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General

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Series

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

EAGLE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026The product name carries the EAGLE line name. The manual cover reads B650 EAGLE AX.

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

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.

B650 EAGLE AX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover and section 2-2 title list B650 EAGLE AX.

GTIN / EAN

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.

4719331860158, 8895230417034Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing SKU is the UPC 889523041703.5Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/gigabyte-mb-sc-am5-b650-eagle-ax-amd-b650-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-atxRead 15 October 2026The listing gives EAN 4719331860158 and the manufacturer code B650 EAGLE AX.12Retailer pagebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/si4j384s1/Gigabyte-B650-EAGLE-AX-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The page's product data gives UPC 889523041703 (EAN 0889523041703) for the part number B650 EAGLE AX.

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

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Status

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

Available9Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-eagle-axRead 15 October 2026Amazon and Newegg 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.

$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.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

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.

Gaming4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing photo shows the retail box marked B650 EAGLE AX GAMING MOTHERBOARD.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals puts the board in its own Mainstream class. The maker's own category is taken from the retail box in the Alfrensia photo, which 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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Platform

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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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026CPU row: AMD Socket AM5.

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 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 X870E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Chipset row: AMD X870E.

AMD B6501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD B650.

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-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.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-EAGLE-AX-rev-10-11/spRead 15 October 2026The excerpt lists Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series Processors. The retailer copies on Alfrensia and Silicon.Computer say the same.4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's spec: AMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 / Ryzen 9000 Series Processors. It was read on 2026-10-15.10Retailer pagevoelkner.de/products/9029766/Gigabyte-B650-EAGLE-AX-B650-AM5-ATX-DDR5.htmlRead 15 October 2026The title lists AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series.

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

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.

Yes13Press articletomshardware.com/features/x670-motherboard-overviewRead 15 October 2026AMD X670/B650 launch overview: B650E and B650 chipsets both support overclocking the processor and memory. This is the chipset maker's feature and not a board spec.

Board

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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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Form Factor row: ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)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.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 30.5cm x 24.4cm, stored as 244 mm wide and 305 mm high.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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.

66Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026The overview copies the maker's feature block: 12+2+2 Digital VRM Design, 6-Layer PCB, PCIe 5.0 Ready Mid-Loss PCB. SHI's listing also says 6 Layer PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors.

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-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.

No6Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026The maker's feature copy lists RGB FUSION for the LED headers only and names no lighting on the board.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Beleuchtung (lighting) row says N/A and the maker's feature list names no lighting on the board.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

18+2+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.

12+2+24Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's feature: 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution.5Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/gigabyte-mb-sc-am5-b650-eagle-ax-amd-b650-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-atxRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's feature: 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution.6Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026The overview feature block reads 12+2+2 Digital VRM Design.10Retailer pagevoelkner.de/products/9029766/Gigabyte-B650-EAGLE-AX-B650-AM5-ATX-DDR5.htmlRead 15 October 2026The product title says 12+2+2 Phasen VRM and up to 7600 MHz DDR5 (OC).

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.

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.

124Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The maker's feature line says 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution. Geizhals and MaxMyBuild read the Vcore rail as 6 phases doubled, which is 12 power stages.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026The VRM row lists 12 Vcore MOSFET high-side parts, which is 6 doubled phases. It matches the maker's 12 in 12+2+2.9Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-eagle-axRead 15 October 2026Phase config 2x6+2+2, which is 12 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.

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.

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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 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.

Richtek RT3678BE8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM design row: PWM controller RT3678BE (max. 10 phases). The row also reads the layout as 12+4 with 16 virtual CPU phases (2x6+2x2) and 8 real CPU phases (6+2). The Richtek maker name is added from the RT part prefix. The MOSFET rating on this page is a reading of chip markings and is not stored.

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

8+8 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.

8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector (ATX_12V, 2x4).

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-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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

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

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5 memory modules and DDR5 DIMM sockets.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets.

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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Memory row: max. 256GB. Tom's Hardware and KitGuru list 192GB from the launch specification.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity). Older retailer copies of the maker's page say 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM). The 2024 manual and the current retailer copies say 256 GB.2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-EAGLE-AX-rev-10-11/spRead 15 October 2026The same excerpt lists 4 DIMM sockets with up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's spec: up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity). Its memory list tops out at 7600(OC).10Retailer pagevoelkner.de/products/9029766/Gigabyte-B650-EAGLE-AX-B650-AM5-ATX-DDR5.htmlRead 15 October 2026The spec text lists 256 GB maximum and 64 GB per slot.

