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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026ROG Strix is the ASUS line in the product name.

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B650 AORUS ELITE AX. AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

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

ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0, 90MB1IF0-M0AAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page names the model ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI. Part number 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0 is on Arvutitark, Paradigit and Geeknetic. The ASUS US eShop lists 90MB1IF0-M0AAY0.7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1if0-m0aay0-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026The ASUS US eShop lists part number 90MB1IF0-M0AAY0 for the US market.

B650 AORUS ELITE AX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B650 AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.0 and 1.1 in section 2-2). B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 and B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE are separate GIGABYTE models and are not stored here.

GTIN / EAN

47113877378598Spec databasegeeknetic.es/comparador-precios/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/comprarRead 16 October 2026Identifiers: EAN 4711387737859 and MPN 90MB1IF0-M0EAY0.

4719331849375, 8895230336234Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026Item details list UPC 889523033623 for the B650 AORUS ELITE AX (ASIN B0BH7GTY9C).8Retailer pageebay.de/p/12057269341Read 15 October 2026Product identifiers: EAN 4719331849375, manufacturer number B650 AORUS ELITE AX, listing item titled rev. 1.0. Single source for the EAN.

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

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Status

Available11Retailer pagemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Lists the board in stock at several retailers on 2026-10-15.

Available4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026Listed and in stock at 172.99 USD 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.

$369.995Press articleguru3d.com/story/x870e-and-x870-chipset-motherboards-pricing-overviewRead 16 October 2026Guru3D, 2024-10-01, X870E and X870 pricing overview: ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A Gaming WIFI $369.99. US MSRPs exclude sales tax. The article cites VideoCardz, TechPowerUp and Wccftech.10Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/09/29/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review says the board is priced at $369.99 MSRP. This agrees with Guru3D.

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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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page sits in the ROG Strix family of the Republic of Gamers gaming boards.

Gaming2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20221010ae89280Read 15 October 2026The release calls the AORUS B650E and B650 boards gaming motherboards.

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

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rev. 1.01Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 names PCB rev. 1.0 and PCB rev. 1.1. The maker's site adds rev. 1.2 as a separate page. Rev. 1.0 is the base row.

Platform

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

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.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 X8701Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

AMD B6501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS site for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item and the compatible processors row: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series.10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026Search excerpt of the maker's page: AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. Read on 2026-10-15. BIOS updates can add series later.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The page lists Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex and AI Overclocking for the CPU. AMD's chipset page also says an X870 board is fully overclockable.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD's chipset page says an AMD X870 motherboard is fully overclockable. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

Yes9Press articletomshardware.com/features/x670-motherboard-overviewRead 15 October 2026AMD X670/B650 launch overview: B650E and B650 chipsets both support overclocking the processor and memory. Its chipset table lists Overclocking: Yes for the B650. This is the chipset maker's feature, 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.

ATX2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026ATX form factor, from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor.

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview page: Eight-Layer PCB.

84Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB. SHI's reseller page, seen in search results, adds 2oz copper.

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

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and section 2-8 list show the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel 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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Lighting and says subtle RGB lighting on the I/O shroud.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The only onboard RGB lighting is on the top left, covering the left VRM heatsink.

Yes3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The chipset cover integrates RGB elements. The review calls this the only area on the board with RGB lighting. The maker's manual does not describe onboard lighting, and the product photo shows lit LEDs near the chipset.

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.

16+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 202616(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages: 16 Vcore, 2 SoC and 2 Misc.

14+2+13Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Box back lists 14+2+1 Power Phases. Gigabyte writes it as Twin 14+2+1 Phases Digital VRM (a 7+7 parallel design).4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: Twin 14+2+1 Phases.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's feature text: Twin 14+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution.

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.

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 202616 Vcore power stages (90A).

143Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review counts 14 phases in parallel (not direct) for the VCore, which it calls a doubler design, with Infineon TDA21472 stages. Gigabyte's 7+7 parallel design means 14 power stages on the Vcore rail. The 2 SoC stages are ON NCP303160 60A and the 1 MISC stage is Renesas ISL99390 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.

90A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 90 A. The SoC stages are also 90 A and the Misc stages 80 A.

70A4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item (GIGABYTE's text): Twin 14+2+1 Phases with 70A Power Stage Digital VRM Solution. A Gigabyte footnote ties the 70A to the VCORE phases.

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 ASP22069Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table and VRM section: PWM controller ASUS DIGI+ EPU ASP2206, with MPS MP87691 90 A stages for Vcore and SoC and Vishay SiC629 80 A for Misc. ASUS does not name the controller. Single review. Stored as ASUS ASP2206, the same form as the ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI product.

Infineon XDPE192C3B3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names the Infineon VRM controller XDPE192C3B for all three MOSFET types. It is the only review that names a controller.

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

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

8+4 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V and 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, plus the 24-pin ATX connector.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says Gigabyte provides 1x 8-pin and 1x 4-pin EPS connectors.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5 DIMM sockets.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5, the same in the manual.

