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Series

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

AORUS1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE (X870E A MASTER X ICE). AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

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

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO, 90MB1NT0-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The page names the model as ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO. The part number 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0 comes from the retailer listings below.10Retailer pageasusbymacman.es/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-placa-base-11567.htmlRead 15 October 2026The excerpt shows the part number 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0 for the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero.11Retailer pageshop.avoira.com/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-amd-x870e-socket-am5-atx-90mb1nt0-m0eay0.htmlRead 15 October 2026The URL and excerpt carry the part number 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0.

X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE, X870E A MASTER X ICE1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and regulatory page: X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE (X870E A MASTER X ICE). The regulatory page names one model number for both colours, X870E A MASTER X ICE/X870E A MASTER X. The white ICE edition has its own name, so it is one product.

GTIN / EAN

471163639867110Retailer pageasusbymacman.es/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-placa-base-11567.htmlRead 15 October 2026A web search excerpt of this page shows P/N 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0 with EAN 4711636398671. The page returns HTTP 403 to agents, so only the excerpt was read. The Avoira page below shows the same EAN and SKU. The EAN check digit is valid.11Retailer pageshop.avoira.com/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-amd-x870e-socket-am5-atx-90mb1nt0-m0eay0.htmlRead 15 October 2026A web search excerpt of this page shows EAN 4711636398671 and SKU 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0. The page returns HTTP 403 to agents, so only the excerpt was read.

47193318765176Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The store's product feed gives the barcode 4719331876517 for X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE.

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

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Status

Available3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review page shows current retailer prices for the board on 2026-10-15.

Available4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with 33 offers 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.

$699.993Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names the board at $699.99. US price, excl. sales tax, from a reviewer and not a statement by ASUS. pchardware.org also gives a launch MSRP of 699.99 USD.8Spec databasepchardware.org/motherboards/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Launch MSRP 699.99 USD. The database lists manufacturer part number 90MB1NT0-M0VAY0 for it.

$649.993Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2 specs summary and page 8: price $649.99 US, in a review of 2025-10-16. The review does not call it an MSRP. US prices exclude sales tax. A later retail listing is lower, so this is the launch-month price.

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.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (breadcrumb Gaming Motherboards).

Gaming6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The retail box in the product photo reads GAMING MOTHERBOARD.

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

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

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

AMD X870E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026

AMD X870E1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2, CPU row: AMD Socket AM5, Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, Core Flex, Dynamic OC Switcher and an asynchronous clock generator for CPU overclocking.9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset page describes the X870E chipset with robust overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Yes3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026The review tests the board with PBO and Curve Optimizer settings on a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. AMD describes the X870E chipset as having robust overclocking capabilities (AMD AM5 chipset page, seen in a search result because the page timed out when opened).

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

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026

ATX1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 30.5cm x 24.4cm. Wccftech lists 244 x 305 mm and Computerorbit 305 mm wide and 244 mm deep. The 305 mm side runs along the rear I/O edge.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026Overview page: a server-grade eight-layer design with two-ounce copper power planes.

83Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: 8-layer PCB with the Back Drill process. Netcodex agrees.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Besonderheiten: White build-compatible PCB. It gives no layer count.5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-amd-ryzen-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-master-x-iceRead 14 October 20268-layer server-grade PCB with 2X copper.

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.

No2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026The 24-pin and CPU power connectors sit at the top and right edge of the board, as the connector lists and the Tom's Hardware walk-through show. The AIO Q-Connector is a hub for compatible AIO coolers. The board is not a back-connect design.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The walk-through places the 24-pin ATX power connector, the 8-pin PCIe connector and the fan headers on the front side of the board.

No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout in section 1-1 and the connector pages in section 2-7 show the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026The page describes Polymo Lighting II on the board with an I/O zone and addressable Gen2 headers. Tom's Hardware describes Polymo Lighting II RGBs with ROG branding on the VRM heatsinks.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-crosshair-x870e-glacial-and-dark-hero-hit-retail-shelvesRead 15 October 2026The Dark Hero replaces the Glacial's LCD with an RGB-lit area with Aura Sync support.

Yes3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: RGB zones on the I/O plate and under the PCH heatsink.

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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+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026ROG Ultimate Power Solution 20(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stages: 20 Vcore, 2 SoC and 2 MISC.7Reviewtechgaming.nl/review-asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 202620x 110A for Vcore, 2x 110A for SoC and 2x 80A for Misc.

18+2+23Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: 18+2+2 phases (VCore, VccGT, VccAUX).

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.

202Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026The VRM features 20+2+2 power stages, each rated up to 110 amps for Vcore.

184Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026VRM row: 18+2+2, 18 x 110 A PMC41430 smart power stages for VCORE, 2 x 80 A for SOC and 2 x 55 A DrMOS for other rails.

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.

110A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 110 A. The SoC stages are 110 A and the MISC stages 80 A.

110A3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: 110A phases for VCore and SOC and 90A for the two MISC phases. Geizhals says 18 x 110A for VCORE.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 202618 x 110 A for VCORE.5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-amd-ryzen-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-master-x-iceRead 14 October 2026Digital Twin 18+2+2 Phases (110A Smart Power Stage), copying the maker's text.

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.

ASUS ASP22053Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Power flows from the EPS connectors to the Digi+ EPU (ASP2205) voltage regulator, then to Infineon PMC41420 110A power stages. The image captions credit Realtek with the VRM controller, but the text names the ASP2205. Single review.

Infineon XDPE192C3B4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: XDPE192C3B (max 12 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). Geizhals names no maker. XDPE is the Infineon prefix, as on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator.

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 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power and 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors.

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The list has 1 x 8-pin PCIe power connector. The page ties it only to the front USB Type-C port: for 60W the cable must go to it, or else only 27W is supported. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. The help text does not count a connector that feeds only a front USB-C header, so the value is false. No ASUS text says it feeds the expansion slots.

No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 lists 1 x PCIe power connector (F20G_12V). Section 2-7 says it only gives additional power to the front panel USB Type-C header (FU3C_20G) for 65W fast charging. It does not feed the expansion slots, so it is not counted.

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM), dual channel. The manual lists only 5200/4800 MT/s memory. The maker's overclocked figure is in the press release and the retailer spec tabs.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026

41Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB.

256GB1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

8,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000: up to 8600+ MT/s (OC) for max manual overclocking and 8200+ MT/s (OC) for XMP, EXPO and AEMP profiles, which can be impacted when four DIMM slots are used. Ryzen 8000: 9600+ and 9200+. Ryzen 7000: 8000+ for both. The Ryzen 9000 manual overclocking value is stored. The page gives no table for other module setups.

9,000MT/s2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20250917ae65500Read 14 October 2026Series text: DDR5 support up to 9000+ MT/s. The release gives no CPU family or module setup. Core Ultra is not a candidate here, and Ryzen 9000 is the newest family the board supports.3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: XMP and EXPO up to 9000 MT/s (OC Plus).5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-amd-ryzen-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-master-x-iceRead 14 October 2026Spec table copies the maker's: DDR5 9000+ MT/s (OC), XMP and EXPO.6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Memory speed up to 9000 MHz.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Page: supports ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM. It says supported memory types and speeds vary with the CPU and memory configuration. The maker does not say how ECC works with each CPU.

No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules.

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

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Expansion 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.

AASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark 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-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (x16 or x8/x8 modes). When PCIEX16_1 runs at PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIEX16_2 runs at PCIe 3.0 x4. The bandwidth can be changed in the BIOS. With Ryzen 8000 the slots run at PCIe 4.0. Both slots connect to the CPU, per Tom's Hardware.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Both reinforced PCIe slots connect through the CPU at PCIe 5.0. The top slot runs at x16 and the bottom slot is limited to x8. When PCIEX16_1 runs at x16, the second slot runs at PCIe 3.0 x4.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. It runs PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Phoenix 2, and drops to x8 when PCIEX8 is used. PCIEX8 is a x16-length slot from the CPU at PCIe 5.0 x8 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, and is unavailable with Ryzen 8000. PCIEX4 is a x16-length slot from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 at x4, and becomes unavailable when M2D_SB is used.

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.

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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.

AASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark 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 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The USB4 40Gbps ports. A drive in M.2_2 makes both run at x2. Setting M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns the USB4 ports off
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	2	Chipset	M.2 2230	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 (Key M) 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 (Key M) 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4. Both connect to the CPU. AMD X870E chipset: M.2_3 and M.2_4 at 2242/2260/2280 and PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_5 at 2230 and PCIe 4.0 x2. 2280 is stored for the 2242/2260/2280 slots. With Ryzen 8000 the CPU slots run at PCIe 4.0 and M.2_2 is not supported on the 8500 and 8300 series. The USB4 40Gbps ports and M.2_2 share bandwidth: with a device in M.2_2 both run at up to x2, and M.2_2 can run at x4 when the BIOS setting turns the USB4 ports off. The page lists every slot with PCIe modes only and gives no SATA mode for any of them, so sata is false. Heatsink: the overview page says five M.2 slots with heatsinks, backplates and thermal pads.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2B_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The slot and the two USB4 ports both run at up to x2
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2D_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The PCIe 4.0 x4 slot is disabled
M2E_SB	4	2	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7, Ryzen 9000 values. M2A_CPU takes 2580/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2. M2B_CPU takes 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, and shares bandwidth with the ASMedia USB4 controller, so both run at up to x2 when the slot is used. M2C_SB and M2D_SB take 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 from the chipset. M2E_SB takes 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x2. Section 2-7 says the board supports only M.2 PCIe SSDs, so no slot takes SATA. The install steps show a removable motherboard heatsink on every slot. 2580 is stored as 2280, which is the 80 mm length.3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: EZ-Flex pressure plates, dual-sided thermal pads, EZ-Latch heatsink removal and an M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. on the top Gen 5 slot.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=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.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Storage: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. Two are on the AMD X870E chipset and two on an ASMedia ASM1162 controller.

21Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors from the 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.

AASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark 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	3	10	Not available	Not available
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	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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Back panel list: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C ports with display output, 9 x USB 10Gbps (6 Type-A and 3 Type-C), 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 x gold-plated audio jacks and 1 x optical S/PDIF out. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2. The Wi-Fi module and the two buttons are not ports. The page does not state display output for the 10Gbps Type-C ports or a USB power output for the rear ports.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	7	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	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 manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: 2 x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, up to 3840x2160 at 240 Hz), 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 1 x HDMI, 2 x RJ-45 (10 Gbps and 5 Gbps), 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. The Gen 2 Type-C port text on page 19 says USB 3.2 Gen 1, which the spec list and block diagram contradict, so Gen 2 is stored. The USB4 ports come from an ASMedia controller and are not Thunderbolt. HDMI needs a CPU with integrated graphics. The Q-Flash Plus, Clear CMOS, reset and power buttons and the antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output for the rear ports.

Rear USB ports

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11=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

5=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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.

AASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark 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	3	6	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Front USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (USB Type-C, up to 60W PD/QC4+: 5/9/15/20V max 3A, PPS 3.3-21V max 3A) and 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (USB Type-C, max 5V/3A, stored as 15 W). The 60 W needs the cable on the 8-pin PCIe power connector, or only 27 W is supported. Also 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 3 x USB 2.0 headers for 6 ports.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	65
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: 1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps, up to 65W PD 3.0/QC 4+ with the F20G_12V power connector), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (4 ports) and 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (4 ports).

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.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump, 4 chassis fan headers and 1 W_PUMP+ header, all 4-pin, make 8. The AIO Q-Connector is a combination connector and is not counted.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 7 four-pin fan headers, 1 W_PUMP+ header and 1 AIO Q-Connector. The text says the board has eight standard 4-pin fan headers.7Reviewtechgaming.nl/review-asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026Text: a total of eight 4-pin fan connectors.

81Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, SYS_FAN1 to SYS_FAN4 and FAN8_PUMP are 7 four-pin headers on the board. The 3_FANS_1 header takes the included extension cable for three more fans (FAN5 to FAN7), each rated 2A and 24W. A header that drives several fans counts once, so the total is 8. Geizhals and Computerorbit count 10 in total, which counts the three fans on that header one by one.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fan and pump headers (10 total): 1 CPU, 1 CPU fan/pump, 4 fan, 3 fan via adapter and 1 fan/pump. The three fans on the adapter header count once, which gives 8.

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.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 20263 x Addressable Gen2 headers. Tom's Hardware writes one 6-pin header that serves two ARGB Gen2 channels plus two 3-pin headers, which is the same three channels.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: one 6-pin ARGB Gen2 header that supports 2 headers and two 3-pin ARGB Gen2 headers.

41Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers.

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

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list is complete and has no 4-pin 12 V RGB header.

11Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header.

Networking

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

Realtek RTL8127, Realtek RTL81263Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Realtek 8127 (10 GbE) and Realtek 8126 (5 GbE). The maker writes only Realtek 10Gb and 5Gb Ethernet.

Realtek RTL8126, Realtek RTL81271Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek 5GbE LAN chip (LAN1) and Realtek 10GbE LAN chip (LAN2). The manual names no chip model. The models come from Computerorbit and 24wireless.6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026LAN controller: Realtek RTL8126, RTL8127. The 24wireless article reads the 10G port as RTL8127 and the 5G port as RTL8126 from the block diagram. Suffix letters are unknown.7Press article24wireless.info/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-iceRead 14 October 2026Reads the 10GBASE-T port as RTL8127 and the 5GBASE-T port as RTL8126 from the block diagram. This is the author's inference.

