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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.

EAGLE6Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-EAGLE-WIFI6E-rev-1xRead 14 October 2026The product name carries the EAGLE line name. The manual cover and the box in the product photo read B850 EAGLE WIFI6E.

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.

B850 EAGLE WIFI6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual cover: B850 EAGLE WIFI6E. The manual says Identifying Your Motherboard Revision on its first page.

GTIN / EAN

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

4719331866587, 8895230463023Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat datasheet of 2025-10-30 lists EAN 4719331866587 and UPC 889523046302 (also printed as 0889523046302). The UPC is for the US market.

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.

Available3Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026The board is listed for sale on this datasheet, on MaxMyBuild and on DataBlitz.4Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Amazon and Newegg list the board in stock on 2026-10-14.

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

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

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

$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.

Gaming2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6e-amd-am5-ddr5-gaming-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The listing name says Gaming Motherboard, and the box in the product photo reads GIGABYTE GAMING MOTHERBOARD.

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

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Platform

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

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

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 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 B8501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD B850.

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 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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.

Yes5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset comparison lists Ryzen processor overclocking enabled: Yes for the B850. 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.

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 30.5cm x 24.4cm, stored as 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. The Icecat datasheet lists 305 x 244 mm.3Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Width 305 mm and depth 244 mm.

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.

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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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 1-1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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.

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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.

8+2+22Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6e-amd-am5-ddr5-gaming-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Features copied from GIGABYTE: Digital twin 8+2+2 phases VRM solution.3Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product title: 8+2+2 Phases Digital VRM, with DrMOS in the feature line.

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).

82Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6e-amd-am5-ddr5-gaming-motherboardRead 14 October 20268+2+2 phases with DrMOS (Icecat datasheet title). MaxMyBuild reads the layout as 2x4+2+2 power stages, which is 8 on the Vcore rail. No document states the stage count in words.3Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Feature line: 8+2+2 phase digital VRM with DrMOS.4Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Phase config 2x4+2+2, which is 8 stages on the Vcore rail. The 55A DrMOS rating on the page is MaxMyBuild's own reading, so no stage rating is stored.

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.

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VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

ASUS 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.

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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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector and 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector (12V_2X4 and 12V_2X2).

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5 memory modules and 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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 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.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 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.

8,200MT/s2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6e-amd-am5-ddr5-gaming-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The listing copies GIGABYTE's speed list: DDR5 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) down to 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s, and the headline says DDR5 OC up to 8200MT/s. The list names no CPU family. The Icecat title pairs 8200 MHz DDR5 (OC) with Ryzen 9000. The manual lists only 5200/4800/4400.3Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product title: AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs, up to 8200MHz DDR5 (OC). Maximum supported memory clock speed 8200 MHz.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules.

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

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

AASUS ROG 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 B850 EAGLE WIFI6E

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	1	3	Chipset	3

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is in the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Phoenix 2. The chipset has 3 x PCI Express x16 slots that support PCIe 3.0 and run at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3). The product photo shows three full-length slots. The PCIEX16 slot takes only a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. The M2_WIFI socket for the Wi-Fi module is not stored.

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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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 B850 EAGLE WIFI6E

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	No
M2C_SB	4	2	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	No

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: M2A_CPU takes M key 22110/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 with Ryzen 8000). M2B_CPU takes 22110/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000, and x2 only with Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2. Both are in the CPU. M2C_SB is in the chipset, 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x2. Section 2-8 item 10: the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only and the type table marks M.2 SATA as not supported for all three slots. Heatsink: the install steps for M2A_CPU remove and refit the motherboard heatsink and the M2B_CPU and M2C_SB steps use only a screw. MaxMyBuild also lists a heatsink on slot 1 only.2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6e-amd-am5-ddr5-gaming-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Features copied from GIGABYTE: 3 x M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 x4, VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard.4Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Lists 3 M.2 slots, 1 PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 PCIe 4.0 x2, with a heatsink on slot 1 only.

M.2 slots

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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.

