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Series

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B650 AORUS ELITE AX. AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

MAG1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover: MAG Series Motherboard, MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI.

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

B650 AORUS ELITE AX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B650 AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.0 and 1.1 in section 2-2). B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 and B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE are separate GIGABYTE models and are not stored here.

MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI, 911-7E59-006, 911-7E59-017, 601-7E59-04S2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026MSI German store order code 911-7E59-006 (SKU in the store feed) for MSI MOTHERBOARD MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026MSI UK store order code 601-7E59-04S in the store feed.4Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026MSI Spanish store order code 911-7E59-017.

GTIN / EAN

4719331849375, 8895230336234Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026Item details list UPC 889523033623 for the B650 AORUS ELITE AX (ASIN B0BH7GTY9C).8Retailer pageebay.de/p/12057269341Read 15 October 2026Product identifiers: EAN 4719331849375, manufacturer number B650 AORUS ELITE AX, listing item titled rev. 1.0. Single source for the EAN.

4711377291927, 8241423956602Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Barcode 4711377291927 in the store's product feed.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Barcode 4711377291927.4Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-placas-baseRead 15 October 2026Barcode 4711377291927 in the store's product feed.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026Item details list UPC 824142395660 for the MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi (ASIN B0DT55ZJM7).

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

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Status

Available4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026Listed and in stock at 172.99 USD on 2026-10-15.

Available2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026The product is listed for sale at 329 EUR on 2026-10-15.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026Listed and in stock at 267.99 USD on 2026-10-15, best sellers rank 6 in Computer Motherboards.

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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MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI12Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WIFI, dated 2026-01-14: the Max board has the same baseline specifications as the original X870E Tomahawk and replaces it on store shelves. Its BIOS flash is doubled to 64MB, so the 256 Mb flash here is the older chip. The older board is still on sale at retailers on 2026-10-15.

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.

Gaming2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20221010ae89280Read 15 October 2026The release calls the AORUS B650E and B650 boards gaming motherboards.

Gaming7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls MAG (MSI Arsenal Gaming) MSI's entry-level lineup and the Tomahawk its main arsenal. Tom's Hardware names the Tomahawk and Arsenal Gaming branding on the board.

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.

rev. 1.01Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 names PCB rev. 1.0 and PCB rev. 1.1. The maker's site adds rev. 1.2 as a separate page. Rev. 1.0 is the base row.

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Platform

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

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Socket AM5.

AM51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: processor socket AM5.

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 B6501Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD B650.

AMD X870E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: AMD X870E Chipset.

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 Series4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item and the compatible processors row: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series.10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026Search excerpt of the maker's page: AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. Read on 2026-10-15. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The manual says to check msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15. BIOS updates can add series later.

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

Yes9Press articletomshardware.com/features/x670-motherboard-overviewRead 15 October 2026AMD X670/B650 launch overview: B650E and B650 chipsets both support overclocking the processor and memory. Its chipset table lists Overclocking: Yes for the B650. This is the chipset maker's feature, not a board spec.

Yes11Press articleguru3d.com/review/colorful-igame-x870e-vulcan-w-oc-v14-review/page-2Read 15 October 2026AMD X870E Chipset Overview table: CPU overclocking Yes, memory overclocking Yes. This is the chipset maker's feature, shown in a review of another X870E board.

Board

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

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: ATX Form Factor, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026PCB Info: ATX 243.84mm x 304.8mm. The manual prints 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm), and that rounded figure is stored.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

84Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB. SHI's reseller page, seen in search results, adds 2oz copper.

82Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features, German text: 8 Schichten Server Niveau PCB mit 2 oz verdicktem Kupfer (8-layer server-grade PCB with 2 oz thickened copper). The English UK page says 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features: 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: a black 8-layer server-grade PCB.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 20268-layer PCB (NPG-170D) with 2oz thickened copper.

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

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and section 2-8 list show the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Overview of Components chapter shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The back-connect design is a separate model, MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ.

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.

Yes3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The chipset cover integrates RGB elements. The review calls this the only area on the board with RGB lighting. The maker's manual does not describe onboard lighting, and the product photo shows lit LEDs near the chipset.

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: no integrated RGB lighting, only headers.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026No onboard RGB, but connectors allow you to connect your own.

