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Series

Taichi8Press articlefunkykit.com/news/asrock-unveils-x870e-x870-series-motherboards-ready-for-amd-ryzen-9000-series-processorsRead 15 October 2026The release names the Taichi family.

ROG Crosshair2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026The product page sits in the ROG Crosshair line.

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

X870E Taichi Lite, 90-MXBPA0-A0UAYZ5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-usb-40-5g-wifi-7-amd-expo-e-atxRead 15 October 2026Scan UK lists manufacturer code 90-MXBPA0-A0UAYZ.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFNPK2MXRead 15 October 2026Mfr Part Number 90-MXBPA0-A0UAYZ.

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO, 90MB1IE0-M0EAY011Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/90mb1ie0-m0eay0-asus-mb-sc-am5-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-amd-x870-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wifiRead 15 October 2026Type designation 90MB1IE0-M0EAY0.

GTIN / EAN

47104839474455Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-usb-40-5g-wifi-7-amd-expo-e-atxRead 15 October 2026Scan UK lists GTIN 4710483947445.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFNPK2MXRead 15 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DFNPK2MX gives GTIN 04710483947445.

471138771030210Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-amd-x870e-socket-am5-atx-1402616Read 15 October 2026The listing gives EAN 4711387710302 for the manufacturer code 90MB1IE0-M0EAY0.11Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/90mb1ie0-m0eay0-asus-mb-sc-am5-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-amd-x870-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wifiRead 15 October 2026The listing gives GTIN (EAN) 4711387710302.

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

30 September 20248Press articlefunkykit.com/news/asrock-unveils-x870e-x870-series-motherboards-ready-for-amd-ryzen-9000-series-processorsRead 15 October 2026Funky Kit's copy of ASRock's press release of 30 September 2024 calls the X870E Taichi and Taichi Lite the flagship series. ASRock showed both boards at Computex 2024 before that, and the release date is stored.

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Status

Available7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFNPK2MXRead 15 October 2026The listing is in stock on 2026-10-15 at best sellers rank 27 in Computer Motherboards.

Available13Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Newegg and Amazon list the board in stock on 2026-10-14.

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.

$3993Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review of 2024-10-04 says the board is priced at $399. Club386 gives the same $399 on 2024-10-02. A US price excludes tax.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review header gives £395 / $399.

$699.996Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the Hero is priced at the same MSRP as the X670E Hero, $699.99. US price from a reviewer, not a statement by ASUS. Tax is not included.

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.

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Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (page title: ROG Crosshair, Gaming Motherboards).2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026The product sits in the ROG Crosshair line of ROG gaming motherboards.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026CPU row: AMD 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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AMD X870E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Chipset row: AMD X870E.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to ASRock's CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-15.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026CPU row: AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The page refers to the ASUS download center 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.

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 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.

Yes12Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset comparison lists Ryzen processor overclocking enabled: Yes for the X870E. 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.

E-ATX1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026The package contents and the platform list say EATX Form Factor. Stored as e_atx.

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Form Factor row: 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.

Width267Height305mm(10.5 × 12 in)3Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review's specification list says EATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm x 26.7cm. A retailer copy of ASRock's list gives 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm. The 26.7 cm side is the width and the 30.5 cm side is the height at the I/O edge. Scan lists 305 x 244 mm for this board, which is the ATX width and is not used.6Retailer pagecomputerassistance.co.uk/product/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-e-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-4x-m-2-sockets-fitted-i-o-shield-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-2x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026The page copies ASRock's list: EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO/E27104_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary, Form Factor: ATX Form Factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm). Stored as 244 mm wide and 305 mm high.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: ATX 305mm x 244mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

81Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, platform: 8 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The board is built on an 8-layered PCB with 2oz copper.

85Maker product pagerog.asus.com/tw/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/awardRead 15 October 2026The awards page, in a quoted award text, says the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO features an 8-layer 2oz Copper PCB. The same text is on the Swiss German, Philippine and Hong Kong pages. The spec page and overview do not state the layer count.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list shows the usual front-side headers. The BTF version is a separate model and is not this board.

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.

No3Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the board has no RGB and is a good match if you do not need RGB. It has 3 addressable headers and one standard header. Club386 says the Lite lacks the flashy RGB of the full Taichi.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says that saving $50 on the Lite means you miss out the flashy RGB of the X870E Taichi.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview: the board features the Polymo Lighting II effect on the I/O zone, with ROG lettering lit by LEDs on the rear I/O cover.

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.

24+2+13Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 202624+2+1 (VCore+GT+Aux) power design with 110A phases for the CPU and memory.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026VRM design 24+2+1, 110A SPS in the review's specification table.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-usb-40-5g-wifi-7-amd-expo-e-atxRead 15 October 202624+2+1 phases (24 Vcore, 2 SoC, 1 VDD_MISC) with Dr.MOS power stages.