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 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 B850 EAGLE WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6 back panel: 1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1.4, up to 3840x2160 at 144 Hz), 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, 4096x2160 at 60 Hz), 1 PS/2 keyboard/mouse, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 1 USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 RJ-45 (up to 1 Gbps), 3 audio jacks and 2 antenna connectors. The Q-Flash Plus button and the antenna connectors are not ports. The Icecat datasheet lists the Type-C as Gen 2. The manual says Gen 1, and MaxMyBuild says 5 Gbps. The manual is used.

Rear USB ports

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9=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

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

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Internal connectors

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

AASUS ROG 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 B850 EAGLE WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (FU3C_5G), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (FU3A_5G) for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (FUSB_1 and FUSB_2) for 4 ports. The manual states no power output for the Type-C header.

Front USB-C header speed

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

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan header, 1 CPU fan/pump header, 3 system fan headers and 1 system fan/pump header. The layout names CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, SYS_FAN1 to SYS_FAN3 and FAN4_PUMP. MaxMyBuild lists 6 fan headers.4Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Lists 6 fan headers.

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.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers (ARGB_V2_1 to ARGB_V2_3).

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.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (LED_C).

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.

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 RTL81113Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026The datasheet names the LAN chip Realtek RTL8111H, Gigabit Ethernet. The suffix letter is left out. MaxMyBuild lists the same chip.4Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Lists Realtek RTL8111H, 1 GbE.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: the wireless communication module is listed for the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E and the box has one 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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 and Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE, WIFI a, 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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands.

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

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for 11ax 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 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.

Intel AX2101Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE on PCB rev. 1.1. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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.

5.31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.3 for both modules.

Audio

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

Realtek 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 ALC8974Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Lists the audio codec ALC897 with 3 audio jacks. The manual names only a Realtek audio CODEC and links to a Realtek 897 audio software page. Single source for the model.

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button on the back panel.

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026The back panel list has only the Q-Flash Plus button. Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS in the section 2-8 list). The Icecat datasheet ticks a Clear CMOS button, which the maker's manual does not list.

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-7: four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). 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-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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-7: the Quick Button (RESET) on the board allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer in an open-case environment. It can be remapped in the BIOS under RST (MULTIKEY). The item is marked for the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E only.

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 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-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, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sections 2-5 and 2-8: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus (slot release), M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 drive clip on M2A_CPU) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (turn the clip to remove the M2A_CPU heatsink). The manual only says to connect the antenna securely, so antenna_connector comes from the retailer copy of the maker's feature list, WIFI EZ-Plug.2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-b850-eagle-wifi6e-amd-am5-ddr5-gaming-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Features copied from GIGABYTE: WIFI EZ-Plug (quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation), EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and screwless design) and EZ-Latch Click (M.2 heatsinks with screwless design).3Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product title: Wi-Fi 6E with WIFI EZ-Plug. Feature lines name PCIe UD Slot with EZ-Latch Plus and M.2 Gen5 with EZ-Latch Plus.

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.

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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.

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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.

User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One G Connector, M.2 screws, One pack of M.2 thick/thin rubber pad1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-2 box contents. The manual says the actual items depend on the package.

Links

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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/B850-EAGLE-WIFI6E-rev-1x6Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-EAGLE-WIFI6E-rev-1xRead 14 October 2026The maker's product page for rev. 1.x. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page content was not read. The link is from the job's evidence and search results.

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/B850-EAGLE-WIFI6E-rev-1x/sp6Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-EAGLE-WIFI6E-rev-1xRead 14 October 2026The maker's specification tab at the same address plus /sp. Its content was not read for the same reason. The DataBlitz copy of the specification list matches the manual.

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_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E and the B850 GAMING WIFI6 (B850 GAMING WF6), 40 pages, copyright 2024, PDF created 2024-11-15. Hosted by trovaprezzi.it since gigabyte.com blocks agents. Items marked only for the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E are used.

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

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Warranty

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

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.

3years3Spec databaseshop.aodatacloud.es/medias/datasheet_b850_eagle_wifi6e.pdfRead 14 October 2026Warranty period 3 years on this datasheet, sold in the EU.

Both are also in the API. Back to all motherboards.