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.

14+2+13Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Box back lists 14+2+1 Power Phases. Gigabyte writes it as Twin 14+2+1 Phases Digital VRM (a 7+7 parallel design).4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: Twin 14+2+1 Phases.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's feature text: Twin 14+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution.

14+2+12Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features: 14+2+1 Duet Rail Power System, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.

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.

143Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review counts 14 phases in parallel (not direct) for the VCore, which it calls a doubler design, with Infineon TDA21472 stages. Gigabyte's 7+7 parallel design means 14 power stages on the Vcore rail. The 2 SoC stages are ON NCP303160 60A and the 1 MISC stage is Renesas ISL99390 30A.

145Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: 17 phases, 14 of which are dedicated to Vcore (14x 80A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore in the spec table).7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The board uses a 14+2+1 duet-rail design, with 14x 80A SPS for the CPU Vcore. In this design two stages receive the same signal from the PWM controller.

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.

70A4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item (GIGABYTE's text): Twin 14+2+1 Phases with 70A Power Stage Digital VRM Solution. A Gigabyte footnote ties the 70A to the VCORE phases.

80A5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: 14x 80A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore. The text says 80A MPS MPS2433 stages and 1,120A in total.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 202614x 80A SPS for Vcore, MPS MP87670 stages, 1,120A in total.9Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3856/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-review-rendimiento-precio-mejor-chipset.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review text: 14 phases of 80A smart power stages with digital control and a 14+2+1 layout.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026About this item (MSI's text): 14 Duet Rail Power System (80A, SPS) VRM for the AMD X870E chipset.

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.

Infineon XDPE192C3B3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names the Infineon VRM controller XDPE192C3B for all three MOSFET types. It is the only review that names a controller.

MPS MPS24125Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1: power goes to a Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MPS2412 controller, then to the 80A MPS2433 stages. Written MPS MPS2412 like the same chip on other products. Tech4Gamers names MPS MP87670 stages and no controller. MSI does not name the controller.

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

8+4 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V and 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, plus the 24-pin ATX connector.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says Gigabyte provides 1x 8-pin and 1x 4-pin EPS connectors.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX main, 2x 8-pin +12V and 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector.

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

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1).

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: DDR5 DIMM sockets.

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: DDR5.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR5 memory slots.

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.

256GB7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Memory row: max capacity 256 GB. This agrees with the 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) in the search excerpt of GIGABYTE's rev. 1.0/1.1 and rev. 1.2 pages. The 2022 manual says 128 GB and a later retailer copy also says 128 GB. A BIOS update raised it, so the maker's product page is used.10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026Search excerpt: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supporting up to 256GB.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.

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

6,666MT/s5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's specification: Supported Memory 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s. The copy is from the Ryzen 8000 and 7000 era. The 6666 value is the highest listed overclock.

8,400MT/s2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Ryzen 9000 Series processors max. overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ MT/s and 2DPC 2R up to 4800+ MT/s. The 8400 value is stored. The table also lists DDR5 8400 to 5600 (OC) and 5600 to 4800 (JEDEC).

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

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 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 manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 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.

AGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	4	CPU	1
PCIe x16	1	3	Chipset	2

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the section 1-1 layout: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 4.0 running at x16. PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 are full-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 3.0 running at x1. The M2_WIFI socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed. The lane figures are for a CPU with the full x16 link, such as Ryzen 7000. The manual lists no slower links for other CPU families.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Expansion Slots: 3x PCIe x16 slots. PCI_E1 from the CPU supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16 on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 (PCIe 4.0 x8 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400, and PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8500 and 8300). PCI_E2 from the X870E chipset supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1. PCI_E3 from the chipset supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4. All three are full-length slots. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Slot table: 3x PCI-E x16. PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 x1 and PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 x4, both from the chipset.

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.

AGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: M2A_CPU is PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (the note says actual support may vary by CPU), M2B_CPU is PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 and M2C_SB is on the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2. All three take 25110/2280 modules. Section 2-8 says the board supports M.2 PCIe SSDs only, and its table marks M.2 SATA SSD as not supported for every slot. No lane sharing is stated. The heatsink flags come from Tech4Gamers and the Amazon listing.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top M.2 slot has its own heatsink with a thermal pad. The lower two slots have covers with pre-applied thermal pads. All three are covered. The review says the top slot runs PCIe 5.0 and the lower two PCIe 4.0 x4.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026About this item: M.2 Thermal Guard and 1 PCIe 5.0 NVMe x4 M.2 connector.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Fully covered heatpipe and M.2 Thermal Guard. 1 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: all slots.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2_2	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when a device is installed in M2_2. Setting M2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps Type-C ports
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, M.2 SSD Slots: M2_1 and M2_2 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x4 on Ryzen 9000 and 7000. M2_3 and M2_4 from the X870E chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_1 takes 2280 and 22110, the others 2260 and 2280. M2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8000. M2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 8700, 8600 and 8400 and unavailable on Ryzen 8500 and 8300. The USB 40Gbps Type-C ports and M2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth (footnote). No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode. The M.2 chapter shows heatsinks on all four slots: a screwless M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_1, one screwed heatsink over M2_2 and M2_3, and a screwless one over M2_4.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Storage table: M.2_1 from the CPU (22110/2280), M.2_2 from the CPU (2280/2260), M.2_3 and M.2_4 from the chipset (2280/2260). The USB 40Gbps Type-C ports and M.2_2 share PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The text confirms two PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4 sockets and that M2_2 shares bandwidth with the 40 Gbps USB ports. It also says M.2_3 borrows lanes from the bottom PCIe slot and runs at PCIe 4.0 x2. MSI's manual and spec text say M.2_3 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, and Tech4Gamers says there is no bandwidth sharing between the PCIe and M.2 slots. The maker's figure is stored and this conflict is not.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026All the M.2 slots come with dedicated heatsinks. The top and bottom ones are removed with a push (EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II) and the middle one has four screws. The intro says there is no bandwidth sharing between the PCIe and M.2 slots, which leaves out the maker's USB 40Gbps sharing with M2_2.9Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3856/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-review-rendimiento-precio-mejor-chipset.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review text (Spanish): all four NVMe slots have cooling, and the main slot (22110) has an extra lower thermal pad.

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.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports (from X870E chipset).

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

AGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	5	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48
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 manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 back panel list: DisplayPort, HDMI, 1 USB Type-C Gen 2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 RJ-45, 3 audio jacks, 1 Q-Flash Plus button and 2 SMA antenna connectors. The RJ-45 port is 2.5 Gbps. The manual states no DisplayPort mode and no power output for the USB-C port, so those columns are left out. The manual writes HDMI 2.0. The later GIGABYTE text in the Startech copy says HDMI 2.1 with TMDS-compatible ports, which is stored.5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Copy of GIGABYTE's graphics row: Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3, native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports, and DisplayPort 1.4 with HDR.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Back Panel Connectors: 1x HDMI, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A from the CPU and 1x from the chipset, 3x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 40Gbps Type-C (ASM4242, supporting DisplayPort over USB Type-C), 4x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1x 5G LAN (RJ45), 2x audio jacks (line-out and mic-in), 1x optical S/PDIF out. Onboard graphics: HDMI 2.1 with FRL up to 8K 60Hz, and USB4 ports with DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 up to 4K 60Hz, only on processors with integrated graphics. MSI calls the 40Gbps ports USB4 and does not say Thunderbolt.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026USB list: 4x USB 2.0 rear, 3x USB 5Gbps Type-A rear, 2x USB 10Gbps Type-A rear, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C rear, 2x USB 40Gbps Type-C rear. HDMI 2.1 FRL up to 8K 60Hz. The USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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

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Internal 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.

AGIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: 1 USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (one port), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (two ports) and 2 USB 2.0/1.1 headers (four ports). No Power Delivery output is stated.

BMSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	27
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal USB Connectors: 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port (JUSBC1, USB PD 27W fast charging), 2x USB 5Gbps connectors (four more ports) and 2x USB 2.0 connectors (four more 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.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: 1 CPU fan header, 1 water cooling CPU fan header (CPU_OPT), 3 system fan headers and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header make 6.

81Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 pump/system fan and 6 system fan connectors make 8. The JAF_2 EZ Conn-Header V2 carries fan, ARGB and USB 2.0 lines together and is not counted.