256GB7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Memory row: max capacity 256 GB. This agrees with the 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) in the search excerpt of GIGABYTE's rev. 1.0/1.1 and rev. 1.2 pages. The 2022 manual says 128 GB and a later retailer copy also says 128 GB. A BIOS update raised it, so the maker's product page is used.10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026Search excerpt: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

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.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

6,666MT/s5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's specification: Supported Memory 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s. The copy is from the Ryzen 8000 and 7000 era. The 6666 value is the highest listed overclock.

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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The page lists ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory. It does not say how ECC works with each CPU. Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.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 slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4. M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5), which runs x8 when M.2_2 holds an SSD. M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4), which is disabled when M.2_3 holds an SSD.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Shared bandwidth tables: PCIEX16(G5) runs x8 when M.2_2 is occupied. PCIEX16(G4) is disabled when M.2_3 is occupied.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the section 1-1 layout: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 4.0 running at x16. PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 are full-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 3.0 running at x1. The M2_WIFI socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed. The lane figures are for a CPU with the full x16 link, such as Ryzen 7000. The manual lists no slower links for other CPU families.

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

2=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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

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Storage

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

AASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

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 22110	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_2 is used
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when M.2_3 is used
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 (type 2242/2260/2280) and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4. The page says type 2280/22110 for M.2_2 and the manual says 2242/2260/2280/22110. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2 and M.2_2 is not supported. Chipset: M.2_3 and M.2_4 are type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists only PCIe modes for the slots, so SATA is false.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 20264 x M.2 heatsinks and an M.2 backplate. The page says the heatsinks cover every slot.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary lists the M.2 types and PCIe modes per CPU family. M.2_2 will be disabled with a Ryzen 8000 processor.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The primary SSD heatsink is large and the secondary heatsink is shared across three slots.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: M2A_CPU is PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (the note says actual support may vary by CPU), M2B_CPU is PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 and M2C_SB is on the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2. All three take 25110/2280 modules. Section 2-8 says the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only, and its table marks M.2 SATA SSD as not supported for every slot. No lane sharing is stated. The heatsink flags come from Tech4Gamers and the Amazon listing.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top M.2 slot has its own heatsink with a thermal pad. The lower two slots have covers with pre-applied thermal pads. All three are covered. The review says the top slot runs PCIe 5.0 and the lower two PCIe 4.0 x4.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: M.2 Thermal Guard and 1 PCIe 5.0 NVMe x4 M.2 connector.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Fully covered heatpipe and M.2 Thermal Guard. 1 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: all slots.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20262 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 supports SATA RAID 0/1.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

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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 STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	15	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	30	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Back panel list: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C with DP Alt mode, 6 USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD fast charge), 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4, the page says max 8K@30Hz and the manual 8K@60Hz), 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, the Wi-Fi module, a BIOS FlashBack button and a Clear CMOS button. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The USB4 ports have Type-C power delivery output of max. 5V/3A, stored as 15 W, and DisplayPort 1.4a output up to 4K@60Hz. The 10Gbps Type-C port has 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2A, stored as 30 W.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual's back panel list is the same as the product page, with DisplayPort 1.4 at max 8K@60Hz.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	5	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 back panel list: DisplayPort, HDMI, 1 USB Type-C Gen 2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 RJ-45, 3 audio jacks, 1 Q-Flash Plus button and 2 SMA antenna connectors. The RJ-45 port is 2.5 Gbps. The manual states no DisplayPort mode and no power output for the USB-C port, so those columns are left out. The manual writes HDMI 2.0. The later GIGABYTE text in the Startech copy says HDMI 2.1 with TMDS-compatible ports, which is stored.5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's graphics row: Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3, native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports, and DisplayPort 1.4 with HDR.

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 STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C, no PD output stated), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

BGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: 1 USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (one port), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (two ports) and 2 USB 2.0/1.1 headers (four ports). No Power Delivery output is stated.

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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 5 chassis fan headers, 8 in all. All 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fan and pump header table: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN5 and AIO_PUMP, 1 A each.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: 1 CPU fan header, 1 water cooling CPU fan header (CPU_OPT), 3 system fan headers and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header make 6.

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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8: D_LED1 and D_LED2 are addressable LED strip headers.

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

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen 2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8: CPU_LED is a 12V CPU cooler or RGB LED strip header, and LED_C1 and LED_C2 are 12V RGB LED strip headers. All three are 4-pin 12V headers.

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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.

Intel I2269Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Intel I226-V 2.5GbE LAN. ASUS writes only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. The suffix V is left out.

Realtek RTL81257Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Ethernet row: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5 GbE. The maker writes only a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. Stored as the chip family RTL8125, suffix BG left out. Single source for the chip name.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: the wireless module is marked Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX, and the box contents list an antenna.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 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.

160MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The maker states 160 MHz. The review names the MT7925B22M module, which supports 160 MHz.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11ax 160MHz wireless standard, on both the rev. 1.0 and the rev. 1.1 module.

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 MT79259Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: MediaTek MT7925B22M (AMD RZ717) Wi-Fi 7 module on M.2 2230, Bluetooth 5.4. The module name MT7925B22M is stored as MT7925.

