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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026ROG Strix is the ASUS line in the product name. The page sits in the ROG Strix motherboard family.

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

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

ROG STRIX X870E-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO, 90MB1P30-M0AAY0, 90MB1P30-M0EAY04Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/wtbRead 14 October 2026The ASUS where-to-buy page lists the order codes 90MB1P30-M0AAY0 and 90MB1P30-M0EAY0 among the board's regional codes. 90MB1P30-M0EAY0 is also the code at Scan UK. The ASUS store price on that page is $479.99. It is a current price and not stored as a launch price.10Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-neo-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5-gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Scan UK lists model number 90MB1P30-M0EAY0.

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

GTIN / EAN

199291491618, 47116364916179Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GS3JDMGDRead 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0GS3JDMGD gives UPC 199291491618.10Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-neo-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5-gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Scan UK lists GTIN 4711636491617.

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

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

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Status

Available9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GS3JDMGDRead 14 October 2026The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 4 in Computer Motherboards.10Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-neo-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5-gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026In stock on 2026-10-14.

Available4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice-a3590706.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with 33 offers on 2026-10-14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (breadcrumb Gaming Motherboards).

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

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

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

AM51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026

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

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

AMD X870E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026

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

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

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026The page describes Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex and an asynchronous clock generator for overclocking AMD Ryzen 9000 Series. AMD also describes the X870E platform with robust overclocking capabilities.8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD describes the X870E platform with robust overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

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

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

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor.

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

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

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

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026Overview: a server-grade eight-layer design with two-ounce copper power planes.

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

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

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

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

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026The page describes a white board with Polymo Lighting on the I/O cover and ASUS Aura lighting.

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

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

16+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 202616(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages: 16 Vcore, 2 SoC and 2 MISC. Stored as 16+2+2.

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

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 16+2+2 power stages.

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

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

90A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026Each of the 16 Vcore stages is rated 90 A and the 2 SoC stages 90 A. The 2 MISC stages are 80 A. Profesional Review reads 110 A MPS MP87691 stages from the chip markings. The maker figure is stored.

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

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

ASUS ASP22065Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/07/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi-7-neo-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says an EPU DIGI+ ASP2206 manages the whole system. ASUS does not name the controller. Single review. Stored as ASUS ASP2206, the same form as the ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI product.

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

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

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors, power related: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power.

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

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

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026The power related connector list is complete and has no extra slot power connector. The page never states that one is absent.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power connectors section: ATX_PWR, CPU_12V_1 and CPU_12V_2 only.

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

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026

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

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026

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

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

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5.

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

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

8,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000: up to 8600+ MT/s (OC) for max manual overclocking and 8200+ MT/s (OC) for XMP, EXPO and AEMP profiles. Ryzen 8000: 9600+ and 9000+. Ryzen 7000: 8000+ for both. The Ryzen 9000 manual overclocking value is stored. The overview headline of 9600+ is the Ryzen 8000 value. The page gives no table for other module setups.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026The page says ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM. The footnote says non-ECC DDR5 supports on-die ECC. The page does not say how ECC works with each CPU.

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

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

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

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO

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-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot in x16 mode. Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 run it as PCIe 4.0 x8 and Ryzen 8500 and 8300 as PCIe 4.0 x4. X870E chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4. Stored with Ryzen 9000.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout shows PCIEX16(G5) from the CPU and PCIEX16(G4) as the only expansion slots. The bifurcation table lists PCIEX16(G5) for up to 4 x4 M.2 drives on a Hyper M.2 card and PCIEX16(G4) for 1 x4.

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

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

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

2=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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

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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.

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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	With a drive in M.2_2, the USB4 controller and M.2_2 each run at up to x2. A BIOS setting gives M.2_2 x4 and turns off the USB4 ports
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Total 4 x M.2 (Key M). Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280/22110 PCIe 5.0 x4. Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400: both slots run PCIe 4.0 x4. Ryzen 8500 and 8300: M.2_2 is not supported. X870E chipset: M.2_3 and M.2_4 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. 2260 is stored as 2280. The page lists no M.2 SATA support, so sata is false for every slot. The USB4 ports and M.2_2 share bandwidth: a drive in M.2_2 puts the USB4 controller and M.2_2 at up to x2. A BIOS setting gives M.2_2 x4 and disables the USB4 ports.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026Overview: 4 x M.2 slots, 1 x 22110 PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 x 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2 x 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Heatsinks cover every slot (4 x M.2 heatsinks) and an integrated M.2 backplate.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary matches the page. The manual says the USB4 40Gbps ports and M.2_2 share the available bandwidth: with a drive in M.2_2 both run at up to x2, and the BIOS setting for x4 disables the USB4 ports.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/07/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi-7-neo-reviewRead 14 October 2026All 4 M.2 slots are cooled. A single heatsink covers the main slot and a shared one covers the other slots. M2_2 shares its bus with the rear USB4 ports.

