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Series

Phantom Gaming3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi. The page is the Phantom Gaming line.

MEG1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual cover reads MEG Series Motherboard.

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

X870E Nova WiFi, 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYZ9Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi/cat-p/c/p1005037602Read 14 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists Varenr. 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYZ. OX.ee lists the same product code and EAN.

MEG X870E GODLIKE, 7E48-001R, 911-7E48-0061Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual cover names the model MEG X870E GODLIKE. The codes 7E48-001R and 911-7E48-006 are from the retailer and MSI shop sources below.2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026MSI France e-shop, SKU 911-7E48-006.10Retailer pageebay.de/p/3074116473Read 15 October 2026Listing titles carry the code 7E48-001R. Arvutitark and Digitec list the same manufacturer code.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026Product code 7E48-001R.

GTIN / EAN

47104839496548Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFZQJFC1Read 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DFZQJFC1 gives GTIN 04710483949654. It writes the part number as 90-MXBPX0-A0UAYAZ.9Retailer pageshop.mnetworks.dk/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi/cat-p/c/p1005037602Read 14 October 2026mnetworks.dk lists EAN 4710483949654.

4711377276221, 8241423887473Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142388747.10Retailer pageebay.de/p/3074116473Read 15 October 2026The eBay product page lists GTIN 4711377276221. Aspen Solutions lists the same EAN.

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

30 September 20247Press articlefunkykit.com/news/asrock-unveils-x870e-x870-series-motherboards-ready-for-amd-ryzen-9000-series-processorsRead 14 October 2026Funky Kit's copy of ASRock's press release of 30 September 2024 lists the newly introduced flagship Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi.

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Status

Available8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFZQJFC1Read 14 October 2026The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 27 in Computer Motherboards. The 1 year warranty on it is the seller's and is not stored.

Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The page showed the board In Stock on 2026-10-15, Best Sellers Rank 6 in Computer Motherboards.

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.

$3495Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review's spec table says MSRP $349 USD. The FPS Review also gives $349 as the retail price at the time of its review in November 2024. Taxes are not included in a US price.

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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.

Gaming3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 2 repeats ASRock's text that Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers.

Gaming3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026MSI's own text on the page calls the board the MEG X870E GODLIKE gaming motherboard. MEG is MSI's top 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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Processor socket AM5.

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 X870E1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

AMD X870E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD X870E Chipset.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to ASRock's CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-14.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The manual says to go to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15.

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

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset table lists Ryzen processor overclocking enabled for X870E, and the X870E text names robust overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The CPU socket section says the board is designed to support overclocking, and the special features list Core Boost under Performance. AMD's chipset page lists Ryzen processor overclocking for X870E.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's AM5 chipset specifications table lists Ryzen processor overclocking enabled for X870E, and the page names the MEG X870E GODLIKE among its X870E boards. This is the chip maker's page, 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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026ATX Form Factor. The Funky Kit copy of the ASRock specification gives 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

E-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: E-ATX 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-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3 copies ASRock's specification: ATX Form Factor 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm.

Width277Height305mm(10.9 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 10.9 in. x 12 in. (277mm x 305 mm). Tom's Hardware news gives about 288 x 304.8 mm, and the manual is used.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

81Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, platform: 8 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB.3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit lists an 8 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB.6Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 20268-layer PCB with 2 oz copper.

102Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Frozr Guard text: a server-grade 10-layer PCB with 2 oz of thickened copper.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026From the manufacturer: a 10-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz of thickened copper.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026The shop copies MSI's feature text: 10-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The overview shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The EZ Bridge and EZ Control Hub gather connectors on the front, so this 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.

Yes3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewer writes that the Nova has an RGB backlight under the 3-part heatsink at the bottom and under the IO/VRM cover.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026RGB lighting on the I/O heatsink top and along the bottom and right side of the lower heatsink.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features list a 3-pin ARGB connector and a LED demo connector. The back panel section says the Smart button can turn on and off all the onboard LEDs with Mystic Light, and the overview names the LED_SW1 EZ LED Control switch.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: three tastefully implemented RGB zones, a static RGB display on the primary M.2 heatsink and a chipset that glows with the model name.

