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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026

MAG1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, MAG series.

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

ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO, 90MB1P20-M0EAY0, 90MB1P20-M0VAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The spec page names only the model. The part numbers come from EU retailers (90MB1P20-M0EAY0) and the ASUS US eShop (90MB1P20-M0VAY0).7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1p20-m0vay0-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part Number 90MB1P20-M0VAY0.8Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-amd-atx-mainboard-n2008302948Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer number 90MB1P20-M0EAY0.

MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI, 911-7E59-0183Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026MSI UK store order code 911-7E59-018 for the product MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI. The back-connect model MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ is another product with order code 911-7E84-001.

GTIN / EAN

4711636407946, 1992914079478Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-amd-atx-mainboard-n2008302948Read 15 October 2026office-partner.de lists EAN 4711636407946 for manufacturer number 90MB1P20-M0EAY0.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ecbi9nppb/ASUS-ROG-STRIX-X870E-E-GAMING-WIFI7-NEORead 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 199291407947 for the board, with release year 2026. The UPC is not tied to a part number on the page, so no variant row is made for it.

47113774090633Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Barcode 4711377409063 in the store's product feed. Scan lists the same GTIN.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026GTIN 4711377409063, manufacturer code MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI.

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

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Status

Available7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1p20-m0vay0-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo.htmlRead 15 October 2026The store lists the board in stock on 2026-10-15.

Available3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026The board is listed for sale on this page and on Scan on 2026-10-14.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026In stock at 329.99 GBP 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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MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 says the MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi replaces the original X870E Tomahawk and calls the original its predecessor.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026ROG Strix is the gaming line of ASUS Republic of Gamers. The page sells the board for gaming and overclocking.

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI sells the MAG line as MSI Arsenal Gaming (Wccftech). The selling points say Lightning Fast Game experience and the most immersive gaming experience.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026

AM51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026

AMD X870E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors, with a link to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15. Ryzen 8500 and 8300 chips do not run M.2_2.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU Support row: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. BIOS updates can add series later. 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, an Asynchronous Clock that isolates the CPU base clock and AI Cache Boost. AMD's chipset page also lists the X870E with robust overclocking.10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's chipset page lists the X870E with robust overclocking capabilities. This is the chip maker's page and not the board maker's.

Yes4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The chipset table lists overclocking support for X870E as CPU+Memory. The conclusion calls the BCLK OC Engine a step up for mainstream overclockers.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 20263Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info: ATX 243.84mm x 304.8mm. This is the exact conversion of 9.6 in x 12 in and rounds to the stored 244 mm x 305 mm.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Standard ATX offering that measures 243.84 x 304.8 mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026Server-grade eight-layer design with two-ounce copper power planes.

81Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.

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-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The chapter 1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan, USB and system panel connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCB Info says ATX. The PZ page of the same board says Back-connect ATX, so this board is the front-connector model.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026The page lists Polymo Lighting and says ROG Strix boards have full lighting control of onboard RGB LEDs with Aura Sync.

No4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The motherboard has no RGB LEDs on its own and has 3 ARGB and 1 RGB LED connectors.5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cons: no RGB frills. The review says there is the option to add your own 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.

18+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026Power solution: 18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stages, written 18+2+2. The text says each is rated up to 110 amps, while the table gives 80 A for the last two.

14+2+11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System 80A SPS.

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

182Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 202618 VCORE stages.

144Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202614+2+1 (VCore, VccGT, VccAUX) power stages. The first number is the Vcore rail.

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

110A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026VCORE (110A).

80A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: 80A SPS. Scan's spec text says 60A Smart Power Stage and names the X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI, so it is a copy of the older board's text. MSI's own UK store page, datasheet text and Club386 give 80A.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 202680A Power Stages, the same figure MSI states.

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 ASP22056Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the whole system is managed digitally by an EPU DIGI+ ASP2205. ASUS does not name the controller. Single review. Stored as ASUS ASP2205, the form used for the ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI product.