18+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview: ROG Ultimate Power Solution 18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) Power Stages, and 18+2+2 power stages.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 22 Phase (18x 110A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore).8Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: 18+2 x110A +2x80A Vishay Smart Power Stages with Asus Digi+ ASP2205 controller.9Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Product showcase page: an 18+2+2 phase VRM configuration with 110A power stages.

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.

243Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 202624 Vcore stages in the 24+2+1 design.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 202624+2+1-phase VRM design.

182Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview: 18+2+2 power stages, with 18 on VCORE rated 110A, 2 on SoC and 2 on MISC.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: 18 Vcore stages at 110A.13Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Phase config 2x9+2+2, which is 18 stages on the Vcore rail.

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.

110A3Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026110A SPS for VCore and SoC, listed in the spec table and text. Club386 and Scan give the same figure. Maker figure copied by the reviewer.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026110A Smart Power Stage (SPS).

110A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview: VCORE (110A). The SoC stages are 110 A and the MISC stages 80 A. Each power stage has a choke rated 45 A.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: 110A stages. This agrees with the maker.

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 RAA2296283Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names Renesas RAA229628 as the PWM controller for R2209004 power stages. ASRock does not document the part and no other review names the controller. The same controller is stored for the X870E Nova WiFi from a different single review.

ASUS ASP22056Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Power delivery has 22 phases, 18 of them Vcore. Power moves from the EPS connector to a Digi+ ASP2205 PWM controller, then to 18 Vishay SiC850A 110A power stages. KitGuru also names the ASP2205. ASUS is the maker of the Digi+ controllers.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Asus Digi+ ASP2205 controller.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connector list: 1 x 24 pin ATX power and 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors, both Hi-Density.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Power Related row: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview: 8 + 8-pin ProCool II power connectors for the EPS 12V lines.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list has no extra slot power connector. The manual never states that one is absent.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Power Related row lists 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector. The page ties it to the front USB 20Gbps Type-C port: to support 60W the power cable must go to this connector, or only 27W is supported. It is not described as feeding the expansion slots, so it does not count.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO/E27104_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 25 is the 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED for PCIE_8PIN_PWR. The manual says nothing about slot power from it.

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Memory row: 4 x DIMM slots, DDR5.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Memory row: 4 x DIMM slots.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Memory row: max. 256GB. Tom's Hardware and KitGuru list 192GB from the launch specification.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC). The manual names no CPU family or module setup. Club386 writes 8,400+ MT/s from the chipset specification, and the maker's figure is stored.

8,200MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Memory row: up to 8200+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors, 8600+ with Ryzen 8000 and 8000+ with Ryzen 7000. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The 8600 value is for Ryzen 8000 APUs. The page gives no table for other module setups.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory. It does not say whether ECC is active with each CPU.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Memory row: ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory. The note says non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC, which does not count. The manual says ECC or non-ECC DDR5 DIMMs can be installed. The page does not say that ECC runs with ECC active.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO/E27104_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory configurations: You may install ECC or Non-ECC DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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 X870E Taichi Lite

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes. PCIE1 runs Gen5x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, Gen4x8 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 1) and Gen4x4 with Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix 2). The block diagram in section 1.5 shows PCIE2 as x0/x8, so its most lanes are 8. The chipset has no PCIe slot. The vertical Key E socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed.

BASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Expansion Slots row for Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes). With both slots in use each runs at x8. Tom's Hardware says both slots connect to the CPU, the top one at x16 or x8 and the bottom one at x8. Ryzen 8000 limits the slots to PCIe 4.0 and turns the second slot off.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Both reinforced PCIe slots are CPU-connected at PCIe 5.0. The top slot runs at x16 or x8 and the bottom slot runs at x8, or x4/x4 with some M.2 setups.

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

2=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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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 Taichi Lite

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 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, as in the block diagram. No slot lists a SATA mode, so sata is false. The install guides in chapters 2.15 to 2.17 show a heatsink on every slot. The manual lists no lane sharing between the M.2 slots and other connectors.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4. The slots are cooled by dedicated heatsinks.

BASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2. With M.2_2 in use and M.2_3 not, PCIEX16_1 runs at x8 and PCIEX16_2 is disabled
M.2_3	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2. With M.2_3 in use and M.2_2 not, PCIEX16_1 runs at x8 and PCIEX16_2 runs at x4. With both in use, PCIEX16_1 runs at x8 and PCIEX16_2 is disabled
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Storage row for Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1, M.2_2 and M.2_3 (CPU) support type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4. The AMD X870E chipset gives M.2_4 (2242/2260/2280) and M.2_5 (2280) at PCIe 4.0 x4. The lane sharing footnote is on M.2_2 and M.2_3. With Ryzen 8000 only M.2_1 works, at PCIe 4.0. The full slot list names no SATA mode. The page lists M.2 heatsinks and each of the three PCIe 5.0 slots has a backplate. The ASUS overview says heatsinks for five M.2 slots. A SlimSAS connector at PCIe 4.0 x4 is not an M.2 slot and is not listed.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top three M.2 sockets, M.2_1/2/3, are CPU-connected at PCIe 5.0 x4 and take up to 80 mm. The bottom two take up to 80 mm and connect through the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_2 and M.2_3 together turn off PCIEX16_2.13Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Lists a heatsink on all M.2 slots.

