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Series

Taichi5Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asrock-announces-exciting-new-amd-x870-and-x870e-motherboards-to-liven-up-the-marketRead 15 October 2026The same release calls it the newest member of the Taichi family.

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026

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

X870 Taichi Creator, 90-MXBTE0-A0UAYZ10Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-bundkort/cat-p/c/p1006294598Read 15 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists Varenr. 90-MXBTE0-A0UAYZ. The maker's model name X870 Taichi Creator is from the manual.11Retailer pagegeeknetic.es/comparador-precios/placa-base-asrock-x870-taichi-creator-amd-x870-am5-ddr5-atx-wifi-7-10gbe-rgb/comprarRead 15 October 2026Geeknetic lists MPN 90-MXBTE0-A0UAYZ, the same as mnetworks.dk.

ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO, 90MB1P20-M0EAY0, 90MB1P20-M0VAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The spec page names only the model. The part numbers come from EU retailers (90MB1P20-M0EAY0) and the ASUS US eShop (90MB1P20-M0VAY0).7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1p20-m0vay0-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part Number 90MB1P20-M0VAY0.8Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-amd-atx-mainboard-n2008302948Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer number 90MB1P20-M0EAY0.

GTIN / EAN

471158149206610Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-bundkort/cat-p/c/p1006294598Read 15 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists EAN 4711581492066.11Retailer pagegeeknetic.es/comparador-precios/placa-base-asrock-x870-taichi-creator-amd-x870-am5-ddr5-atx-wifi-7-10gbe-rgb/comprarRead 15 October 2026Geeknetic's price comparison lists EAN 4711581492066.

4711636407946, 1992914079478Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-amd-atx-mainboard-n2008302948Read 15 October 2026office-partner.de lists EAN 4711636407946 for manufacturer number 90MB1P20-M0EAY0.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ecbi9nppb/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-X870E-E-GAMING-WIFI7-NEORead 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 199291407947 for the board, with release year 2026. The UPC is not tied to a part number on the page, so no variant row is made for it.

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

May 20259Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-launches-new-amd-motherboards-at-computex-2025Read 15 October 2026Tom's Hardware article of 23 May 2025: ASRock unveiled the Taichi Creator at Computex 2025. The month is stored. ASRock's lineup press release is dated 18 July 2025.

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Status

Available12Retailer pagemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creatorRead 15 October 2026Lists the board in stock at Amazon and Newegg at $319.99 on 2026-10-14.

Available7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1p20-m0vay0-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo.htmlRead 15 October 2026The store lists the board in stock on 2026-10-15.

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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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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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.

Creator5Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asrock-announces-exciting-new-amd-x870-and-x870e-motherboards-to-liven-up-the-marketRead 15 October 2026Funky Kit's copy of ASRock's press release of 18 July 2025 is headed Born to Create and says the board is packed with every bit of the features a content creator needs. The name carries Creator.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026ROG Strix is the gaming line of ASUS Republic of Gamers. The page sells the board for gaming and overclocking.

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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors.

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 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 X8701Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AMD X870E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to ASRock's CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-15.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors, with a link to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15. Ryzen 8500 and 8300 chips do not run M.2_2.

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

Yes13Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset page calls AM5 X870 boards fully overclockable for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, an Asynchronous Clock that isolates the CPU base clock and AI Cache Boost. AMD's chipset page also lists the X870E with robust overclocking.10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset page lists the X870E with robust overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Board

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

ATX1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 and 1.2: ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor.

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.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026The review's specification page copies ASRock's list: ATX Form Factor 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

81Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2, Platform: 8 Layer PCB. No copper weight is given.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit lists an 8 Layer PCB.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026Server-grade eight-layer design with two-ounce copper power planes.

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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout in section 1.3 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The chapter 1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan, USB and system panel connectors. 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.

No6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-review-a-taichi-for-creativesRead 15 October 2026Page 1: if you want RGB lighting you have to attach to one of the board's headers, as none are integrated.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026The page lists Polymo Lighting and says ROG Strix boards have full lighting control of onboard RGB LEDs with Aura Sync.