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.

20+2+13Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page 3 copies ASRock's list: 20+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC. The reviewer's text once writes 22+2+1, which is a typo against the specification.5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 202620+2+1-phase design (VCore+SoC+Misc) with 110A Dr.MOS stages for VCore and SoC.

24+2+12Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Ultra Power text: digital PWM IC, 24 phase Duet Rail power (110A SPS), 2 phase SOC power and 1 phase MISC power. Written 24+2+1 as MSI's feature text and Club386 write it.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: VRM 24+2+1, 110A.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026The shop copies MSI's feature text: 24+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, 110A SPS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.

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.

203Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dr.MOS power stages. Migovi says the 20 Vcore stages are 10 phases of 2 stages each. Tech4Gamers counts 20+2+1 as VCore+SoC+Misc.6Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 202620 phases for Vcore, 2 for SoC and 1 for auxiliary. The 20 Vcore stages form a 10-phase structure with 2 stages per phase.

242Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026The Vcore rail is 24 Duet Rail phases with 110A smart power stages. Tom's Hardware reads this as 24 power stages for Vcore.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The bullets say the board employs a 24 DRPS (110A, SPS), which is 24 Duet Rail power stages.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 27 Phase (24x 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore). The text says 27 phases with 24 dedicated to Vcore.

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.

110A3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026110A SPS for VCore+SOC, in ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit.

110A2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Smart Power Stage 110A.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 202624 DRPS (110A, SPS).6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: 24+2+1, 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.

Renesas RAA2296286Reviewmigovi.com/en/asrock-x870e-nova-wifi-ryzen-9-9900x3d-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names a Renesas RAA229628 digital PWM controller. It also names Renesas RAA2209004 110 A stages for Vcore and SoC and a Renesas RAA220075 75 A stage for the last phase. ASRock does not document the parts and no other review names the controller.

Renesas RAA2296284Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1, design text: power comes from the 8-pin EPS connectors onto a Renesas RAA229628 controller, and from there to the 110A SPS MOSFETs. Single reviewer, MSI names only a digital PWM IC.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connector list: 1 x 24 pin ATX power and 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors, both Hi-Density.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V power connectors, written as the dual 8-pin CPU power of the Dual CPU Power feature.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The connector list has no extra slot power connector. The manual never states that one is absent.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). A second 8-pin connector, PD_PWR1, only feeds USB PD 60W charging on the front USB-C port and is not counted.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4 x DDR5 memory slots.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4 x DDR5 memory slots, with single-sided latches.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: supporting up to 256GB. Amazon US and Tom's Hardware say the same.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Ram Memory Maximum Size 256 GB.

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

8,200MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC). The manual names no CPU family or module setup.

9,200MT/s3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026The MSI-branded listing says 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots (1DPC 1R, 9200+ MT/s OC) and has DDR5 Memory (9200+ MT/s OC) in the title, with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 support. It is the newest maker statement. Tom's Hardware copied MSI's page in January 2025 as DDR5-9000(OC) with 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, and 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 4800+. A BIOS update can raise the value, so 9200 is stored.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual says DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory. It does not say whether ECC is active with each CPU.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

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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No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports CUDIMM, clock driver bypass mode only. CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency vary by CPU series.

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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 X870E Nova WiFi

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	2	3	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: PCIE1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot at x16. It runs Gen5x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, Gen4x8 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 1) and Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 2). Chipset: PCIE2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot and PCIE3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot at x2. PCIE3 is disabled when M2_5 is used. The vertical Key E socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	8	5	CPU	1
PCIe x4	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and the PCI_E1~3 section with Ryzen 9000 and 7000: PCI_E1 is a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from the CPU and PCI_E2 is a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot from the CPU. The two CPU slots run x16/x0 or x8/x8, so PCI_E1 drops to x8 when PCI_E2 is used. PCI_E3 is a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot from the chipset. It runs at x2 when a drive is in M2_4. With Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 the CPU slots are PCIe 4.0 x8.