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

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8: D_LED1 and D_LED2 are addressable LED strip headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 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.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8: CPU_LED is a 12V CPU cooler or RGB LED strip header, and LED_C1 and LED_C2 are 12V RGB LED strip headers. All three are 4-pin 12V headers.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector.

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

Realtek RTL81257Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Ethernet row: Realtek RTL8125BG, 2.5 GbE. The maker writes only a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. Stored as the chip family RTL8125, suffix BG left out. Single source for the chip name.

Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Realtek 8126 5Gbps LAN controller. Tom's Hardware writes the part as 8126VB. Stored as the chip family RTL8126.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Page 1 spec table: Realtek 8126VB (5 GbE).7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: the wireless module is marked Only for B650 AORUS ELITE AX, and the box contents list an antenna.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz). 6GHz support may depend on each country's regulations.

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

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11ax 160MHz wireless standard, on both the rev. 1.0 and the rev. 1.1 module.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 320MHz on the 6GHz band, up to 5.8Gbps.

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 MT79221Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (MT7922A22M) for PCB rev. 1.0 and Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 for PCB rev. 1.1. Tech4Gamers also names MediaTek MT7922 (RZ616). The MediaTek chip is the base value, stored as MT7922.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Networking page: an Intel-branded module using the MediaTek MT7922 (RZ616) for Wi-Fi 6E. The review says Bluetooth 5.3, the manual says 5.2 for rev. 1.0, and the manual is used.

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

5.21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Bluetooth 5.2 for PCB rev. 1.0 and Bluetooth 5.3 for PCB rev. 1.1.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.4. MSI says the version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chip vendor.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC8973Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Audio page text and chip photo: Realtek ALC897-VB. The review's spec table writes ALC1220-VB, but that table also lists an X570 chipset and DDR4, so it is a copied template and is not used. The maker's manual names only a Realtek Audio CODEC and links GIGABYTE's realtek897 audio software page. MaxMyBuild also lists ALC897.7Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026Audio codec row: ALC897.

Realtek ALC40801Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-channel USB high performance audio.

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

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Features

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

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list and section 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button updates the BIOS with the system off.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Q-Flash Plus: update the BIOS without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list: Flash BIOS button.

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

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no clear CMOS button. Section 2-8 lists a Clear CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS).

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list: Clear CMOS button. The jumper JBAT1 is not what is stored.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7 lists only status LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT. There is no two-digit code display.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cons list: No Debug LED. The board has only CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT status LEDs.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features: 1x EZ Digi-Debug LED, with a debug code table in the Onboard LEDs chapter. It is a two-digit display. The 4 EZ Debug LEDs are single status LEDs.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Diagnostics Panel with 4 Post Status LEDs and a 2-character Debug LED.9Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3856/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-review-rendimiento-precio-mejor-chipset.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review text: the board has debug with a numeric code.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: the Quick Button (RST_SW) is a reset button that lets users quickly turn the computer on or off in an open-case environment.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Overview of Components and Onboard LEDs chapters list no power or start button on the board. The rear Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons and the EZ PCIe Release button are the only buttons.

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

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 BIOS row: 1 x 256 Mbit flash. No second BIOS is listed.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. No second BIOS is listed.

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

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Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The I/O shield is stainless steel and comes preinstalled on the board.

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 release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-8 item 12 describes the M.2 EZ-Latch clip. The PCIe EZ-Latch comes from Tech4Gamers and the Amazon listing. The M.2 heatsinks are held by screws, so no tool-free heatsink option is set.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pros list EZ-Latch on the PCIe slot and EZ-Latch on the M.2 ports.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BH7GTY9CRead 15 October 2026The title lists EZ-Latch. About this item lists PCIe Ultra Durable Armor.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026EZ-Latch: PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors with quick release and screwless design.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release, and thermal feature M.2 Shield Frozr. Two M.2 heatsinks are screwless and the heatsink over M2_2 and M2_3 needs a screwdriver. The EZ Antenna is plugged in with a tight connection and the connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Key features: EZ DIY with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026EZ PCIe release button on the primary slot. Top and bottom M.2 heatsinks are tool-free (EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II) and the middle one is screw-secured.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026About this item: double-sided EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 Clip II.