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.

18+2+13Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's list: 18+2+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for Vcore+SOC. The review text repeats 18+2+1 for VCore, SOC and MISC.

18+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026Power solution: 18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stages, written 18+2+2. The text says each is rated up to 110 amps, while the table gives 80 A for the last two.

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.

183Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 202618 Vcore stages in the 18+2+1 layout. Tom's Hardware counts 18 x 80A stages for Vcore.

182Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 202618 VCORE stages.

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.

80A3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 202680A SPS for Vcore+SOC in ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit. Tom's Hardware reads 80A MPS2425 stages.

110A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026VCORE (110A).

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.

MPS MPS25126Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-review-a-taichi-for-creativesRead 15 October 2026Page 1: power goes to a Monolithic Power Systems MPS2512 controller, then to 80A MPS2425 stages. Written MPS MPS2512 like the MPS MPS2412 on other products. ASRock does not name it and no other review names the controller. Single review.

ASUS ASP22056Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the whole system is managed digitally by an EPU DIGI+ ASP2205. ASUS does not name the controller. Single review. Stored as ASUS ASP2205, the form used for the ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI product.

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

8+8 pin1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connector list: 1 x 24 pin ATX power and 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors, both Hi-Density. Tom's Hardware writes each as 4+4.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors and the 24-pin main 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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list has no extra slot power connector. The manual never states that one is absent.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. The 8-pin CPU Power Plug LED in the manual is not a connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 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.

256GB1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The manual says the same.

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.

8,000MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC). The manual names no CPU family or module setup.

8,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000: up to 8600+ MT/s (OC) for max manual overclocking and 8200+ MT/s (OC) for EXPO and AEMP profiles. Ryzen 8000: 9600+ and 9000+. Ryzen 7000: 8000+ for both. The Ryzen 9000 manual overclock is stored, the higher of the two. The overview headline of 9600+ is the Ryzen 8000 value. The page says the profile speeds can be lower when four DIMM slots are used.

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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 says DDR5 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory. It does not say whether ECC is active with each CPU. Same reading as the ASRock X870E Nova WiFi product.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The memory line says ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM, with no non-ECC mode qualifier. Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC, which does not count. CUDIMM is not mentioned, so cudimm_support is empty.

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 X870 Taichi Creator

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	8	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026PCIE1 and PCIE2 are PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU that run x16 or x8/x8. The block diagram in section 1.5 shows PCIE2 as x0/x8, so its most lanes are 8. PCIE3 is a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot from the chipset at x4, and runs x2 when M2_4 is occupied. PCIE1 runs Gen5x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, Gen4x8 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 1) and Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 2). The vertical Key E socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400: PCIe 4.0 x8. Ryzen 8500 and 8300: PCIe 4.0 x4. AMD X870E chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode). The Ryzen 9000 value is stored for the CPU slot. The chipset slot is disabled when a drive is in M.2_3.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The summary lists one CPU slot and one chipset slot, PCIEX16(G4).

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.

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Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	M2_2 and both rear USB4 ports run at x2 when M2_2 is used. A BIOS setting gives M2_2 x4 and turns off both USB4 ports
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_4	3	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	M2_4 and the PCIE3 slot run at x2 when M2_4 is used

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2, Storage, and the block diagram. M2_1 and M2_2 are Key M type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 from the CPU. M2_3 is type 2280 Gen4x4 and M2_4 is type 2280 Gen3x4, both from the chipset. M2_1 runs Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000. M2_2 runs Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 1) and is unavailable with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 2). No slot lists a SATA mode, so sata is false. Chapter 2.15 shows a heatsink on M2_1 that comes off with a button. Chapter 2.16 covers M2_2 to M2_4 with screwed heatsinks, and Tom's Hardware says all four sockets are covered.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The two rear USB4 40Gbps ports. Both run at x2 when a drive is in M.2_2. Setting M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns the USB4 ports off.
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when a drive is in M.2_3.
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 and M.2_2 are type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4. Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 run both at PCIe 4.0 x4, and Ryzen 8500 and 8300 do not support M.2_2. X870E chipset: M.2_3, M.2_4 and M.2_5 are type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. A 2260 slot is stored as 2280. No slot lists a SATA mode, so the full slot list gives sata false for all five. Footnotes: the USB4 ports on the back panel and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 and both run at x2 when a drive is in M.2_2. M.2_2 can be set to x4 in the BIOS, which disables the USB4 ports. M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4). The overview says heatsink covers every slot, with an M.2 Combo-Sink, a backplate and M.2 heatsinks, so every slot is stored with a heatsink.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026Overview: 5 x M.2 slots, 2 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. The second PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the USB4 ports.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: M.2_1 to M.2_5 as on the specification page, with the M.2_2 and M.2_3 footnotes on shared bandwidth.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors from an ASMedia ASM1164.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s 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 X870 Taichi Creator

