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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.

MAG1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The cover reads MAG Series Motherboard.

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.

MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI, 7E70-016R1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The cover names MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI. The part number 7E70-016R is from Geizhals and the retailers it lists. The sibling MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI (911-7E86-001) is a different board with 12+2+1 power stages and a 2.9 Gbps Wi-Fi module, so its codes are not used.3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Item details: Model Number X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailers listed on Geizhals sell the board as part number 7E70-016R.

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.

4711377406727, 8241424485713Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142448571.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026The Geizhals page carries EAN 4711377406727, the same as BuildCores.5Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/k8i4mblgd/MSI-MAG-X870E-GAMING-PLUS-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 824142448571 and EAN 4711377406727 (and 0824142448571).

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/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 202618 offers on 2026-10-14.5Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/k8i4mblgd/MSI-MAG-X870E-GAMING-PLUS-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026In stock at Amazon, Walmart and Newegg 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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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).

Gaming8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review calls MAG the MSI Arsenal Gaming tier and the board an entry-level enthusiast motherboard. Geizhals lists the segment as Mainstream and is not used.

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-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series desktop processors, socket AM5. The manual refers to msi.com for the newest support status. 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.

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset page says an AMD X870E motherboard has robust overclocking capabilities. The FPS Review says the BIOS offers manual CPU and memory overclocking and MSI OC Engine BCLK tuning. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Board

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

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

ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20: ATX Form Factor, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20: 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

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.

88Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-02-24, features page: the PCB is 8 layered, server grade with 2 oz inlaid copper. The manual lists a 2oz copper thickened PCB without a layer count.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The page 27 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-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.

No8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026There are no RGBs on this board, but several headers are available. Club386 also says there is no RGB lighting.

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-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.

14+2+13Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: Digital PWM IC 14 Phase Duet Rail Power System (60A / SPS), 2 Phase SOC Power, 1 Phase MISC Power. Reviews write it as 14+2+1.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: VRM 14+2+1, 60A.

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.

143Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: Ultra Power, 14 DRPS with 60A SPS. Geizhals lists 14 Vcore stages (7 doubled phases).

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.

60A3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026From the manufacturer: 60A SPS. The Guru3D news post and Club386 also say 60A.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text says 14+2+1 power phases with 60A per phase.9Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-adds-64mb-bios-and-oc-engineRead 14 October 2026News post of 2026-03-30: a 14+2+1 phase VRM configuration using 60A Smart Power Stages.

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.

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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-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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 2x 8-pin +12V power connectors (CPU_PWR1~2) and the 24-pin ATX main power connector.

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

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19 and page 44: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1).

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 256GB.

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.

8,200MT/s3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Features and specs: Memory Clock Speed 8200 MHz. The title says DDR5 Memory Boost (up to 8200+ MT/s OC). The text names no CPU family and no module setup. Geizhals lists max. DDR5-8200 OC. Club386 says one stick runs 8,200 MT/s and a dual-channel pair up to 6,400 MT/s.6Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: max. OC speed 8,200MT/s. One stick runs 8,200 MT/s and a dual-channel pair up to 6,400 MT/s per the text.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

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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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: supports CUDIMM, clock driver bypass mode only. POR boot frequency and support vary by CPU series.

Expansion slots

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

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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	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x16	1	3	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17 and page 32: PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU with Ryzen 9000/7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 with some Ryzen 8000), PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 x4, PCI_E4 PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 x1, all from the X870E chipset. The spec lists three PCIe x16 slots (PCI_E1, PCI_E3, PCI_E4) and one PCIe x1 slot (PCI_E2). Geizhals and the FPS Review list the same slots.

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

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

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Storage

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

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO

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
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: M2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000, 2260/2280. M2_2 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_3 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/22110. No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode, so sata is false. The manual states no shared lanes, so the shares_lanes_with cells are empty. Heatsinks: pages 35-41 show the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on all three slots, and Club386 and the FPS Review say all three slots have heatsinks.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

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

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 17: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from the X870E chipset).

