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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.

AORUS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover and name: X870I AORUS PRO ICE. AORUS is the GIGABYTE line in the name.

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.

X870I AORUS PRO ICE1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual title and specification chapter 2-2: X870I AORUS PRO ICE. Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1 share this model name.

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.

4719331866112, 8895230459307Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_x870i_aorus_pro_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Icecat-style retailer datasheet for the X870I AORUS PRO ICE: EAN 4719331866112 and UPC 0889523045930 (889523045930 without the leading zero). The datasheet title says up to 8400 MHz DDR5 (OC), which matches Rev. 1.0. No EAN was found for Rev. 1.1.

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.

Available3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listed with offers from many shops on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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 pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026The retail box in the product photo reads X870I AORUS PRO ICE Gaming Motherboard. AORUS is GIGABYTE's gaming line.

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

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Platform

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

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-hero/specRead 15 October 2026CPU row: AMD Socket AM5.

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

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

AMD X8701Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 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 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Socket AM5, AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. The manual points to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15.

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.

Yes11Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026Search excerpt of AMD's AM5 chipset page: the X870 chipset is described as fully overclockable. The page itself timed out. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Board

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

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

Mini-ITX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Mini-ITX Form Factor, 17.0cm x 17.0cm.

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.

Width170Height170mm(6.7 × 6.7 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 17.0cm x 17.0cm.

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.

104Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's feature text: 10-Layer Server-Grade PCB. PCUnboxing also says 10 layers.6Reviewpcunboxing.com/en/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-iceRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 10-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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and 2-7 connector pages show the usual front-side connectors. The only connector on the back of the board is the M2C_SB M.2 slot.

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.

No3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lighting: N/A. The listing shows no on-board lighting.6Reviewpcunboxing.com/en/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-iceRead 15 October 2026The review says the board has no on-board LEDs.

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.

8+2+13Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM row: 8+2+1 with 10 virtual CPU phases (8+2).4Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026Digital 8+2+1 phases VRM solution.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's text for the Rev. 1.1 listing: digital 8+2+1 phase design.

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.

83Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM rows: 8x 110 A PMC41430 smart power stages for VCORE, 2x 80 A PMC41410 for SOC/VCCGT and 1x 30 A MxL7630S DrMOS for the rest.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026VCORE: 8 phases, SPS 110A, for the CPU cores. SOC: 2 phases, SPS 80A. MISC: 1 phase, MXL 30A.

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.

110A5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026VCORE: 8 phases, SPS 110A. The same figure is in Club386's launch text and in PCUnboxing.6Reviewpcunboxing.com/en/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-iceRead 15 October 2026Spec table: CPU power 8 phases at 110 A, 2 at 80 A and 1 at 30 A.8Press articleclub386.com/gigabyte-launches-x870-mini-itx-motherboard-for-299Read 15 October 2026Club386 writes an 8+2+1 110A VRM design.

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.

Infineon XDPE192C3B3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026PWM controller row: XDPE192C3B (max 12 phases). XDPE192C3B is an Infineon part. No review of this board 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-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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector (12V_2X4) and the 24-pin ATX connector.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 and 2-7 internal connector lists have 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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 128 GB (64 GB single DIMM), dual channel. The manual lists only 5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory.

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.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

128GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

8,200MT/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.

8,400MT/s3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Data rate: DDR5-5200 (Ryzen 7000/8000G), DDR5-5600 (Ryzen 9000), max. DDR5-8400 OC. The row names no CPU family for the 8400 step.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026The Rev. 1.1 listing's overclock list is 5200 up to 8400 MT/s. Search excerpts of GIGABYTE's Rev. 1.1 pages list 8800(OC) as the top step with a footnote that names Ryzen 8000 test results, so 8800 is not stored. The Overclockers review of Rev. 1.1 blocked agents and was not read. 8400 is the top of the Rev. 1.0 list and a lower step of the Rev. 1.1 list.6Reviewpcunboxing.com/en/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-iceRead 15 October 2026Rated up to 8400 MT/s (O.C.). The QVL lists dual-channel modules that pass stress tests at up to 8400 MT/s with Ryzen 8000.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_x870i_aorus_pro_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum supported memory clock 8400 MHz. The datasheet title pairs Ryzen 9000 with up to 8400 MHz DDR5 (OC).10Press articlegamerant.com/gigabyte-launches-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-mini-itx-x870-motherboard-asusRead 15 October 2026Up to 8400 MT/s across two DDR5 slots.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC unbuffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. No ECC mode is listed.

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 X870I AORUS PRO ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x PCIEX16 slot from the CPU. Ryzen 9000 and 7000 run it at PCIe 5.0 x16, Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 at PCIe 4.0 x8 and Phoenix 2 at PCIe 4.0 x4. The slot takes only a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.

