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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.

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE. AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

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.

X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE, X870 A STEALTH ICE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover and regulatory table: X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE, short model number X870 A STEALTH ICE. The manual covers the black X870 AORUS STEALTH too, which is a separate product.

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.

47193318730978Retailer pageshop.sumillion.com/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-supports-amd-ryzen-9000-cpus-16-2-2-phases-digital-vrm-up-to-8200hz-ddr5-oc-2xpcie-5-0-2xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-5-gbe-lan-usb-4-x870-aorus-stealth-ice.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 4719331873097. custompc.com.cy lists the same EAN and the part number X870 A STEALTH ICE.

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.

9 May 20259Press articleclub386.com/gigabyte-launches-two-aorus-stealth-ice-back-connect-motherboards-for-am5-cpusRead 15 October 2026Article of 2025-05-09 reports the launch of the X870 and B850 AORUS STEALTH ICE. It says GIGABYTE had not shared pricing or release dates.

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.

Available3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The AORUS Official Store page lists the board with price and an InStock tag 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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$309.997Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/enduser/Products/overview/M026144900Read 15 October 2026Distributor product sheet with a field MSRP: $309.99, for part X870 A STEALTH ICE. SHI lists the same MSRP. The sheet does not date it and is not a GIGABYTE statement. US price, excl. sales tax. The retail price on the sheet is higher.

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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White5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026The article calls the board a purest all-white motherboard with white DIMM slots.

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.

Gaming1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026AORUS is GIGABYTE's gaming line.

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.

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.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 X8701Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870%20Taichi%20Creator.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AMD X8701Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.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/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 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15.

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.

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's AM5 chipset page describes the X870 chipset as fully overclockable, and its comparison table reads Yes under Ryzen processor overclocking enabled for X870. 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.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

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)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 30.5cm x 24.4cm.3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Form factor ATX, 305 x 244 x 35 mm.

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.

65Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026A six-layer PCB specification.7Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/enduser/Products/overview/M026144900Read 15 October 20266 Layer PCB, with 2x 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/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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual's section 1-1 has a Rear View with the power, fan, SATA and USB header connectors on the back of the PCB. Club386 and Red Dot describe the board as back-connect.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026The article calls it a back-plug design.9Press articleclub386.com/gigabyte-launches-two-aorus-stealth-ice-back-connect-motherboards-for-am5-cpusRead 15 October 2026The article names the boards back-connect, with the cable headers on the rear of the PCB.

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.

Yes4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The DIMM slot cover has RGB lighting. pcunboxing says the lighting near the memory slots can be set in GIGABYTE Control Center, and Channel Online lists RGB FUSION. The review writes 'cubierta embellecedora provista de iluminacion RGB'.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026The only lighting that GCC can adjust is on the right side of the memory slots.7Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/enduser/Products/overview/M026144900Read 15 October 2026Notable features list RGB FUSION.

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.

16+2+23Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Digital twin 16+2+2 phases VRM solution with VRM Thermal Armor Advanced. A pre-launch GIGABYTE press release, seen only in a search result, says 18+2+2, which the retail board does not match.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 202616+2+2 phases, with the 16 Vcore phases as 8+8 in parallel.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026CPU power 16 (80A) + 2 (80A) + 2 phases, 16-phase SPS 80A VCORE powered by 8+8 phase parallel supplies.7Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/enduser/Products/overview/M026144900Read 15 October 202616+2+2 Phase Power Design, VRM Thermal Armor Advanced.

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.

164Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Infineon PMC41410 power stages for Vcore and VSoC. The 16 Vcore phases run as 8+8 in parallel.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 202616-phase SPS Vcore as 8+8 in parallel.

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.

80A4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Infineon PMC41410, 80A rated. pcunboxing writes 16 (80A) + 2 (80A) + 2 phases, which copies the maker's wording. The figure is stored as 80 A.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 202616-phase SPS 80A VCORE phases.

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.

Infineon XDPE192C3D4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Digital controller Infineon XDPE192C3D. The review also names an RT3672EE in the lower area, which is not stored.