MPS MP28374Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Review of 2026-01-12: 14+2+1 phase Duet Rail power delivery controlled by the MP2837 PWM controller with MPS2516 MP87670 80A power stages. The review writes MP2837 without a maker. The MP prefix is Monolithic Power Systems, and the same sentence names MPS for the stages. No other review names the controller.

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

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

8+8 pin1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026The CPU is supplied through an 8+8-pin power connector configuration.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. The 8-pin CPU Power Plug LED in the manual is not a connector.

Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x Power Connector (PCIE_PWR 8pin).

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The manual says the same.

256GB3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000: up to 8600+ MT/s (OC) for max manual overclocking and 8200+ MT/s (OC) for EXPO and AEMP profiles. Ryzen 8000: 9600+ and 9000+. Ryzen 7000: 8000+ for both. The Ryzen 9000 manual overclock is stored, the higher of the two. The overview headline of 9600+ is the Ryzen 8000 value. The page says the profile speeds can be lower when four DIMM slots are used.

8,400MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: Dual Channel DDR5 8400+ MT/s (OC). The UK store page names this as 1DPC 1R with Ryzen 9000.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 Series processors max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. The 8400 value is stored. The memory table also lists DDR5 8400 to 5600 (OC) and 5600 to 4800 (JEDEC).

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The memory line says ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM, with no non-ECC mode qualifier. Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC, which does not count. CUDIMM is not mentioned, so cudimm_support is empty.

No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports 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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No3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only.

Expansion slots

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

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400: PCIe 4.0 x8. Ryzen 8500 and 8300: PCIe 4.0 x4. AMD X870E chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode). The Ryzen 9000 value is stored for the CPU slot. The chipset slot is disabled when a drive is in M.2_3.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The summary lists one CPU slot and one chipset slot, PCIEX16(G4).

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Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	1	3	Chipset	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Slot table: 3 x PCI-E x16 slots. PCI_E1 is PCIe 5.0 x16, PCI_E2 is PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 is PCIe 4.0 x4. The CPU or chipset source comes from the UK store page. All three are full-length slots.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8500 and 8300). PCI_E2 up to PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 up to PCIe 4.0 x4, both from the chipset. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.

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-E 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 2280	No	Yes	The two rear USB4 40Gbps ports. Both run at x2 when a drive is in M.2_2. Setting M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns the USB4 ports off.
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	The PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when a drive is in M.2_3.
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 and M.2_2 are type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4. Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 run both at PCIe 4.0 x4, and Ryzen 8500 and 8300 do not support M.2_2. X870E chipset: M.2_3, M.2_4 and M.2_5 are type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. A 2260 slot is stored as 2280. No slot lists a SATA mode, so the full slot list gives sata false for all five. Footnotes: the USB4 ports on the back panel and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 and both run at x2 when a drive is in M.2_2. M.2_2 can be set to x4 in the BIOS, which disables the USB4 ports. M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G4). The overview says heatsink covers every slot, with an M.2 Combo-Sink, a backplate and M.2 heatsinks, so every slot is stored with a heatsink.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026Overview: 5 x M.2 slots, 2 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. The second PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot shares bandwidth with the USB4 ports.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: M.2_1 to M.2_5 as on the specification page, with the M.2_2 and M.2_3 footnotes on shared bandwidth.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a device is installed in M.2_2. Setting M.2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps Type-C 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Storage table: M.2_1 and M.2_2 are PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_3 and M.2_4 are PCIe 4.0 x4, and the SATA mode row of every M.2 slot says N/A. Slot lengths, sources and lane sharing come from the UK store page.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2_1 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 22110 and 2280. M.2_2 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_3 and M.2_4 from the chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280 and 2260. M.2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8000 and M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 and unavailable on Ryzen 8500 and 8300. The USB 40Gbps Type-C ports and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth. Heatsinks are on all four slots per Wccftech and Club386.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026SATA 6G (Qty): 4.

