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Series

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

PRO1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: PRO Series Motherboard, PRO B850-S WIFI6E.

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.

PRO B850-S WIFI6E, 7E80-002R, 911-7E80-0021Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual names only PRO B850-S WIFI6E. The board's PCB print reads MS-7E80.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026MSI Spain store SKU 911-7E80-002, which is MSI's order code. The part number 7E80-002R comes from Heise's price comparison and European retailers.4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026Model number 7E80-002R.

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.

47113773653385Retailer pagesse.tet.co.uk/tetportal/msi-pro-b850-s-wifi6e-motherboard-amd-b850-socket-am5-atx-pro-b850-s-wifi6e.htmlRead 14 October 2026EAN 4711377365338. Datek and Blinq listings show the same EAN. No UPC was readable on a page that could be opened.

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.

Available4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026Listed with 29 offers from 139 to 235 EUR 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-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.

Mainstream2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026The datasheet cover carries the tagline Business and Elegance, and the board sits in MSI's PRO series. MSI names no gaming or creator use. Heise's price comparison also lists the segment as mainstream.

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

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.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 B8501Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.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 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, CPU row: AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Desktop Processors, socket AM5. The manual points to msi.com for the newest support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-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.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 29: the motherboard is designed to support overclocking. The Special Features list names Core Boost and Memory Boost. The B850 chipset allows CPU overclocking.

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.

ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Form Factor row: ATX, 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-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)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 244 mm x 305 mm. MSI's Spain store and the TET listing give 243.84 x 304.8 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 x 12 in.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026ATX, 243.84 x 304.8 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 x 12 in.

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.

63Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Product text: 6-layer PCB with 2 oz thickened copper and server-grade material. A search summary of MSI's global page mentioned an 8-layer label next to this text. No maker page or document confirmed 8 layers, and the manual says only Server Grade PCB and 2oz Copper thickened PCB.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The component overview on page 27 shows the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors. MSI sells back-connect boards under separate model names.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED, plus the RGB and ARGB headers. The list names no lighting on the board itself.

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.

12+2+13Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026Product text: 12+2+1 Duet Rail power system with P-PAK. The 12 phases are for the CPU, 2 for SoC and 1 for MISC. Digital PWM controller.

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.

123Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026The 12 Duet Rail phases are the CPU (Vcore) rail. Heise's price comparison lists 12 power stages for VCORE, doubled from 6 real phases.4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026VRM row: 12+2+1, 14 virtual CPU phases (2x6+2) and 8 real CPU phases (6+2). 12 MOSFET power stages for VCORE, 2 for SOC and 1 for other uses. Heise names the stage rating as 55 A, which is not stored because it is a reading of the chip markings.

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).

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

ASUS 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.

Richtek RT3678BE4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026PWM controllers row: RT3678BE (max 10 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). Heise names no maker. The RT3678 family is Richtek's. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator.

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

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-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 pin1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector and 2x 8-pin +12V power connectors. Page 39 shows CPU_PWR1 and CPU_PWR2.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Power Connectors row and the component overview list no extra slot power connector. The Scan listing mentions an 8-pin PCIe power connector, but the manual does not.

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

DDR51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Memory row: 4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 256GB, dual channel. The slots have a single latch.

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

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.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.

256GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

8,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-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.

8,200MT/s2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory Support: 4 DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5 - 8200+ MT/s (OC). MSI's Spain store adds 1DPC 1R and a JEDEC range of 5600 to 4800 MT/s. The maker names no CPU family for the figure.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 20268200+ MT/s OC (1DPC 1R), 5600-4800 MT/s JEDEC. Dual-channel, non-ECC, AMD EXPO supported. No CPU family is named.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 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/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports 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).

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 32: 2x PCIe x16 slots and 1x PCIe x1 slot. PCI_E1 is from the CPU, PCIe 4.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. It runs PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500 and 8300. PCI_E3 is a x16 slot from the B850 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4. PCI_E2 is the x1 slot from the chipset, up to PCIe 3.0 x1. The board has no PCIe 5.0 graphics slot.