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+4 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: one 8-pin ATX 12V connector (ATX_12V), one 4-pin ATX 12V connector (ATX_12V1) and the 24-pin ATX connector.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The review writes two 8-pin EPS connectors, which the manual does not support. The manual lists 8-pin plus 4-pin and wins.6Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2 copies the maker's list: 24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX12V and 4-pin ATX12V.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

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

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5, 4 sockets, up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM), dual channel. The manual lists only 5200/4800 MT/s as module speeds and refers to the Memory Support List.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.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.

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

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

8,200MT/s3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Memory max 8200 MHz, 4 slots, 256 GB. The page does not name a CPU family or module setup. Ryzen 9000 is the newest family of the board. Retailer sheets write 8200 MT/s (O.C.).5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026Up to 8200 MT/s (O.C.) per the QVL list with the Ryzen 9000 series.7Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/enduser/Products/overview/M026144900Read 15 October 2026Memory speeds 4400 MT/s up to 8200 MT/s (O.C.).

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC unbuffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 modules.

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.

BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2 run it at PCIe 4.0 x8 and x4. PCIEX4 is an x16-length slot from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 at x4, and it shares bandwidth with M2D_SB.

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 X870 Taichi Creator

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.

BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2B_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	The two rear USB4 ports. With a drive in the slot, the slot and the USB4 ports run at PCIe 5.0 x2. A BIOS setting gives the slot x4 and turns the USB4 ports off.
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2D_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	The PCIEX4 slot turns off when a drive is in this slot.

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8. M2A_CPU takes 25110/22110/2580/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, from the CPU. M2B_CPU takes 22110/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, from the CPU. It shares bandwidth with the two rear USB4 ports and is unavailable with a Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2 processor. M2C_SB and M2D_SB take 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, from the chipset. The 2-8 text says the M.2 connectors support only M.2 PCIe SSDs and the table marks M.2 SATA SSDs as not supported on all four. 22110 is stored for the 25110 and 22110 slot. The heatsink flags come from the layout and from pcunboxing and Profesional Review (see their notes).4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The first M.2 slot has its own heatsink. A large aluminium block covers 3 of the 4 M.2 slots. M2B_CPU has thermal pads on both sides of the drive.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026M2A_CPU has an M.2 Thermal Guard L heatsink. The larger M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. heatsink covers the lower three M.2 slots. M2B_CPU also has a cooling backplate with M.2 EZ-Flex and shares bandwidth with the rear USB4 port, so it defaults to x2.

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.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the block diagram: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0 and 1). Club386 writes 4 SATA, which the manual does not support.6Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: 2 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.

BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1 version, 4096x2160@60 Hz), 2 USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4 through an adapter cable or USB4 monitor, 3840x2160@240 Hz), 1 USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 RJ-45 up to 5 Gbps, 1 optical S/PDIF out and 2 audio jacks. The manual does not name the four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Type-A and does not state 40 Gbps for the USB4 ports. pcunboxing lists 4 Type-A 5Gbps ports and USB4 at 40Gbps. The two antenna connectors are not ports. The Q-Flash Plus function sits on one of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. The manual lists no power output for the Type-C ports. The manual's back panel list calls the Type-C port a header, which is a wording slip.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026Rear list: 2 USB4 Type-C 40Gbps, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A (red), 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 5 Gbps RJ-45.

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.

BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: USB Type-C header FU3C_20G with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (one port), USB 3.2 Gen 1 header FU3A_5G (two ports) and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers FUSB_1 and FUSB_2 (two ports each). The manual gives no power output for the Type-C header.

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.

81Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/water cooling pump, 4 system fan and 2 system fan/water cooling pump headers, all 4-pin. That is 8 headers.6Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2 copies the maker's list: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/pump, 4 system fan and 2 system fan/pump headers.

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).

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip 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).

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (LED_C).

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 RTL81263Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek RTL8126 5GbE LAN.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8126, 5 GbE.8Retailer pageshop.sumillion.com/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-supports-amd-ryzen-9000-cpus-16-2-2-phases-digital-vrm-up-to-8200hz-ddr5-oc-2xpcie-5-0-2xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-5-gbe-lan-usb-4-x870-aorus-stealth-ice.htmlRead 15 October 20265GbE LAN (Realtek RTL8126).