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/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.

8,000MT/s2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-EAGLE-AX-rev-10-11/spRead 15 October 2026A web search result excerpt of this page lists DDR5 8000(OC) down to 4800 MT/s. The Australian retailer copy on Qamba shows the same 8000(OC) list. Retailer copies from the Ryzen 7000 and 8000 era list 7600(OC) as the top speed. The excerpt does not name the CPU family. The Ryzen 9000 line is assumed from the page's own Ryzen 9000 support and the newest-family rule.7Retailer pagestore.qamba.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-1614907Read 15 October 2026The listing's CPU row reads DDR5 8000(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC) down to 4800 MT/s. Its memory row still has the older list that tops out at 7600(OC) and 192 GB, so the page mixes two versions of the maker's text.

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-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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 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 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.

BGIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x16	1	3	CPU	2
PCIe x16	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 with the Ryzen 7000 and 9000 values: PCIEX16 is in the CPU at PCIe 4.0 x16 (x8 with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1, x4 with Phoenix 2). PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 are in the CPU at PCIe 3.0 x1. They are unavailable with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2. PCIEX1_3 is in the chipset at PCIe 3.0 x1. The manual calls all three x1 slots PCI Express x16 slots. The product photo shows four full-length slots.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026Slot row: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 and 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1).

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

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASUS 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.

BGIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2P_CPU	4	2	CPU	M.2 22110	No	No
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	No

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 with the Ryzen 7000 values: M2A_CPU takes 25110/22110/2580/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000). M2P_CPU takes 22110/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x2. M2C_SB is in the chipset and takes 22110/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. Section 2-8 item 10: the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only and the type table marks M.2 SATA as not supported for all three slots. Heatsink: only M2A_CPU has a motherboard heatsink. M2P_CPU and M2C_SB use a clip.5Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/gigabyte-mb-sc-am5-b650-eagle-ax-amd-b650-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-atxRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's feature line: 1*PCIe 5.0 + 2*PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connectors, with the M.2 Thermal Guard.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026M.2 row: PCIe 5.0 x4 (25110/2580/22110/2280), PCIe 4.0 x2 (22110/2280) and PCIe 4.0 x4 (22110/2280), plus an E-key slot for the Wi-Fi module. The page lists 1x M.2 passive cooler.9Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-eagle-axRead 15 October 2026M.2 layout: 1 PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 PCIe 4.0 x2, with a heatsink on slot 1 only.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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1=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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Storage row: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. The SlimSAS connector is not counted.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

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 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.

BGIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available
PS/2	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	No
USB-A	USB 2.0	6	0.48	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6 back panel: 1 DisplayPort (up to 3840x2160 at 144 Hz, DisplayPort 1.4), 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, 4096x2160 at 60 Hz), 1 PS/2 keyboard/mouse, 2 SMA antenna connectors, 1 USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 6 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 RJ-45 (up to 1 Gbps) and 3 audio jacks. The antenna connectors are not ports. The integrated graphics section names only the DisplayPort and the HDMI port as video outputs, so the Type-C port has no DisplayPort alternate mode.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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.

AASUS 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.

BGIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	5	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	3	6

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header for 2 ports and 3 USB 2.0/1.1 headers. The USB list gives 2 USB 2.0 ports on one header and 4 on the hub, so the three headers serve 6 ports. The manual states no power output for the Type-C header.

Front USB-C header speed

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

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+).

51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan header, 1 CPU fan/water cooling pump header, 2 system fan headers and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header.6Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026Smart Fan 6 block: 5*PWM/DC Fan Headers.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cooling row: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/pump, 2 fan and 1 fan/pump header.

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-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.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers, marked for the B650 EAGLE AX and the B650 EAGLE.6Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026RGB FUSION block: 3*Addressable LED Header.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lighting row: 3x 3-pin ARGB.

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-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.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header.6Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026RGB FUSION block: 1*RGB LED Header.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lighting row: 1x 4-pin RGB.

