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Series

TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026TUF Gaming is the ASUS line in the product name.

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual cover: X870E AORUS PRO ICE and X870E AORUS PRO. AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

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

TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI, 90MB1IU0-M0EAY01Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The page names the model TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI. The part number 90MB1IU0-M0EAY0 is on LDLC Pro and the Captech listing.6Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00633568.htmlRead 16 October 2026The data sheet lists the model as 90MB1IU0-M0EAY0.

X870E AORUS PRO ICE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Regulatory page: Model Number X870E AORUS PRO ICE/X870E AORUS PRO. The two models are one board in two colours.

GTIN / EAN

47113877236097Retailer pageshop.captech.se/en-GB/Article/121025Read 16 October 2026Captech lists SKU 90MB1IU0-M0EAY0 with EAN 4711387723609. Several other retailers list the same pair.

4719331864798, 8895230452756Retailer pagehinta.fi/4941721/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice/tuotetiedotRead 14 October 2026GTIN/EAN 4719331864798 and 0889523045275 (UPC 889523045275 without the leading zero). comparateur-gamer.fr and BuildCores give the same codes.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-4719331864798Read 14 October 2026EAN 4719331864798, reference X870E AORUS PRO ICE.8Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ixiuh1whc/Gigabyte-X870E-AORUS-PRO-ICERead 14 October 2026UPC 889523045275, EAN 0889523045275, part number X870E AORUS PRO ICE. Colour: White.

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

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Status

Available13Retailer pagemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Lists the board in stock at two retailers on 2026-10-15.

Available4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with offers from many shops 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.

$309.9910Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The conclusion names a 309.99 MSRP in US dollars. US MSRPs exclude sales tax. The review is from the launch period of the X870 boards.12Press articleguru3d.com/story/x870e-and-x870-chipset-motherboards-pricing-overviewRead 16 October 2026Guru3D, 2024-10-01, X870E and X870 pricing overview: ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUS WIFI $309.99. This agrees with LanOC. US MSRPs exclude sales tax.

$359.9911Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-iceRead 14 October 2026MSRP $360.00, which rounds the $359.99 of the pre-launch retailer listing. The page does not say it is a launch price.12Press articlewccftech.com/gigabyte-aorus-x870e-x870-motherboards-prices-listed-219-us-up-to-799-us/ampRead 14 October 2026Lists the X870E AORUS PRO ICE at $359.99 US in B&H pre-launch listings, excl. sales tax. A retailer price, not a GIGABYTE statement. MaxMyBuild lists an MSRP of $360.00 for the board.

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The page sits in the ASUS TUF Gaming family.

Gaming9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-amd-x870e-s-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026The product photo shows the box line GAMING MOTHERBOARD under the name, and the text says AORUS gaming motherboards. Paradigit's text says it is designed for PC builders and gamers.10Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice/80067456/productRead 14 October 2026The product description says the board is designed for high-performance PC builders and gamers.

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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.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 X8701Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

AMD X870E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Socket AM5, AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. The manual points to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The page lists Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex and AI Overclocking for the CPU. AMD's chipset page and LDLC Pro also state overclocking.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 16 October 2026AMD's chipset page says an AMD X870 motherboard is fully overclockable. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.6Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00633568.htmlRead 16 October 2026The data sheet lists advanced overclocking features: yes.

Yes3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD X870E Chipset: robust overclocking capabilities, with faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO and PCIe 5.0 support.

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

ATX1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ATX form factor.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview page: Eight Layered PCB design.8Reviewmezha.media/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-acceleration-with-pci-e-5-0-usb4-and-wifi-7Read 16 October 2026The text names an 8-layer PCB.

69Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-amd-x870e-s-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026Copies GIGABYTE's key features: 6-Layer PCB, Mid-Loss PCB, 2X Copper 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/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and 2-8 connector pages show the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

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

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Edge Lighting and says the board features edge lighting.8Reviewmezha.media/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-acceleration-with-pci-e-5-0-usb4-and-wifi-7Read 16 October 2026A small island of lighting next to the SATA ports on the PCB edge, lighting the TUF segment logo.10Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Underglow lighting under the right side of the board, on the bottom half.

Yes4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Lighting: on-board RGB, one zone on the chipset heatsink.

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

16+2+12Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 202616(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) power stages: 16 Vcore (SPS), 2 SOC (SPS) and 1 Misc (DrMOS).

16+2+29Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-amd-x870e-s-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 202616+2+2 Twin Digital VRM, 80A Smart Power Stage, 8+8-pin CPU power.

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

162Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 202616 Vcore power stages (80A, SPS).

164Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026VRM row: 16+2+2, 16x 80 A PMC41410 smart power stages for VCORE, 2 for SOC/VCCGT and 2 DrMOS for the rest. Geizhals also counts 18 virtual and 10 real CPU phases.

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

80A2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 80 A. The SOC and Misc stages are also 80 A.

80A4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 202616x 80 A smart power stages for VCORE.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-amd-x870e-s-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 202680A SPS modules in the 16+2+2 Digital Twin Power Design.