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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-E 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-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	9	10	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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) (2 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode), 11 x USB 10Gbps ports (9 Type-A, 1 Type-C and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge), 1 HDMI, 1 Wi-Fi module, 1 Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, plus the BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons. That is 13 USB ports, as the page totals them. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2. The USB4 ports are not Thunderbolt, so tb_usb4 is usb4. The 30 W port name gives the PD output of the first Type-C row, and the page lists 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2A for it. The page prints a 5V/3A Type-C output footnote with no marker on any port, so it is not stored. HDMI is 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. The USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4a Type-C display output, so dp_alt_mode is true. The Wi-Fi module and the buttons are not ports.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	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	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list and rear panel photo. The photo shows 2 audio jacks (line out and mic in). Counts come from the datasheet totals and the UK store page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB ports totals: 2 USB 40Gbps (2 Type-C), 1 USB 20Gbps (1 Type-C), 3 USB 10Gbps (2 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 7 USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 8 USB 2.0. The 20 Gbps Type-C and the second set of 4 USB 5Gbps and 4 USB 2.0 ports are front panel headers. Datasheet generated 2026-02-26.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: Clear CMOS, USB 10Gbps Type-A, USB 5Gbps Type-A, USB 2.0, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, audio connectors, Flash BIOS, HDMI, USB 40Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-C, USB 10Gbps Type-A, optical S/PDIF out. Counts are from the USB table: 4 USB 2.0, 3 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C and 2 USB 40Gbps Type-C, all on the rear. The 2 Type-C DisplayPort USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 and need a CPU with integrated graphics, so dp_alt_mode is true. HDMI 2.1 FRL up to 8K 60 Hz, also graphics from the CPU only. The 40Gbps ports are USB4. MSI does not say Thunderbolt. The audio jack count of 2 is from the rear panel photo.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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

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Internal 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-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	2	2
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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Front USB (Total 12 ports): 2 x USB 20Gbps connectors (support USB Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 additional ports and 3 x USB 2.0 headers for 6 additional ports. The page states no power output for the Type-C connectors.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	27
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	Not available	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	Not available	4	Not available

Source3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. These are ports served by front panel headers. The number of headers is not stated, so count is left out. The 27 W for the Type-C port is from Tech-Critter.4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Connector list: 4x USB 2.0 ports, 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C port. Conclusion list: 4x USB 2.0 (Front), 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) and 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front).6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Support for front USB Type-C with up to 27W fast charging. The review does not name the header speed, which comes from MSI's USB 20Gbps Type C port.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20261 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT Fan, 1 x AIO Pump and 5 x Chassis Fan headers, all 4-pin. The 1 x AIO Q-Connector carries pump and fan signals, ARGB and USB together, so it does not count.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 4 and 5: Fan and Pump headers, and the ASUS AIO Q-Connector. The manual says the Q-Connector sends the pump and fan signals, ARGB and USB from a compatible AIO cooler.

83Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1 CPU fan, 1 PUMP_SYS fan and 6 system fans make 8 headers. The JAF_2 ARGB+FAN+USB2.0 header (EZ Conn) is a combination connector and 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20263 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers.

33Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2).

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

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has only the three Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers and no 4-pin RGB header.

13Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Internal IO: 1x RGB LED connector (JRGB).

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 RTL81266Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The 5 Gbps RJ-45 port is controlled by a Realtek RTL8126 chip above the audio area. ASUS writes only Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.

Realtek RTL81261Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026LAN Chip: 1x Realtek 8126 5G LAN. Stored as the chip family RTL8126.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7. The UK store page says the module is pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Module row: Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and its bandwidth depend on regulation, and Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later for full functions.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps. 6 GHz may depend on each country's rules.

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

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth.

320MHz3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 20266GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

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

MediaTek MT79271Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026The Wireless row names the module: Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7927).6Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927 (RZ738) card with 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz and 320 MHz channels, the same chip as on the ASUS page.