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.

42.2°C3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Thermal imaging page: Hti HT18 thermal camera on the VRM area during the Cinebench R23 System Stability test (30 minutes). The MOSFETs ran at 42.2 C at 31 C ambient. The onboard sensor read 41 C. Test system: Ryzen 7 7700X at stock settings (package power 123.187 W), DeepCool LS720 with fans and pump at full speed, 32GB DDR5-4800, RTX 3090, a 120 mm fan blowing at the socket, UEFI on auto. BIOS version not stated.

55°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3: AIDA64 System Stability Test, all threads, 30 minutes, stock CPU. The Ryzen 9 9900X peaked at approximately 55 C on Tom's sensors (thermocouples on the VRM) and 60 C on the board's internal sensor. The CPU averaged around 155 W (the chart shows about 26 C ambient). The thermocouple reading is stored. Test system: Ryzen 9 9900X, Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, Crucial T705 2TB, RTX 4080, EVGA 850 W PSU, BIOS with AGESA 1.2.0.3c, default settings with the memory EXPO profile on.

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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80W6Measurementtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3 Power Consumption chart, MSI X870E Tomahawk Wifi: idle 80 W. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, monitor excluded, Windows balanced power plan. The text of the page quotes 264 W and 80 W for the B850 Tomahawk MAX, which looks like a copy error, because the chart gives 74 W and 250 W for the B850 Tomahawk and 80 W and 264 W for this board.

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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264W6Measurementtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Page 3 Power Consumption chart, MSI X870E Tomahawk Wifi: load 264 W peak (average 172 W) in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with CPU, FPU, cache and memory stressed. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, Ryzen 9 9900X at stock settings, graphics card not loaded.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

Antenna, 2 x SATA cables, M.2 screw and standoff, G Connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3: antenna (only for the AX), two SATA cables, M.2 screw/standoff and one G Connector. The manual also lists a User's Manual, but Tech4Gamers says there is no printed manual in the box, so it is left out. The list is for reference and actual items can differ.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-b650-aorus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Contents section: no user manual is provided in the box.

Quick installation guide, European Union Regulatory Notices, USB drive, 2 x SATA cables, EZ Front Panel Cable, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, M.2 Plate Screw1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: motherboard, quick installation guide, EU regulatory notices, USB drive, 2 SATA cables, EZ Front Panel Cable, 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, EZ M.2 Clip II Remover and M.2 plate screw. Tom's Hardware and Tech4Gamers also list cable stickers, which the manual leaves out.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Unboxing: quick installation guide, EU regulatory notice, 2 SATA data cables, EZ M.2 Clip II remover, M.2 plate screw, EZ WiFi antenna, 1-to-3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), EZ front panel cable, USB drive, cable stickers and a flyer. It confirms the maker's list.

Links

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Product page

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1x10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Its text was read only as search excerpts, which say Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 and 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM). The Rev. 1.2 board has a separate page at .../B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-12.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-WIFI13Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

Spec sheet

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10-11/sp10Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026The maker's specification tab for the rev. 1.0/1.1 board, as listed in web search results. It was not opened.

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/it/mb/MAG%20X870E%20TOMAHAWK%20WIFI.pdf13Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X870E-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026MSI's spec sheet PDF (Italian version) and datasheet appear in web search results. They are on msi.com's file host, which was not opened, and no value comes from them.

Manual

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_b650_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B650 AORUS ELITE AX and B650 AORUS ELITE (2022), hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870e_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI User Guide, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. 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.

3years2Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20221010ae89280Read 15 October 2026The release states a leading 3-year warranty. North America adds an automatic 2 years for AORUS AM5 boards, a total of 5 years. The base term of 3 years is stored.5Retailer pagestartech.com.bd/gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Manufacturing Warranty: 3 Years. Arvutitark's Estonian listing says 36 months.6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/mb-amd-b650-sam5-atxb650-aorus-elite-ax-gigabyte-1150579Read 15 October 2026Warranty (months): 36.

3years3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifiRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 3-year warranty.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 Years.7Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pros and spec notes: warranty 3 years.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DT55ZJM7Read 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Year Manufacturer.

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