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 X870I AORUS PRO ICE

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-2 and 2-7, Ryzen 9000 values. M2A_CPU is on the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 with Ryzen 8000). M2C_SB is on the back of the board, on the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, type 2280. The manual says only M.2 PCIe SSDs are supported and its table marks M.2 SATA as not supported for both slots. The 2-7 steps show a motherboard heatsink with an M.2 EZ-Latch Click on M2A_CPU. M2C_SB has only a thermal pad and a screw. The manual names no lane sharing between the slots.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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

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.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 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 X870I AORUS PRO ICE

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	No
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-2 and 2-6: 1 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort), 1 Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, 4096x2160 at 60 Hz), 1 RJ-45 up to 2.5 Gbps and 2 audio jacks. The manual does not name the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Type-A. The only Type-C ports are the two named above, so the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are stored as Type-A. The graphics outputs listed are the USB4 port and HDMI, so the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C has no DisplayPort mode. The Q-Flash Plus button and two antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output. The USB4 40 Gbps rate is from Geizhals.3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 20261x USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 (40 Gb/s), 1x USB-C (10 Gb/s), 2x USB-A (10 Gb/s), 2x USB-A (5 Gb/s), 2x USB-A 2.0 (480 Mb/s), 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x 3.5 mm audio and 1x RJ-45 (2.5GBase-T).

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

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 X870I AORUS PRO ICE

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	1	2

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-2 and 2-7: 1 USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (FU3C_10G), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (FU3A_5G, 2 ports) and 1 USB 2.0/1.1 header (FUSB, 2 ports).

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+).

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan header, 1 CPU fan/water cooling pump header and 1 system fan header. Section 2-7: these are compact fan connectors that use the two included fan power extension cables.

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.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers (5V, 3A).

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (12V, 2A).

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 RTL81253Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5GBase-T. The suffix BG is left out. The Icecat datasheet copy says Realtek RTL8125. A search excerpt of the TechPowerUp review, which blocks agents, reads RTL8126 and was not used.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_x870i_aorus_pro_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the block diagram: an M.2 WIFI socket carries the Wi-Fi module.

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 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax and 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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Wireless row: supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 160MHz 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-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 RTL8922AE1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE.

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.

5.41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4.

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 ALC40801Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC4080 CODEC, High Definition Audio, 2-channel.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-6: a Q-Flash Plus button and a dedicated 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-hero/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x Clear CMOS button.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-2 and 2-7: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The back panel list has no clear CMOS button.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: four status LEDs marked CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT. The manual lists 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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-2 and 2-7: a reset jumper (RST) and the front panel header. The manual lists no power or reset button on the board.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.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.

Yes3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: I/O-Blende integriert.4Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026The product title says Fitted I/O Shield. The Gigante photos show the shield on the board.

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, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2-5 and 2-7: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus release for the graphics card slot, an M.2 SSD clip on M2A_CPU and an M.2 EZ-Latch Click that removes the M2A_CPU heatsink without a tool. The WIFI EZ-Plug antenna connector is from Gigante and JIB.4Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-amd-am5-socket-motherboard-mini-itx-2x-ddr5-slots-2x-m-2-sockets-3x-usb-c-port-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-hdmi-port-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 15 October 2026EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and screwless design. EZ-Latch Click: M.2 heatsinks with screwless design. WIFI EZ-Plug: quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation.

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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, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, Two fan power extension cables, Computer case screws, M.2 screw, Thermal pad kit1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3. The manual says the actual items depend on the package. The motherboard itself is not listed here.

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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/X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE-rev-102Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE-rev-10Read 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job and from search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. GIGABYTE has separate pages for Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1. Specifications were read from the manual and retailer copies of the maker's text.

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/X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE-rev-10/sp2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE-rev-10Read 15 October 2026The /sp specification page for Rev. 1.0 comes from search results and was not opened. The Rev. 1.1 page is the same address with rev-11.

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.

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/9/5/8/2/8b694ae2ac8791d818797189acf72a0dee1c.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1001 for the X870I AORUS PRO ICE, hosted by Geizhals. A Rev. 1101 copy exists on B&H, which blocks agents, so it was not read. The manual does not split board Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1. GIGABYTE's own manual 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.

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.

3years3Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870i-aorus-pro-ice-a3350288.htmlRead 15 October 2026Garantie: 3 Jahre. The market is Germany.5Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75262/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870I-AORUS-PRO-ICE--REV--1-1----AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-MINI-ITXRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 3 years. The market is Thailand.7Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/wp-content/uploads/datasheet_x870i_aorus_pro_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Warranty period: 3 years.

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