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 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.

Realtek RTL81118Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026The network row says only Realtek (1 Gb/s). The chip name comes from the Voelkner listing.9Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-eagle-axRead 15 October 2026Lists Realtek RTL8111H, 1 GbE.10Retailer pagevoelkner.de/products/9029766/Gigabyte-B650-EAGLE-AX-B650-AM5-ATX-DDR5.htmlRead 15 October 2026The spec text lists LAN-Controller: Realtek RTL8111H. The suffix letter is left out.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1Gbps=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-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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: the wireless communication module is marked for the B650 EAGLE AX. Section 1-2: the box holds two antennas.

Wi-Fi standard

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 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Wi-Fi 6E, WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, for both modules.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands.

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-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.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard, for both modules.

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-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.

Realtek RTL8852CE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE on PCB rev. 1.0 and Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 on PCB rev. 1.1. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.

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

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.

5.31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.3 for both modules.

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-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.

Realtek ALC8978Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026Audio row and the rear jack line: Realtek ALC897.9Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-eagle-axRead 15 October 2026Audio codec row: ALC897 with 3 audio jacks. The manual names only a Realtek audio CODEC and links GIGABYTE's realtek897 audio software page.11Retailer pageparadigit.ie/outlet-gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax/80071884/productRead 15 October 2026The spec table (an Icecat copy) lists Audio chip: Realtek ALC897 and 7.1 channels.

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-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.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: the Q-Flash Plus button on the board updates the BIOS with the system off from a USB drive in the marked rear port.

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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x Clear CMOS button.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no button. Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS, section 2-8 item 19).

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-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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7 lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) and no two-digit display.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7 lists only the Q-Flash Plus button and the status LEDs. The board has no power or quick button.

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

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY lists a pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes6Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026The overview copies the maker's Advanced Thermal Design block: Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, 5 W/mk Thermal Conductivity Pad and Integrated I/O Shield.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Besonderheiten row lists I/O-Blende integriert (I/O shield integrated). The manual's box contents list no loose I/O shield for this model.

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-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.

Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8 item 10: M2P_CPU and M2C_SB use a clip whose tab is pressed into the mounting hole, with no screw. The PCIe slot release comes from the maker's feature list in the retailer copies. The antennas are screwed to SMA connectors, so there is no push-on antenna connector.4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's feature: EZ-Latch, PCIe x16 Slot with Quick Release Design.5Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/gigabyte-mb-sc-am5-b650-eagle-ax-amd-b650-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-atxRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's feature: EZ-Latch, PCIe x16 Slot with Quick Release Design.6Retailer pagemwave.com.au/products/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-ddr5-am5-atx-motherboard-ac74025Read 15 October 2026The overview copies the maker's feature: PCIe EZ-Latch, unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when removing the graphics card.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

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.

User's Manual, Two antennas, Two SATA cables, M.2 screw1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-2 box contents for the B650 EAGLE AX: user's manual, two antennas, two SATA cables and an M.2 screw. The manual says the actual items depend on the package. The I/O shield line is marked for other models.

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Product page

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.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-EAGLE-AX-rev-10-112Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-EAGLE-AX-rev-10-11/spRead 15 October 2026The maker's product page for rev. 1.0/1.1. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. The link is from the job's evidence and search results.

Spec sheet

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.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-EAGLE-AX-rev-10-11/sp2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-EAGLE-AX-rev-10-11/spRead 15 October 2026The maker's specification tab at the same address plus /sp. It was not opened.

Manual

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.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_eagle.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for the B650 EAGLE AX, B650 EAGLE, B650 UD AC and B650 UD AX, 40 pages, copyright 2024. It is hosted by trovaprezzi.it because gigabyte.com blocks agents. Only items marked for the B650 EAGLE AX are used.

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

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

3years6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/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.

3years4Retailer pagealfrensia.com/en/product/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing says Warranty 3 Years. The market is Egypt.5Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/gigabyte-mb-sc-am5-b650-eagle-ax-amd-b650-4xddr5-1xdp-1xhdmi-atxRead 15 October 2026The listing gives a warranty of 36 months in the Czech Republic.8Spec databasegeizhals.at/gigabyte-b650-eagle-ax-a3108584.htmlRead 15 October 2026Garantie row: 3 years.

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