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 X870E Nova WiFi

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	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_5	3	2	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes	PCIE3 slot is disabled when M2_5 is used

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: M2_1 (Key M) type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4. M2_1 runs Gen5x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 and Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000. Chipset: M2_2, M2_3 and M2_4 type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4. Chipset: M2_5 type 2280 in SATA3 6.0 Gb/s and PCIe Gen3x2 modes. Only M2_5 lists a SATA mode, so sata is false for M2_1 to M2_4. The install guides (chapters 2.15 to 2.17) show a heatsink on every slot. The M2_1 heatsink comes off with a button. The other heatsinks use screws.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

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	The rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a drive is in M2_2. Setting M2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns the USB 40Gbps ports off
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2_4	4	2	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCI_E3 runs at x2 when a drive is in M2_4
M2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications and the M2_1~5 section with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. M2_1 and M2_2 are from the CPU at PCIe 5.0 x4, types 2260 and 2280. M2_3 is from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, types 2280 and 22110. M2_4 is from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x2, types 2260 and 2280. M2_5 is from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, types 2260 and 2280. No slot lists a SATA mode, so sata is false. Each slot is installed with a Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. M2_2 is not available with Ryzen 8500 and 8300. The box also holds the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card with 2 more PCIe 5.0 x4 slots for 2280 drives, which are not listed here.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20262 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors from the chipset and 2 x from an ASMedia ASM1061. The package lists 4 SATA cables.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the X870E chipset.

Rear ports

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

AASRock X870E Nova WiFi

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear panel: 2 x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s, USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W)), 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s), 3 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 RJ-45 5G LAN, 1 x optical SPDIF out, line out and microphone in jacks and 2 antenna ports. ASRock uses the USB 3.2 names. The USB4 ports show only the CPU's embedded graphics output, up to 8K 30Hz.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

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	5	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	8	10	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	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/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel Connectors and the connector diagram: 2 x USB 40Gbps Type-C from the ASM4242 with DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 3 x USB 10Gbps Type-C from the CPU, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-C from the chipset, 2 + 4 + 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x 10G LAN jack, 1 x 5G LAN jack, 2 x audio jacks and 1 x optical S/PDIF out. The Flash BIOS button, Clear CMOS button, Smart button and 2 Wi-Fi antenna connectors are not ports. The USB4 ports pass display signals only on processors with integrated graphics (DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3, up to 4K at 60 Hz).

Rear USB ports

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15=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

7=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

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40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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 X870E Nova WiFi

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connector list: 1 x front panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header (20 Gb/s), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

BMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	60
USB-C header	10	1	1	Not available
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal USB Connectors: 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with USB PD 60W (JUSBC2), 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port (JUSBC1), 2 x USB 5Gbps connectors for 4 more ports (JUSB2 and JUSB3) and USB 2.0 connectors for 4 more ports (JUSB1 and JUSB_BRG_1 on the EZ Bridge). The 60 W output needs the PD_PWR1 connector wired to the power supply.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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

71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20262 x CPU fan, 3 x chassis fan, 1 x AIO pump and 1 x water pump fan connectors, all 4-pin.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Seven four-pin fan headers: an AIO and two CPU headers at the top and three chassis fans and a water pump header at the bottom.

101Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 x CPU fan, 2 x water-pump or system fan, and on the EZ CONTROL HUB 7 x 4-pin system fan connectors. That makes 3 on the board and 7 on the hub that ships in the box and links through the board's EZ Link header. Tom's Hardware also counts 10. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector and is not counted. The water flow connector is not a fan header.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 3 fan and pump headers on the board and 7 more on the EZ Control Hub, for a total of 10.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable LED headers (up to 5V/3A, 15W in total).4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Three addressable RGB headers (5V, three-pin).