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	2	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	6	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 1.4 rear panel: 2 x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s, USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W)), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s), 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI (2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible, up to 4K 120Hz), 1 x 10G LAN and 1 x 5G LAN RJ-45, line out and microphone in jacks, 1 x optical SPDIF out and 2 antenna ports. ASRock uses the USB 3.2 names. Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be shown through the USB4 ports, up to 8K 30Hz.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Not available	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	30	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	9	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	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 pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) (2 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode), 11 x USB 10Gbps ports (9 Type-A, 1 Type-C and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge), 1 HDMI, 1 Wi-Fi module, 1 Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, plus the BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons. That is 13 USB ports, as the page totals them. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2. The USB4 ports are not Thunderbolt, so tb_usb4 is usb4. The 30 W port name gives the PD output of the first Type-C row, and the page lists 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2A for it. The page prints a 5V/3A Type-C output footnote with no marker on any port, so it is not stored. HDMI is 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. The USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4a Type-C display output, so dp_alt_mode is true. The Wi-Fi module and the buttons are not ports.

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 X870 Taichi Creator

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	36
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	3	6	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connector list: 1 x front panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header (20 Gb/s, USB PD 3.0 up to 12V@3A (36W)), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers for 4 ports and 3 x USB 2.0 headers for 6 ports.

BASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	2	2
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	3	6

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Front USB (Total 12 ports): 2 x USB 20Gbps connectors (support USB Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 additional ports and 3 x USB 2.0 headers for 6 additional ports. The page states no power output for the Type-C connectors.

Front USB-C header speed

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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.

71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20262 x CPU fan, 4 x chassis fan and 1 x AIO pump fan connectors, all 4-pin.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20261 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT Fan, 1 x AIO Pump and 5 x Chassis Fan headers, all 4-pin. The 1 x AIO Q-Connector carries pump and fan signals, ARGB and USB together, so it does not count.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 4 and 5: Fan and Pump headers, and the ASUS AIO Q-Connector. The manual says the Q-Connector sends the pump and fan signals, ARGB and USB from a compatible AIO cooler.

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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20263 x Addressable LED headers (up to 5V/3A, 15W in total).

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20263 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers.

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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x RGB LED header (up to 12V/3A, 36W).

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has only the three Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers and no 4-pin 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.

Marvell AQC113, Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 202610 Gigabit LAN: Marvell (Aquantia) AQC113. 5 Gigabit LAN: Realtek RTL8126. Both are named in section 1.2.

Realtek RTL81266Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The 5 Gbps RJ-45 port is controlled by a Realtek RTL8126 chip above the audio area. ASUS writes only Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module in a vertical M.2 Key E socket (2230). Section 1.6 describes the included module.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7. Windows 11 only.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band depends on each country's regulation.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and its bandwidth depend on regulation, and Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later for full functions.

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.

160MHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band.

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth.

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.

Realtek RTL8922AE6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-review-a-taichi-for-creativesRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Realtek 8922AE Wi-Fi 7, 160MHz, MLO, BT 5.4. Stored as Realtek RTL8922AE. ASRock does not name the module and no other source was found. Single review.

MediaTek MT79271Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The Wireless row names the module: Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7927).6Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927 (RZ738) card with 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz and 320 MHz channels, the same chip as on the ASUS page.