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.

61Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20266 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, SATA3_1 to SATA3_6, from the chipsets.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Storage row: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. The SlimSAS connector is not counted.

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 Taichi Lite

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear panel: 2 x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s, USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging), 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 (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, 2 antenna ports, 1 x Clear CMOS button and 1 x BIOS Flashback button. ASRock uses the USB 3.2 names. The USB4 ports show only the CPU's embedded graphics output, up to 8K 30Hz, and Club386 says both support DP Alt Mode.

BASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

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	2	10	Not available	No
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	6	10	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
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C, 8 x USB 10Gbps (6 Type-A and 2 Type-C), 1 x HDMI, 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 x gold-plated audio jacks, 1 x optical S/PDIF out, 1 x Wi-Fi module, the BIOS FlashBack button and the Clear CMOS button. HDMI supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. Only the 2 USB4 ports support USB Type-C display outputs (max 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a). The USB4 ports are not Thunderbolt, since ASUS writes USB4 only. The rear USB Type-C power output is not stated.

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 X870E Taichi Lite

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 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.

BASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	60
USB-C header	20	1	1	15
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Internal USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C, up to 60W PD/QC4+), 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports. The 60 W needs the 8-pin PCIe power connector, or the port gives 27 W. The page also says USB Type-C power delivery output max. 5V/3A, stored as 15 W for the second Type-C connector.

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.

81Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20262 x CPU fan, 4 x chassis fan, 1 x AIO pump and 1 x water pump fan connectors, all 4-pin.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Fan and Cooling Related: 1 CPU, 1 CPU OPT, 1 AIO Pump, 4 chassis fan headers and 1 W_PUMP+ header, 8 in total. Tom's Hardware also counts 8.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 8 four-pin fan and pump headers (CPU, CPUOPT, AIO Pump, Chassis, W_PUMP+).

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

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Miscellaneous: 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview: 3 x 3-pin addressable Gen 2 RGB 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/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x RGB LED header (up to 12V/3A, 36W in total).

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The complete internal connector list has no 4-pin 12 V RGB header, only 3 addressable Gen2 headers and an ARGB extension cable in the box.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20265 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s, Realtek RTL8126. The block diagram labels the chip 8126CG.

Realtek RTL8126, Intel I2261Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Ethernet row: 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet. The chip names come from Tom's Hardware (Intel i-226 and Realtek 8126).6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Intel i-226 (2.5 GbE) and Realtek 8126 (5 GbE). Stored without suffix letters.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Realtek 5Gbps and Intel 2.5Gbps Ethernet.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module in a vertical M.2 Key E socket (2230).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7 and 1 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel, with the Q-Antenna in the box.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7, 2x2, 802.11be.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 7 2x2.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band depends on each country's regulation.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band.

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 320 MHz.

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

MediaTek MT79271Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865 or MediaTek MT7927). The actual module may vary, so see the label on the product. The reviewed boards had the MediaTek MT7927, so it is the base value.8Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Wireless: MediaTek MT7927 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

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

5.41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: Bluetooth v5.4. The Bluetooth version may vary with the Wi-Fi module.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: BT 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/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20265.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec).

Realtek ALC40821Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Audio row: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082. The codec is a Realtek part (Tom's Hardware: Realtek ALC4082).6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC4082 w/ESS Sabre9219 DAC.

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.

ESS ES92191Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Rear Panel Audio (130dB SNR). SABRE9219 is ESS part ES9219, so ESS ES9219 is stored. The Vortez review writes ES9219.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026For DAC, the board uses ESS SABRE9219 with a 130dB signal-to-noise ratio.

ESS ES92191Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Audio features: ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: ESS Sabre9219. ASUS names it ESS ES9219.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x BIOS Flashback Button on the rear panel.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x BIOS FlashBack 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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Clear CMOS Button on the rear panel. The board also has a Clear CMOS jumper.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Dr. Debug with LED. Chapter 2.14 lists the Dr. Debug codes.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026There is a debug code display at the top right of the board, next to the power and reset buttons.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design lists Q-Code and Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device). The manual's layout lists a Q-Code LED that shows a 2-digit error code.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO/E27104_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 21, Q-Code LED: a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Diagnostics Panel with Q-Code and Q-LED.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 20261 x Power Button with LED and 1 x Reset Button with LED. Chapter 2.13 describes the buttons.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Power and reset buttons sit at the top right of the board.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Miscellaneous and Extreme OC Kit: 1 x Start button. The manual says it powers up the system or puts it to sleep or soft-off.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO/E27104_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout item 19, Start button: press it to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: internal buttons are Start, Flex, Retry and an alternate PCIe mode switch.