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

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

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 is listed.

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

Rear ports

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

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Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Not available	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
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	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-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Back panel: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C with DP Alt mode, 6 USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD), 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A (12 USB ports in total), 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 1 Wi-Fi module, 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The footnote gives the PD output as 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2A, so 30 W is stored. The two USB4 ports support USB Type-C display output as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a at up to 4K@60Hz. The Wi-Fi module and the two buttons are not ports.

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Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	7	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualapi.cenoteka.rs/uploads/2026/08/uputstvo-za-upotrebu-en-gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-maticna-ploca-6a74dd72e87f3.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: 2 x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, up to 3840x2160 at 240 Hz), 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 1 x HDMI, 2 x RJ-45 (10 Gbps and 5 Gbps), 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. The Gen 2 Type-C port text on page 19 says USB 3.2 Gen 1, which the spec list and block diagram contradict, so Gen 2 is stored. The USB4 ports come from an ASMedia controller and are not Thunderbolt. HDMI needs a CPU with integrated graphics. The Q-Flash Plus, Clear CMOS, reset and power buttons and the antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output for the rear ports.

Rear USB ports

12=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

11=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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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 X870E-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB-C header	5	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	3	6

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB (total 12 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 3 x USB 2.0 headers for 6 ports.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout contents: 9. USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector, 10. USB 5Gbps Type-C front panel connector, 11. USB 5Gbps header, 12. USB 2.0 header.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE

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

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

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 20261 CPU fan, 1 CPU OPT fan, 1 AIO pump and 5 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin. The ASUS AIO Q-connector (AIO_POGO) is a combination connector and is not counted.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan and Pump headers table: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, AIO_PUMP and CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN5. AIO_POGO is the ASUS AIO Q-connector.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/07/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi-7-neo-reviewRead 14 October 20268 fan headers: 1 CPU_FAN, 1 CPU_OPT, 1 AIO_PUMP and 5 CHA_FAN, plus 1 AIO Q-Connector.

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

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers.

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

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

03Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout lists only 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers and no 4-pin RGB header.

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

Networking

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

Realtek RTL81265Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/07/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi-7-neo-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 5 Gbps RJ-45 port is controlled by a Realtek RTL8126 chip. ASUS writes only Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.

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

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026A Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel (1 x Wi-Fi module).

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

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

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

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

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

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

160MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth. Profesional Review writes 320 MHz channels. The maker figure is stored.

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

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

MediaTek MT79251Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026The page names the module: Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925).

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

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 (support LE Audio). The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

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

Audio

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

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The Savitech part is an amplifier and is not stored as a DAC.

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

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

Not available

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

Features

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

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

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

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout contents list Q-LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device), a BIOS FlashBack LED and an 8-pin CPU power plug LED. No two-digit code display is listed in the specification summary or the layout. Profesional Review states there is no debug LED for BIOS codes.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/07/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi-7-neo-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the board has a boot panel of 4 LEDs but no debug LED for BIOS codes, and lists no debug LED as a con.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors, miscellaneous: 1 x Start button.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 19: Start button, which powers up the system.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/07/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi-7-neo-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review sees a single power button next to the BIOS battery at the lower right.

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

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

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS: 64 MB (512Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. One flash ROM is stated and no dual BIOS feature is listed. The page never states that dual BIOS is absent.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary gives one 64 MB (512Mb) Flash ROM. The manual never states that dual BIOS is absent.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

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

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026Q-Release lets the M.2 heatsink come off with a switch on all four slots. Q-Latch installs M.2 SSDs with one press. PCIe Slot Q-Release unlocks the card by pressing a button. Q-Antenna snaps the Wi-Fi antenna into place.

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

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

60°C5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/07/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi-7-neo-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9 9950X per the text (the test bench table lists a Ryzen 7 9800X3D), Corsair iCUE Link Titan 420 RX RGB cooler, 32 GB DDR5-6000, RTX 5080, BIOS 1002. CPU stress test at stock (the PBO 2 profile, CPU at 138 W and 82 C in the review text), thermal camera for surfaces and HWiNFO for sensors. The stress tool, duration and ambient temperature are not stated. Full load VRM sensor 60 C and exterior camera 58 C. At idle the sensor read 53 C. The HWiNFO sensor reading is stored.

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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 boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x DDR5 fan holder, 1 x Screw package for cooling kit, 1 x ROG assistant fan (60mm), 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 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 rubbers, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents. The Amazon US listing lists the same items.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents list on page 14.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GS3JDMGDRead 14 October 2026Built-In Media lists the same items as the specification page.

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

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 14 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27991_ROG_STRIX_X870E-A_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E27991, Revised Edition V2, March 2026, from dlcdnets.asus.com.

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

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

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

3years9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GS3JDMGDRead 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years (US listing).10Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-x870e-a-gaming-neo-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5-gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Scan UK: 36 months return to base.

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

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