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

5.46Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/30/asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the card supports Bluetooth 5.4. ASUS writes only Bluetooth (support LE Audio) and says the version may vary.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth SPEC: Supports Bluetooth 5.4, MLO, 4KQAM. MSI says the version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chip 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The amplifier is not a DAC, so dac_chip is empty.

Realtek ALC40803Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026Audio: Realtek ALC4080 Codec, 7.1-Channel USB High Performance 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 8: Flash BIOS Button.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel list item 1: Clear CMOS Button.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design lists Q-Code, and the manual layout lists a Q-Code LED that shows a 2-digit error code.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 21: Q-Code LED. The Q-Code LED design gives a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.

Yes3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026LED FEATURE: 4x EZ Debug LED, 1x EZ Digit Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. The EZ Digit Debug LED is MSI's two-digit POST display. Wccftech names it EZ Digi-DEBUG LED and Club386 an error code display.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 19: Start button. Press the Start button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode.

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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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS is one 64MB (512Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. The maker's lists name no dual BIOS. Back2Gaming writes dual-image redundancy, which is the reviewer's wording.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: 64MB (512Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes6Reviewtech-critter.com/msimsi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-04-02: other quality-of-life touches include a pre-installed I/O shield, Clear CMOS button, EZ Debug LED, and EZ Wi-Fi antenna.

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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna. The overview says the Q-Release heatsink has a switch for removal without screws, the Q-Latch holds an M.2 SSD with one press and the Q-Antenna fasteners snap into place.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026The page says all five M.2 slots have Q-Release, and lists PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, New M.2 Q-LATCH and Q-Antenna.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/us/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026Feature text for EZ PCIe Release (a button locks or unlocks the PCIe slot) and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (tool-less design for installing or removing the M.2 SSD and the shield). The EZ M.2 Clip II is named in the selling points of the spec sheet. Club386 says only two of the M.2 heatsinks are toolless and the large centre block needs a screwdriver. MSI's text is used. The Wi-Fi antenna connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifiRead 14 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna.

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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.

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45.5°C5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table, stock settings: VRM temperature 45.5 C. 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. With Game Boost on the table shows 46.5 C. Tech-Critter reports 64 C by HWiNFO64 with a Ryzen 9 9950X, Wccftech shows 56 C in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Their methods differ, so they are not stored.

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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129W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption idle 129 W. The meter is not named and the whole-system reading is assumed from the table title. Same test system as the VRM result. Wccftech shows 105 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and an RTX 4090.

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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303W5Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386 performance table: power consumption load 303 W. The load test is not named. The same table shows 379 W with Game Boost on, which tunes Precision Boost Overdrive for the CPU. The graphics card is not stated as loaded. Wccftech shows 362 W in a bar chart with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO motherboard, 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 Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 1 x ROG Strix thank you card, 5 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents on page 13.

Quick installation guide, Cable sticker sheet, EZ Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 plate screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 2 x SATA cables, EZ Front Panel cable4Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-review-the-best-mainstream-x870e-board-is-now-even-better/2Read 14 October 2026Unboxing page: Quick Installation Guide, Cable Sticker sheet, a flyer, EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, M.2 Plate Screw, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), two SATA Cables and an EZ Front Panel cable. This is the reviewer's list. MSI's box content list is empty on its pages. The flyer is left out.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neoRead 15 October 2026

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFI8Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-MAX-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/us/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20MAX%20WIFI.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI spec sheet, 2 pages, English (US) version, printed with the date 2026-10-14.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO/E27607_ROG_STRIX_X870E-E_GAMING_WIFI7_NEO_EM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS user manual E27607, dated 2026-03-17 on the ASUS support page. A later regional edition is dated 2026-07-29.

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

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Warranty

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

3years7Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1p20-m0vay0-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS US eShop: 3 years manufacturer warranty. US market.

3years7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-amd-x870e-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Warranty duration 36 months, direct, on this UK page. The EU MSI store lists 3 years for the PZ model.

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