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 PRO B850-S WIFI6E

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 33 to 36, Ryzen 9000 values. M2_1 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000), 2280 and 22110 drives, under the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. M2_2 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500 and 8300), 2260 and 2280 drives. The M2_2 install steps show a clip and no heatsink. No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode, so sata is false. The Wi-Fi module sits in a separate M.2 Key-E slot.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the B850 chipset.

Rear ports

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

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 PRO B850-S WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: 3x USB 10Gbps Type-A (CPU), 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C (B850 chipset), 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A (ASM1074), 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45) and 3 audio jacks (line-in, line-out, mic-in). MSI's speed names are stored as USB-IF names: 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 10Gbps as Gen 2. DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 work only with a CPU that has integrated graphics, 4K 60 Hz. The manual gives no USB power output or DisplayPort alt mode figures. The two Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons are not ports.

Rear USB ports

13=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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Internal connectors

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

AASUS ROG STRIX X870E-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 PRO B850-S WIFI6E

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

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 41 and 42: JUSBC1 is 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port. JUSB3 is one 5Gbps connector for 2 ports. JUSB1 and JUSB2 are two USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ports. The JUSBC1 description on page 41 says up to 5Gbps, but the specification and the section title say 10Gbps, and the MSI datasheet counts 2 USB 10Gbps Type-C ports in total. 10 is stored.

Front USB-C header speed

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10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-x870e-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.

61Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x 4-pin CPU fan, 1x 4-pin water-pump/system fan and 4x 4-pin system fan connectors.

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.

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 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.

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.

11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1).

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 RTL81251Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek 8125D 2.5Gbps LAN controller. The suffix D is left out.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: the wireless 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 6E1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-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 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz. 6 GHz band support may depend on each country's regulations, and Wi-Fi 6E requires Windows 11.

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.

160MHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps.

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.

5.31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3, FIPS, FISMA. The version may be updated by 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-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 ALC8971Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Audio row: Realtek ALC897 Codec, 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: Flash BIOS button on the rear panel, with a Flash BIOS port (USB 10Gbps Type-A).

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.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 23: Clear CMOS button on the rear panel. JBAT1 is a second jumper.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, LED Features and page 48: 4x EZ Debug LED and 1x EZ Memory Detection LED. They are single status LEDs and the manual lists no two-digit display.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specifications chapter, the component overview and the onboard LEDs page list no power or reset button on the board. Its only buttons are the two on the rear panel.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 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-e-gaming-wifi7-neo/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.

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, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II (locks the SSD without a screw, pages 34 to 36) and EZ PCIe Clip II (release for the graphics card, datasheet). The M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink is removed with screws (page 34), so m2_heatsink is not stored. The Wi-Fi antenna cables are connected tight to the antenna connectors (page 26), so antenna_connector is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026Features page: EZ PCIe Clip II allows easy removal of the graphics card by pressing the tail-like lock with one finger.

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.

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Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

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.

1x Motherboard, 1x Quick installation guide, 1x European Union Regulatory Notices, 1x SATA cable, 1x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, 2x EZ M.2 Clip II1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents, page 22.

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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/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E6Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6ERead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Specifications were read from the user guide, the datasheet and MSI's Spain store.

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/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/mb/in/PRO-B850-S-WIFI6E.pdfRead 14 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for PRO B850-S WIFI6E, generated 2025-10-31, on MSI's datasheet server.

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.

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI User Guide for PRO B850-S WIFI6E, 39 pages, revision history Version 2.0, 2025/05, First release. English copy hosted on the Geizhals document server, since msi.com blocks agents.

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.

3years3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026MSI Spain store: 3-year warranty. Heise's price comparison says 3 years too. The market is Spain and Germany.4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026Warranty: 3 Jahre.

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