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

5.41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4.

5.46Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the card supports Bluetooth 5.4. ASUS writes only Bluetooth (support LE Audio) and says the version may vary.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC40821Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20267.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec).

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The amplifier is not a DAC, so dac_chip is empty.

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/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x BIOS Flashback Button on the rear panel (I/O panel item 1).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Clear CMOS Button on the rear panel (I/O panel item 16). The board also has a Clear CMOS jumper.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Dr. Debug with LED in the connector list. Chapter 2.14 lists the Dr. Debug codes. Tom's Hardware says it is a 2-character display.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design lists Q-Code, and the manual layout lists a Q-Code LED that shows a 2-digit error code.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 21: Q-Code LED. The Q-Code LED design gives a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Power Button with LED and 1 x Reset Button with LED (layout items 8 and 9).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 19: Start button. Press the Start button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode.

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

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No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS is one 64MB (512Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. The maker's lists name no dual BIOS. Back2Gaming writes dual-image redundancy, which is the reviewer's wording.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: 64MB (512Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's feature text: Flexible Integrated I/O Shield, adjustable when installing. Same reading as the ASRock X870E Nova WiFi product.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

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 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chapter 2.15 shows the M2_1 heatsink coming off with a button and the SSD held by a hand-turned nut lock. The page 'Removing a Graphics Card from PCIE1 Slot' shows the EZ Release latch that frees the graphics card.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's feature text: Graphics Card EZ Release, M.2 Heatsink Toolless Design and an M.2 SSD toolless design. The manual shows the same.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna. The overview says the Q-Release heatsink has a switch for removal without screws, the Q-Latch holds an M.2 SSD with one press and the Q-Antenna fasteners snap into place.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026The page says all five M.2 slots have Q-Release, and lists PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, New M.2 Q-LATCH and Q-Antenna.

Measured

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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.

52°C6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-review-a-taichi-for-creativesRead 15 October 2026Page 3: VRM temperatures peaked around 52 degrees Celsius on the reviewer's sensors and 56 degrees on the internal sensor. The 52 is stored. Ryzen 9 9900X, Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, AIDA64 stress test of 30 minutes with all threads at stock, HWiNFO64. The CPU package power and the room temperature are not stated.

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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.

79W6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-review-a-taichi-for-creativesRead 15 October 2026Page 3 chart: AIDA64 Stability Test, Idle 79 W. Whole PC without monitor, read at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter. Ryzen 9 9900X, Asus TUF RTX 4080, EVGA Supernova 850W P6. The text says almost 80 W.

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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.

249W6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-review-a-taichi-for-creativesRead 15 October 2026Page 3: peak 249 W in AIDA64's System Stability Test with CPU, FPU and cache stress. Whole PC without monitor, read at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter. The graphics card is not loaded. Same Ryzen 9 9900X test system.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

4 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables, 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna, 1 x ARGB splitter cable, 1 x Thermistor cable1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 package contents, without the board. The manual marks every accessory as optional. Tom's Hardware and HWBusters list the same items.

1 x ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x DDR5 fan holder, 1 x Screw package for cooling kit, 1 x ROG assistant fan (60mm), 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 1 x ROG Strix thank you card, 5 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents on page 13.

Links

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Product page

www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/X870%20Taichi%20Creator/index.asp2Maker product pageasrock.com/mb/AMD/X870%20Taichi%20Creator/index.aspRead 15 October 2026ASRock's product page from the picked list. It returned an empty page to agents, so it could not be read. The link is stored as given.

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026

Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASRock user manual X870 Taichi Creator from download.asrock.com, 81 pages. It has no version or date on the pages read. ASRock's own product page answers agents with an empty page.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS user manual E27607, dated 2026-03-17 on the ASUS support page. A later regional edition is dated 2026-07-29.

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.

3years6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870-taichi-creator-review-a-taichi-for-creativesRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Warranty 3 Years. The table copies ASRock's website for this US review. ASRock's own page could not be read.

3years7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1p20-m0vay0-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS US eShop: 3 years manufacturer warranty. US market.

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