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

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS row: 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-usb-40-5g-wifi-7-amd-expo-e-atxRead 15 October 2026Scan UK lists a flexible, adjustable I/O shield. The Scan warranty of 24 months return to base and Amazon's 1 year are retailer terms and are not stored.6Retailer pagecomputerassistance.co.uk/product/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-e-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-4x-m-2-sockets-fitted-i-o-shield-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-2x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026The page lists a Flexible Integrated I/O Shield under unique features and calls it a fitted I/O shield in the title.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DFNPK2MXRead 15 October 2026The listing's feature image labels a Flexible Integrated I/O Shield.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY lists a pre-mounted I/O shield.

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

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chapters 2.15 to 2.17 show every SSD held by a hand-turned nut lock, stored as m2_latch. The M2_1 heatsink comes off with a button (chapter 2.15). The manual shows a button on the M2_2 heatsink too, but Club386 and Tech4Gamers say only the M2_1 heatsink is tool-free. The manual has no EZ Release latch for the graphics card, and Club386 says the Lite does not have it.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The M2_1 heatsink has a tool-less mechanism. The Gen4 slots need a screwdriver for the heatsinks.4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026The heatsink atop the PCIe 5.0 x4 slot is toolless. The other three need a screwdriver. The EZ Release for graphics cards is missing on the Lite.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free SSD latch), M.2 Q-Release (removes the M.2 heatsink without screws), M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim (PCIe slot release, with SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna (the antenna snaps into place).2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview: Q-Release for the M.2 heatsink (a switch frees it), the new M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna are described.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review describes the Q-Release Slim PCIe slot, which releases the card without a button.

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.

44.7°C4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Club386 performance table: VRM temperature 44.7 C at stock. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-6400 32GB, Crucial T700, Radeon RX 7800 XT, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. The review's How we test page says temperatures are read with an infrared thermometer. The stress test, its duration, the sensor position and the ambient temperature are not stated.

46°C7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-review/3Read 15 October 2026CPU at stock, AIDA64 stress test on all threads for 30 minutes, about 24 C ambient. The test system on page 2 is a Ryzen 9 9900X with an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420. The CPU drew about 145 W. The review text says the VRM peaked just under 46 C, and the sentence names the Taichi, which looks like a copied word. The chart for this board shows thermocouple 1 at about 45.8 C after 30 minutes. The HWiNFO VRM sensor line is higher at about 47 C. The probe reading is stored, rounded to 46. The exact value is not printed.

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.

121W4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption idle 121 W. The meter is not named and the whole-system reading is assumed from the table title. Same test system as the VRM result.

103W7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-review/3Read 15 October 2026Whole test system idle at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, Windows Balanced power plan, a Ryzen 9 9900X system. Chart and text: idle 103 W.

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.

297W4Reviewclub386.com/asrock-x870e-taichi-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption load 297 W. The load test is not named. The graphics card is not stated as loaded. Tech4Gamers reports a 396 W peak in Cinebench 2024 multi-core with a Ryzen 9 9950X and an RTX 4090, which is a different system and is not stored.

245W7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-review/3Read 15 October 2026Peak of the whole test system at the wall (Kill-A-Watt) during the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, Cache and Memory enabled. The graphics card was not stressed. Stock settings. Chart and text: load 245 W, with the CPU using around 145 W.

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%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 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). Club386 also mentions a keycap, which the manual does not list.

1 x ARGB RGB extension cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 2 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 5 x M.2 rubber package, 1 x ROG stickers, 1 x ROG thank you card, 1 x ROG Bottle Opener, 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories row: cables, miscellaneous, installation media and documentation, as listed.

Links

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Product page

www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite/index.asp2Maker product pageasrock.com/mb/AMD/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite/index.aspRead 15 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.

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The maker's product page, features tab.

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The maker's Tech Specs tab, read on 2026-10-15.

Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/X870E%20Taichi%20Lite.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASRock user manual X870E Taichi Lite, 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.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO/E27104_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO/E27104_ROG_CROSSHAIR_X870E_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS user's manual E27104 (EM V5), English edition, found through the ASUS support API manual list for this model. It also covers the model number in its title.

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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3years6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 Years. The review is a US review.10Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-hero-amd-x870e-socket-am5-atx-1402616Read 15 October 2026The listing gives Warranty (months) 36 in Estonia.

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