Ethernet ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

10Gbps=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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026A Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel (1 x Wi-Fi module).

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: M2_WIFI socket carries the wireless module, and the rear panel has 2 antenna connectors (2T2R).

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7927), 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Supports the 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bands. The page says 6 GHz availability varies by country.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz channels 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.

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth.

320MHz1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard.

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

MediaTek MT79271Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The page names the module as MediaTek MT7927.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7927, 2x2, 2.4/5/6 GHz) with Bluetooth 5.4.

MediaTek MT79271Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927, RZ738. RZ738 is the AMD-branded module name for the same MediaTek chip.

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 with LE Audio. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.41Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4. The version may change with updates. Geizhals says 5.3, and the maker's manual wins.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC40821Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 HD Audio (ALC4082) with an ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC.

Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.

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

ESS ES92191Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Audio features list ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC. ASUS writes no suffix letters. Tom's Hardware writes ESS 9219Q.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Text: an ESS 9219Q DAC/HPA under the black metal shroud.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same table: ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC.

ESS ES91181Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ESS ES9118 DAC chip.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 20261 x BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-crosshair-x870e-glacial-and-dark-hero-hit-retail-shelvesRead 15 October 2026Both boards include a switch for BIOS update.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button and a Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel. It updates the BIOS with the system off.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-crosshair-x870e-glacial-and-dark-hero-hit-retail-shelvesRead 15 October 2026Both boards include a switch for Clear CMOS.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-6: Clear CMOS button on the back panel. A Clear CMOS jumper also exists.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design lists Q-Code. The overview page says the on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026The page says the on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes (Q-Code).5Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-crosshair-x870e-glacial-and-dark-hero-hit-retail-shelvesRead 15 October 2026Both boards include onboard debug and recovery controls such as a POST display.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout page 4 shows DB_PORT, with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-character codes. The board also has four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). The retailer photo shows the two-digit display near the top right corner.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has a Start button.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-crosshair-x870e-glacial-and-dark-hero-hit-retail-shelvesRead 15 October 2026Both boards include a power button.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: power button and reset button on the back panel of the board, for use in an open case.

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

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No1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026The box contents in section 1-3 list no loose I/O shield. Wccftech describes a lit Lightning I/O panel and the retailer photo shows the plate on the board.3Reviewwccftech.com/review/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-ice-x3d-motherboard-review-amd-x3d-keeps-on-getting-faster-aorus-top-class-designRead 14 October 2026Page 2: RGB-lit Lightning I/O panel.

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 release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free SSD latch), M.2 Q-Release (removes the M.2 heatsink), M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna (Wi-Fi antenna snaps into place).2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026Q-Release for the M.2 heatsink, M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna are described and shown.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-5 and 2-7: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus button on the graphics card slot, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 SSD clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless heatsink). The manual lists one antenna and does not say whether its connector is push-on, so antenna_connector is not stored.

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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.

51°C4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026CPU at stock, AIDA64 System Stability Test on all threads for 30 minutes, about 25 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 by the chart. The review says the VRM peaked at just under 51 C on the reviewer's sensor (thermocouples) and 57 C on the ASUS internal sensor. The thermocouple reading is stored as 51. The exact value under 51 is not printed.

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

93W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Whole test system idle at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, Windows Balanced power plan. The review used a DDR5-7200 kit. Chart: idle 93 W.

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

269W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-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: load 269 W, average of idle and load 181 W.

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x DDR5 fan holder, 1 x ROG assistant fan (60mm), 1 x Screw package for cooling kit, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 5 x M.2 backplate rubber packages, 1 x ROG stickers, 1 x ROG VIP card, 1 x ROG Bottle Opener, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page.

X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE motherboard, User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, DDR Wind Blade, One fan power extension cable, One noise detection cable, Two thermistor cables, Two Velcro cable ties, One G Connector1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and says the actual items depend on the package. It names the ICE or the non-ICE board, and only the ICE board is listed here.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-heroRead 15 October 2026

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-MASTER-X3D-ICE8Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-MASTER-X3D-ICERead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Specifications were read from the user's manual, the press release, a retailer spec tab and reviews.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero/specRead 15 October 2026

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Manual

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api.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdf1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1004 (2026), 51 pages, for X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE and X870E AORUS MASTER X3D, hosted by tehnoteka.rs with a retailer cover page. GIGABYTE's own file mb_manual_x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice_1003_e.pdf returned 404 on 2026-10-14. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the maker's page was not opened.

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

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

3years3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-crosshair-x870e-dark-hero-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 Years. The review is a US review.

3years4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 years.6Retailer pageie.computerorbit.com/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-atx-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Three years.

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