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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 X870E-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO

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	1	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: 1 HDMI, 1 USB 40Gbps Type-C (from ASM4242, supports DisplayPort over USB Type-C), 1 USB 20Gbps Type-C, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 5Gbps LAN, 2 Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 3 audio jacks and the Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons. The manual calls the 40Gbps port USB4, not Thunderbolt. HDMI is HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz). The USB4 port supports DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C. Video output needs a CPU with integrated graphics. Geizhals lists two USB4 ports, which the manual and three reviews contradict.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

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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.

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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.

BMSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	3	6

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port, 2x USB 5Gbps connectors for 4 ports and 3x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 ports.

Front USB-C header speed

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

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 1x 4-pin CPU fan, 1x 4-pin water-pump/system fan and 6x 4-pin system fan connectors. The EZ Conn-Header (JAF_1) is not counted.

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.

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector.

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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 RTL81261Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 1x Realtek 8126VB 5Gbps LAN controller. The suffix VB is left out.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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5Gbps=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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot, and the back panel has 2 antenna connectors.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: 320MHz.9Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-adds-64mb-bios-and-oc-engineRead 14 October 2026Integrated Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel support and Bluetooth 5.4.

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).

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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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated and refers to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.

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 ALC8971Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.

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-x870e-a-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: Flash BIOS button on the back panel, with the Flash BIOS port.

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

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 19 and page 56: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. No two-digit display.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026No debug digital outputs. A set of debug LEDs is on the board.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specifications, special features and onboard LED pages list no power or reset button on the board. The FPS Review says the board has no power buttons.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026You won't find any debug digital outputs or power buttons.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 20: BIOS is 1x 512 Mb 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.

Yes4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026Feature list: I/O-Blende integriert (integrated I/O shield). The FPS Review says the case bracket is preinstalled.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/02/24/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026The case bracket is preinstalled.

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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 21 DIY Friendly: EZ PCIe Release. Pages 35-41: the Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on M2_1 and the EZ M.2 Clip II. The M2_2 and M2_3 steps loosen screws on their M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks. Page 26 says to connect the antenna cables tight to the Wi-Fi connectors, and Geizhals lists RP-SMA connectors, so the push-on antenna option is not set although Club386 calls the connection plug and play.

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.

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.

37.5°C7Measurementclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: VRM temperature 37.5 C at stock. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5-6400 32GB, Crucial T700 2TB, Radeon RX 7800 XT, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W. The review's How we test page says temperatures are read with an infrared thermometer. The stress test, its duration, the sensor position and the ambient temperature are not stated. The MEG X870E Godlike got 41 C in the same table.

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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85W7Measurementclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption idle 85 W. The meter is not named and the whole-system reading is assumed from the table title. Same test system as the VRM result.

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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248W7Measurementclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption load 248 W. The load test is not named. The same table shows the load rising from 248 W to 332 W with Game Boost, which tunes Precision Boost Overdrive for the CPU. The graphics card is not stated as loaded.

In the box

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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.

1x Motherboard, 1x Quick installation guide, 1x European Union Regulatory Notices, 2x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1x EZ Front Panel Cable, 1x 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), 1x EZ Wi-Fi antenna, 2x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 package contents.

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.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-GAMING-PLUS-MAX-WIFI2Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-GAMING-PLUS-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The link comes from the job's evidence and web search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

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.

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/4/e/3/b4434731d7bbf48415b45a72b73c3d488e95.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI User Guide, 73 pages, PDF created 2025-10-14, hosted by Geizhals. The cover names this exact model.

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.

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.

3years3Retailer pageamazon.com/X870E-Gaming-Plus-MAX-Motherboard/dp/B0GKQMNGWPRead 14 October 2026Item details: Warranty Description 3 Years. The FPS Review also says three years. Geizhals lists 3 Jahre.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-mag-x870e-gaming-plus-max-wifi-a3685336.htmlRead 14 October 2026Garantie 3 Jahre.

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