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features: 1 x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) connector on the board and 2 more on the EZ CONTROL HUB. The EZ Conn-Header V2 is not counted.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x RGB LED header (up to 12V/3A, 36W).4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026One four-pin 12V RGB header.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026EZ CONTROL HUB: 1 x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1, 5050 12V). The board has none of its own.

Networking

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

Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20265 Gigabit LAN, Realtek RTL8126. The layout labels the chip RTL8126CG.

Marvell AQC113, Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LAN: 1 x Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN controller and 1 x Marvell AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN controller. The suffix CS is left out.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Marvell AQC113CS (10 GbE) and Realtek 8126 (5 GbE).6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: Marvell 10Gb/s and Realtek 5Gb/s.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module in a vertical M.2 Key E socket (2230).

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, with MLO and 4KQAM.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 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/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps. 6 GHz may depend on each country's 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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz).

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.

Not available

Qualcomm FastConnect 78004Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Qualcomm Fast Connect 7800 Wi-Fi 7, 320 MHz, 6 GHz, 5.8 Gbps, BT 5.4. No source gives the module part number, so the platform name is stored.

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

5.41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated and refers to the Wi-Fi chip vendor.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20267.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec).

Realtek ALC40821Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9219Q, 7.1-channel USB high performance audio.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS9219Q combo DAC/HPA.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specs table: Realtek ALC4082.

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.

Not available

ESS ES9219Q1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9219Q. Tom's Hardware writes ESS 9219Q combo DAC/HPA and Arvutitark copies MSI's text ESS audio DAC and amplifier, so the maker is ESS.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: ESS9219Q combo DAC/HPA, which is the ES9219Q part.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x BIOS Flashback Button on the rear panel. The manual describes updating without a CPU.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel: 1 x Flash BIOS button.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Clear CMOS Button on the rear panel. The board also has a Clear CMOS jumper.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Dr. Debug with LED. Chapter 2.14 lists the Dr. Debug codes.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026A digital Dr. Debug readout sits on the right top edge.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Dynamic Dashboard III LCD shows progress and error codes during booting and POST, and the manual's Debug Code LED table lists the two-character codes. MSI's French shop page names an EZ Digi-Debug LED on the dashboard. Tom's Hardware lists a 2-character debug LED.2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026The Dynamic Dashboard works as a relay with start, reset and EZ PCIe release buttons and an EZ Digi-Debug LED.4Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 1 two-character debug LED. The manual is the main source.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the Dynamic Dashboard III can provide debug codes.

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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x Power Button with LED and 1 x Reset Button with LED (layout items 8 and 9).4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Onboard power and reset buttons.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1 x Power button and 1 x Reset button on the EZ BRIDGE module attached to the board. The rear Smart button can also reset the system.

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

Not available

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2 x 256 Mb flash. The BIOS_SW1 section says the board has two built-in BIOS ROMs and a Multi-BIOS switch.

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

Yes3Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026ASRock's specification as copied by Funky Kit lists a Flexible Integrated I/O Shield.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The rear I/O panel has the motherboard plate embedded for easy insertion.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed 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/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 2.15 and 2.16 show the M2_1 heatsink coming off with a button and the SSD held by a hand-turned nut lock. Chapter 'Removing a Graphics Card from PCIE1 Slot' shows the EZ Release latch that frees the graphics card.4Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/11/14/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The primary M.2 slot has a quick-release latch for its heatsink and the primary PCIe slot has an EZ Release lever. All M.2 slots have tool-less hold-downs. The lower M.2 heatsinks use Phillips screws.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II (M.2 latch), Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks that lift off with a button (M.2 heatsink), EZ PCIe Release (button on the EZ Bridge) and EZ Antenna. The Installing Antenna section says to plug the two antenna cables onto the antenna connectors.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-reviewRead 15 October 2026The EZ section says SSD installs are toolless with EZ M.2 Clip II and magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks, the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot has EZ PCIe Release, and the EZ Wi-Fi Antenna has a plug and play connector.