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 ASP22068Reviewmezha.media/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-acceleration-with-pci-e-5-0-usb4-and-wifi-7Read 16 October 2026The 19-phase (16+2+1) VRM has an Infineon ASP2206 controller with MPS MP86670 and Vishay SiC629 80 A stages. ASUS does not name the controller. Tech-Critter says the same. Stored as ASUS ASP2206, the form used for another ASUS board in the catalog.9Reviewtech-critter.com/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-hands-on-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review names the Infineon ASP2206 controller with MPS MP86670 and Vishay SiC629 power stages rated 80 A.

Infineon XDPE192C3B4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: XDPE192C3B (max 12 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). XDPE192C3B is Infineon. No review of this board 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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026ProCool power connectors: proprietary 8+8 pin connectors.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors and the 24-pin ATX connector.

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

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM), dual channel. The manual lists only 5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The page and the manual say 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB. Some retailer copies say 192GB.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM slots. The manual's memory row gives no total. The product page says max. 256GB.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.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.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

8,200MT/s4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Data rate: DDR5-5200 (Ryzen 7000/8000G), DDR5-5600 (Ryzen 9000), max DDR5-8000 OC. Netcodex, hinta.fi and comparateur-gamer say 8200. 8200 is stored.5Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-am5-lga-1718-atx-ddr5-4x-m-2-pcie-5-0-usb4-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-ez-latch-q-flashRead 14 October 2026The spec table copies GIGABYTE's: DDR5 8200(OC) to 4800 MT/s. The title says up to 8000MHz (OC). No module setup per speed is given. Ryzen 9000 is the newest family the board is sold for.6Retailer pagehinta.fi/4941721/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice/tuotetiedotRead 14 October 2026Memory speeds 4400 to 8200 MHz supported, maximum 8200 MHz.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-4719331864798Read 14 October 2026The spec table lists support up to 8200 MHz. The marketing text cites DDR5-8000 (OC).9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-amd-x870e-s-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-usb-40-amd-expo-atxRead 14 October 2026The overview says overclocking support up to 8000 MT/s. The spec table of the maker says 8200, which is stored.

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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The page lists ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DIMM. It does not say how ECC works with each CPU. The page also says non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC unbuffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. No ECC mode is listed.

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

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

AASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4. PCIEX16(G5) runs at x8 when M.2_2 is used. PCIEX16(G4) is disabled when M.2_4 is used.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout and the shared bandwidth tables: PCIEX16(G5) runs x8 when M.2_2 is enabled. PCIEX16(G4) is disabled when M.2_4 is enabled.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU. Ryzen 9000 and 7000 run it at PCIe 5.0 x16, and it drops to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU is populated. Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 runs it at PCIe 4.0 x8 and Phoenix 2 at PCIe 4.0 x4. PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2 are x16-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0, both running at x4.

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 TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_2 is used
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	No	PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when M.2_4 is used

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 and M.2_2 are Key M, type 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 does not work. Chipset: M.2_3 is type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_4 is type 2242/2260/2280/22110, PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists only PCIe modes for the slots, so SATA is false.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page lists Two M.2 Heatsinks for Three M.2 Slots. It does not say which slots. Mezha says one heatsink covers M.2_1 and a shared block covers M.2_2 and M.2_3.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Chapter 1 item 6 lists the M.2 types and PCIe modes per CPU family. M.2_2 will not work with a Ryzen 8000 processor.8Reviewmezha.media/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-acceleration-with-pci-e-5-0-usb4-and-wifi-7Read 16 October 2026M.2_1 has a separate cooler. M.2_2 and M.2_3 share a radiator block with four screws. M.2_4 has no standard cooler. All M.2 ports take PCIe drives only and M.2 SATA is not provided.

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Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2B_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	The PCIe x16 slot runs at x8
M2C_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	The PCIe x16 slot runs at x8
M2D_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8, Ryzen 9000 values. M2A_CPU takes 25110/22110/2580/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2. M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU take 22110/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, from the CPU, and become unavailable with Ryzen 8000. M2D_SB takes 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 on the chipset. 22110 is stored for 25110 and 22110 slots. The manual says the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only, so no slot takes SATA. The 2-8 steps remove a motherboard heatsink for every slot.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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

21Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20262 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 supports SATA RAID 0/1.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

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

AASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Back panel list: 2 USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C with display output, 3 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 5 audio jacks, the Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack button. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4a output up to 4K@60Hz. Their Type-C power delivery output is max. 5V/3A, stored as 15 W. There is no optical S/PDIF port.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: 2 USB4 Type-C ports (DisplayPort, also USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 compatible), 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, 4096x2160 at 60 Hz, CPU with graphics only), 1 RJ-45 up to 2.5 Gbps, 2 audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are not named Type-A in the manual. The only Type-C ports on the panel are the USB4 ports, so the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are stored as Type-A. USB4 is stored as 40 Gbps (Geizhals). The ports are not Thunderbolt. The Q-Flash Plus button and two antenna connectors are not ports. The manual gives no USB power output.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 20262x USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 (40 Gb/s), 3x USB-A 10 Gb/s, 4x USB-A 5 Gb/s, 2x USB-A 2.0.

