.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 1 x Digital Debug LED and 4 x POST LEDs. The connector legend names the Digital Debug LED as status codes used for troubleshooting.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Page 1: a 2-digit debug LED display and four POST LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.14 says the only smart switch is the BIOS Flashback button. The layout lists no power or reset button.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O: Power button and Reset button on the board.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, internal I/O: 1 x Power button and 1 x Reset button.3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Page 1: power and reset buttons directly on the PCB.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The block diagram shows one flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 package contents lists 1 x I/O Shield as a loose item, and section 2.5 is a guide to installing the I/O panel shield.

Yes3Reviewigorslab.de/en/nzxt-n9-x870e-am5-motherboard-review-solid-optical-minimalism-at-a-proud-price-with-teardown-and-material-testRead 15 October 2026Page 1 box contents: no I/O shield is included, since it is permanently integrated.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The install guides for M2_1 and M2_2 use a nut lock that is turned clockwise to lock a 2280 module in place without a screw. The M2_1 heatsink needs a screwdriver and is not tool-free. The manual names no PCIe release button.

Tool-free M.2 latch1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Overview: four M.2 slots, all with quick-release latches. The Wi-Fi antennas use SMA screw connectors, so the board has no push-on antenna connector.

Measured

None of 3 known

VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x I/O Shield, 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables, 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 package contents: 1 x I/O Shield, 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) and 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional) for the B850M-X R2.0, without the board. The two antennas listed are for the Wi-Fi board and are left out.2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Accessories: 1 x I/O Shield, 2 x SATA Data Cables, 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket.

4 x SATA cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°), 2 x wireless antennas, 2 x NZXT 8-pin splitter cables, User manual1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Page: SATA cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°) x4, wireless antenna x2, NZXT 8-pin splitter, user manual. The manual and Igor's Lab give two splitter cables.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: motherboard, SATA cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°), wireless antenna x2, NZXT 8-pin splitter x2.

Links

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Product page

www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/B850M-X%20R2.0/index.asp10Maker product pageasrock.com/MB/AMD/B850M-X%20R2.0/index.aspRead 15 October 2026The page returned a bot check, so it was not read and the check was not worked around. Its address is the one in the job brief. No value comes from it.

nzxt.com/product/n9-x870e1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASRock manual for the B850M-X WiFi R2.0 and the B850M-X R2.0, 72 pages, Version 1.0, published February 2025. The cover says Micro ATX. Items marked B850M-X WiFi R2.0 are not used. asrock.com sits behind a bot check, so the maker's product page was not opened.

cdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdf2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1743412363-motherboards_n9-x870e_digital-manual_241210_v1.pdfRead 15 October 2026NZXT digital manual, file dated 2024-12-10 (v1), multi-language, 3 pages. It is linked from the N9 X870E downloads page on support.nzxt.com, which blocks agents.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/3162912Read 15 October 2026Warranty: 36 months. The market is Estonia. Arvutitark also lists 36 months.

3years1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/n9-x870eRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 years, US store page.

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