MediaTek MT79221Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (MT7922A22M) for PCB rev. 1.0 and Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 for PCB rev. 1.1. Tech4Gamers also names MediaTek MT7922 (RZ616). The MediaTek chip is the base value, stored as MT7922.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Networking page: an Intel-branded module using the MediaTek MT7922 (RZ616) for Wi-Fi 6E. The review says Bluetooth 5.3, the manual says 5.2 for rev. 1.0, and the manual is used.

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Bluetooth 5.2 for PCB rev. 1.0 and Bluetooth 5.3 for PCB rev. 1.1.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080, with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026Realtek ALC4080 codec under the SupremeFX cover.

Realtek ALC8973Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Audio page text and chip photo: Realtek ALC897-VB. The review's spec table writes ALC1220-VB, but that table also lists an X570 chipset and DDR4, so it is a copied template and is not used. The maker's manual names only a Realtek Audio CODEC and links GIGABYTE's realtek897 audio software page. MaxMyBuild also lists ALC897.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Audio codec row: ALC897.

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.

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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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list and section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button updates the BIOS with the system off.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Q-Flash Plus: update the BIOS without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel list.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The specifications summary lists a Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no clear CMOS button. Section 2-8 lists a Clear CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS).

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Special features list Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed. Pokde also says a Q-Code is missing.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 19: Q-LEDs. No two-digit display on the layout.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026System indicators are four Q-LED lights. The review says a Q-Code would have been nice.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7 lists only status LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT. There is no two-digit code display.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cons list: No Debug LED. The board has only CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT status LEDs.

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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has a Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 17 is the Start button. The manual says to press it to power up the system or put it into sleep or soft-off mode.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: the Quick Button (RST_SW) is a reset button that lets users quickly turn the computer on or off in an open-case environment.

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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 BIOS row: 1 x 256 Mbit flash. No second BIOS is listed.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Special features list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

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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-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna. The overview page says the Q-Release switch removes the M.2 heatsink without screws.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026M.2 Q-Release is a switch that removes the M.2 heatsink without tools. The M.2 Q-Latch holds a drive without a screw. Slot Q-Release Slim frees the graphics card.

Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8 item 12 describes the M.2 EZ-Latch clip. The PCIe EZ-Latch comes from Tech4Gamers and the Amazon listing. The M.2 heatsinks are held by screws, so no tool-free heatsink option is set.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pros list EZ-Latch on the PCIe slot and EZ-Latch on the M.2 ports.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026The title lists EZ-Latch. About this item lists PCIe Ultra Durable Armor.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026EZ-Latch: PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors with quick release and screwless design.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

45°C10Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/09/29/asus-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9 9950X with Cinebench R23 looping for 20 minutes. HWiNFO64 had unlabeled sensors, so the reviewer used an external laser temperature gun on the heatsinks. The large primary VRM heatsink surface reached 44 C and the smaller VRM heatsink to the north of the CPU reached 45 C. The highest value, 45 C, is stored. This is a heatsink surface reading, not a VRM sensor. The cooler, the CPU package power, the settings and the ambient temperature are not stated.

42.2°C3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Thermal imaging page: Hti HT18 thermal camera on the VRM area during the Cinebench R23 System Stability test (30 minutes). The MOSFETs ran at 42.2 C at 31 C ambient. The onboard sensor read 41 C. Test system: Ryzen 7 7700X at stock settings (package power 123.187 W), DeepCool LS720 with fans and pump at full speed, 32GB DDR5-4800, RTX 3090, a 120 mm fan blowing at the socket, UEFI on auto. BIOS version not stated.

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.

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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.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 4 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: 2 SATA cables, WiFi Q-Antenna, cable ties, M.2 Q-Latch package, M.2 Q-Slide package, ROG key chain, ROG Strix stickers, 4 M.2 rubber packages, quick start guide.

Antenna, 2 x SATA cables, M.2 screw and standoff, G Connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3: antenna (only for the AX), two SATA cables, M.2 screw/standoff and one G Connector. The manual also lists a User's Manual, but Tech4Gamers says there is no printed manual in the box, so it is left out. The list is for reference and actual items can differ.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Contents section: no user manual is provided in the box.

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifiRead 16 October 2026

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1x10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Its text was read only as search excerpts, which say Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 and 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM). The Rev. 1.2 board has a separate page at .../B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-12.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 16 October 2026

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10-11/sp10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026The maker's specification tab for the rev. 1.0/1.1 board, as listed in web search results. It was not opened.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26407_ROG_STRIX_X870-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V3_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS user's manual E26407, English edition, Revised Edition V3, July 2025.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B650 AORUS ELITE AX and B650 AORUS ELITE (2022), hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

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.

3years7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1if0-m0aay0-rog-strix-x870-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026The ASUS US eShop page lists a 3 year manufacturer warranty. Arvutitark in Estonia lists 36 months.

3years2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20221010ae89280Read 15 October 2026The release states a leading 3-year warranty. North America adds an automatic 2 years for AORUS AM5 boards, a total of 5 years. The base term of 3 years is stored.5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Manufacturing Warranty: 3 Years. Arvutitark's Estonian listing says 36 months.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Warranty (months): 36.

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