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.

53°C5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9 9950X with an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 420 and an RTX 4090, Windows 11 Pro 23H2, after stress testing in Cinebench 2024. The review says VRM temperatures were up to only 53 C. The sensor, the duration, the CPU package power and the ambient temperature are not stated.

47°C5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3: AIDA64 stress test on all threads for 30 minutes, CPU at stock, about 21 C ambient by the chart. The Ryzen 9 9900X drew about 156 W and the review uses an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 cooler (page 2). The text says the VRM peaked at 47 C. The chart shows the three thermocouples between about 44 and 47 C and the HWiNFO MOS sensor near 50 C. The 47 C reading 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.

108W5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review's chart is labeled total power consumption and the text says the 108W idle consumption is good. The meter is not named. Same test system as the VRM result.

97W5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3 Power Consumption chart, MSI X870E Godlike: idle 97 W. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, monitor excluded, Windows Balanced power plan, XMP enabled. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Asus TUF RTX 4080, Crucial T705.

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.

372W5Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-x870e-nova-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text says the board can use up to 372W under 100% load, after stress testing in Cinebench 2024. The meter is not named. The graphics card was not named as loaded.

270W5Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-meg-x870e-godlike-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3 Power Consumption chart: load 270 W peak (average 184 W) in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, Cache and Memory enabled. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, graphics card not stressed, stock settings. The page text calls the CPU a Ryzen 9 9990X, which reads as a typo for the 9900X listed on page 2.

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, 3 x Thermistor cables1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents: 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables (Optional), 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna (Optional), 1 x ARGB splitter cable (Optional) and 3 x Thermistor cables (Optional).

Quick installation guide, European Union Regulatory Notices, USB drive, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x 1 to 2 RGB extension cable, 1 x ARGB extension cable, 1 x 1 to 3 ARGB extension cable, 2 x Thermistor cables, 1 x EZ Front Panel cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Link cable, 1 x 1 to 2 SATA power cable, 1 x M.2 Xpander fan control cable, 1 x EZ CONTROL HUB, 1 x M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card, 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x Gaming cable sticker, 1 x Hub screw set, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, 1 x 0.5mm thermal pad (for the Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5 card), 1 x 1.25mm thermal pad (for the Xpander-Z Slider Gen 5 card)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents as listed in the manual. The EZ Control Hub and the M.2 XPANDER-Z SLIDER GEN5 card are in the box.

Links

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Product page

pg.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi/index.asp2Maker product pagepg.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi/index.aspRead 14 October 2026ASRock's product page from the picked list. It answers agents with a bot check, so it was not opened. The link is stored as given.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKE12Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MEG-X870E-GODLIKERead 15 October 2026MSI's product page for the MEG X870E GODLIKE. The page blocks agents and was not opened. Its address is the one MSI uses for all MEG boards, and the Specification tab is its sibling page.

Spec sheet

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Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASRock user manual X870E Nova WiFi, Version 1.0, published August 2024, from download.asrock.com. ASRock's own product pages answer with a bot check and could not be read.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_meg_x870e_godlike.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE User Guide, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It carries no edition date.

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.

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3years2Maker product pagefr-store.msi.com/products/meg-x870e-godlikeRead 15 October 2026Garantie de 3 ans. The shop is the French MSI e-shop run from Germany.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DM4HD873Read 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years Manufacturer, on the US page.11Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-msi-amd-am5-meg-x870e-godlike-1409775Read 15 October 2026Warranty (months) 36. The shop is in Estonia.

Both are also in the API. Back to all motherboards.