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the block diagram: an M2_WIFI socket carries the Wi-Fi module, with two antenna connectors (2T2R). The box has one antenna.

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 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865, 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

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 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

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.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 320MHz wireless standard.

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.

Qualcomm QCNCM8651Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the regulatory table: wireless module model name QCNCM865, Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7.3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Qualcomm QCNCM865 Wi-Fi 7. The page writes Bluetooth 5.3.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: Qualcomm QCNCM865, Wi-Fi 7, 320 MHz.8Retailer pageshop.sumillion.com/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-supports-amd-ryzen-9000-cpus-16-2-2-phases-digital-vrm-up-to-8200hz-ddr5-oc-2xpcie-5-0-2xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-5-gbe-lan-usb-4-x870-aorus-stealth-ice.htmlRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865).

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.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4, with a note that the version may change with updates. The AORUS store pages and some retailers write Bluetooth 5.3. The manual wins as the maker document.6Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2 copies the maker's specification list: Qualcomm QCNCM865 Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.

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 ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC. The store pages write ALC1220-VB.3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC1220-VB, 7.1 channels.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Audio codec: Realtek ALC1220.

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).

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: Q-Flash Plus button on the board and the red USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A rear port. It updates the BIOS with the system off.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS). The rear panel list has no button. Profesional Review writes an onboard Clear CMOS button, which the manual does not list.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows DB_PORT with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-character codes. Section 2-7 lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). Profesional Review and pcunboxing describe a digital debug code display in the upper right corner of the board.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The upper corner has a POST panel with 4 LEDs and a digital Debug LED display, with the Power, Reset and Q-Flash Plus buttons.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026The upper right corner has an EZ DeBug lamp, PWR and RESET buttons, a Q-Flash Plus button and a debug code display.

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).

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: power button and reset button on the board for open-case use.

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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No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated. The layout shows one BIOS chip, M_BIOS.

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.

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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 connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-5 and 2-8: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 SSD clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless heatsink). The WIFI EZ-Plug antenna connector is named on the AORUS store page and in Funkykit and Profesional Review.3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key features: EZ-Latch Plus quick-release screwless design for PCIe and M.2 slots, M.2 EZ-Latch Click heatsinks and WIFI EZ-Plug antenna design.5Reviewpcunboxing.com/enRead 15 October 2026The article lists EZ-Latch Plus and Click and the PCIe slot release.6Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-review/2Read 15 October 2026Page 2: WIFI EZ-Plug, EZ-Latch Plus and EZ-Latch Click.

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.

49°C4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/07/15/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9 7950X at stock settings with the default voltage, Corsair H150i ELITE LCD cooler, CPU stress test. The thermal camera read 49 C at full stock load (34 C relaxed stock) and the HWiNFO VRM sensor read 48 C (46 C relaxed). The reviewer says the 7950X draws about 200 W under stock PBO. The stress test software, its duration and the ambient temperature are not stated. The camera value is stored.

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.

X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE motherboard, User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One G Connector, Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is shared with the black X870 AORUS STEALTH, and the manual says the actual items depend on the package.

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.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-STEALTH-ICE-rev-102Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-STEALTH-ICE-rev-10Read 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. GIGABYTE lists the board as Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1. Specifications were read from the user's manual, the maker's AORUS store page, retailer sheets and reviews.

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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.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_stealth_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE and X870 AORUS STEALTH (model numbers X870 A STEALTH ICE and X870 A STEALTH), 48 pages, English, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual was not opened because gigabyte.com 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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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.

3years3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Warranty 3 years on the AORUS store page (EU store).8Retailer pageshop.sumillion.com/gigabyte-x870-aorus-stealth-ice-motherboard-supports-amd-ryzen-9000-cpus-16-2-2-phases-digital-vrm-up-to-8200hz-ddr5-oc-2xpcie-5-0-2xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-5-gbe-lan-usb-4-x870-aorus-stealth-ice.htmlRead 15 October 2026Warranty 3 years.

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