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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 TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	30
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C, up to 30W PD fast charge: 5V/9V max 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max 2A), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

BGIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (4 ports) and 2 USB 2.0/1.1 headers (4 ports).

Front USB-C header speed

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

81Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump, 4 chassis fan headers and 1 W_PUMP+ header, 8 in all. All 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fan and pump header table: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN4, AIO_PUMP (1 A each) and W_PUMP+ (3 A).

81Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/pump, 4 system fan and 2 system fan/pump headers.

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

31Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers.

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

01Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen 2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header.

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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 RTL81258Reviewmezha.media/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-acceleration-with-pci-e-5-0-usb4-and-wifi-7Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 1x 2.5 GbE LAN (Realtek RTL8125BG). The suffix BG is left out.

Realtek RTL81254Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5GBase-T. The suffix BG is left out. The manual says only Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-4719331864798Read 14 October 20262.5 GbE LAN (Realtek RTL8125).11Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-iceRead 14 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5 GbE, 1 port.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the block diagram: an M.2 WIFI socket carries the Wi-Fi module.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax and be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

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

160MHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.8Reviewmezha.media/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-acceleration-with-pci-e-5-0-usb4-and-wifi-7Read 16 October 2026The text says the module supports 160 MHz instead of the 320 MHz of top modules.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 320MHz wireless standard.

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

MediaTek MT79258Reviewmezha.media/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-acceleration-with-pci-e-5-0-usb4-and-wifi-7Read 16 October 2026Spec table and text: MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 module, tri-band, 160 MHz, Bluetooth 5.4.

Qualcomm QCNCM8651Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the regulatory page: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865.

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

5.41Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.3. Paradigit and hinta.fi (retailer sheets with GIGABYTE data) agree. Geizhals and GIGABYTE's current web pages, read through search results, say 5.4 with a note that the version may change with updates. The manual is stored.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC1220P1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.

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

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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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button and a red Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel. It updates the BIOS with the system off.

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

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The back panel list has only the BIOS FlashBack button. Clear CMOS is a header on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 13 is the Clear CMOS header. The back panel has only the BIOS FlashBack button.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The back panel list has no clear CMOS button. BuildCores also says no 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.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Special features list ASUS Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 18: Q-LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device). No two-digit display on the layout.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows DB_PORT, with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2). Geizhals lists a segment display and the Scan UK photo shows a two-digit display near the top right corner.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Features: diagnostic LED indicators and a diagnostic segment 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.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The internal connector and special features lists name no power or start button on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout contents list 19 items and none is a power or start button.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: power button and reset button on the board.

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 pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Special features list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 1-3 box contents list has no loose I/O shield. Geizhals lists an integrated I/O shield and the Scan UK photo shows it on the board.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Features: integrierte I/O-Blende.

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, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna. LanOC says the M.2 heatsinks are screwed down.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-8: M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 SSD clip), M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless heatsink) and a PCIe EZ-Latch Plus release for the graphics card slot. Geizhals lists Quick Connect antenna connectors, which is GIGABYTE's WIFI EZ-Plug. The Scan UK photo shows the antenna ports.

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.

47.5°C11Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/10/14/asus-tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026VRM Temperatures section of the review of 2024-10-14: Cinebench R23 for 20 minutes, VRM temperatures read with HWInfo64. The VRMs stayed between 41 and 47.5 C and the highest value is stored. The CPU was an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with core temperatures of 85-86 C at 100% load. The review used BIOS 0805 and a pre-release BIOS before that. The sensor, the cooler, the CPU package power and the ambient temperature are not stated.

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

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

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD, 1 x TUF GAMING sticker, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: 2 SATA cables, WiFi Q-Antenna, 2 M.2 rubber packages, M.2 screw package, TUF GAMING sticker, quick start guide.

User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One noise detection cable, One G Connector, One M.2 thermal pad, Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. It covers the ICE and the standard model.

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Product page

www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-PRO-ICE2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-PRO-ICERead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the Geizhals listing and search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. GIGABYTE has separate pages for Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1. Specifications were read from the user's manual and retailer copies of the maker's text.

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-x870-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

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Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI/E25811_TUF_GAMING_X870-PLUS_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS user's manual E25811, English edition, revised edition V2, 2025-02-06 on the ASUS support page.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870e_pro_ice.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for X870E AORUS PRO ICE and X870E AORUS PRO (46 pages), hosted by trovaprezzi.it. A Rev. 1001 copy on Geizhals has the same specification chapter. The manual does not split Rev. 1.0 and Rev. 1.1 of the board. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

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.

3years6Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00633568.htmlRead 16 October 2026Garantie commerciale: 3 ans constructeur. LDLC Pro is a French shop, so this is the French maker warranty.

3years4Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice-a3286711.htmlRead 14 October 2026Garantie 3 Jahre.6Retailer pagehinta.fi/4941721/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-pro-ice/tuotetiedotRead 14 October 2026Warranty: three years. The market is not named.

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