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Series

AORUS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover: AORUS. The press release names the board as part of the AORUS X870E X3D series.

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

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

X870E AORUS ELITE X3D1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover names X870E AORUS ELITE X3D with the short name X870E A ELITE X. The short name is stored as an alias.

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

GTIN / EAN

47193318764705Retailer pagejimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/213340/x870e-a-elite-x/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-atx-emolevyRead 15 October 2026EAN 4719331876470. Komputronik and alltron.ch list the same EAN. No UPC was found.

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

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

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Status

Available2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 202660 offers on 2026-10-15, some in stock.

Available4Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/3553395Read 14 October 2026Listed with 29 offers from 139 to 235 EUR on 2026-10-14.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Gaming9Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20250917ae65500Read 15 October 2026The series is described as built for X3D processors, for gaming and productivity, in a line for gamers, creators and AI enthusiasts. The retail box art in the product photo reads GAMING MOTHERBOARD.

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

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026

AM51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

AMD X870E1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 8): AMD X870E.

AMD B8501Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 8): AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU list. Read on 2026-10-15.

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

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

Yes10Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD's AM5 chipset page describes the X870E chipset as having robust overclocking capabilities. The page timed out when opened, so the text was read in a search result. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's. Club386 and the press release also describe overclocking of X3D chips on this board.

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

Board

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

ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 11): ATX Form Factor, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm.

ATX1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Form Factor row: ATX, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 11): 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm, stored as 244 mm wide and 305 mm high.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 244 mm x 305 mm. MSI's Spain store and the TET listing give 243.84 x 304.8 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 x 12 in.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850-s-wifi6eRead 14 October 2026ATX, 243.84 x 304.8 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 x 12 in.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

84Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-amd-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-elite-xRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of GIGABYTE's text: 8-Layer Server-Grade PCB, 2X Copper, Premium Chokes and Capacitors. The 2X copper qualifier is not stored.

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

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

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-1 layout and section 2-7 show the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. It is not a back-connect board.

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

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

Yes2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lighting row: RGB, 2 zones (chipset cooler, I/O cover). Club386 and Geeknetic also see lighting on the I/O cover heatsink and the chipset area.7Reviewclub386.com/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-reviewRead 15 October 2026The heatsink nearest the rear I/O has a small splash of ARGB, but the LEDs are small. The reviewer does not say whether GIGABYTE lists it.8Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3367/Gigabyte-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026LED accents on the rear I/O cover, the chipset area and the MOSFET heatsink.

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

Power delivery

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

16+2+22Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM design row: 16+2+2, 18 virtual CPU phases (2x8+2), 10 real CPU phases (8+2).

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

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

162Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026MOSFETs VCORE row: 16 x 80A PMC41410 (SPS).4Retailer pagenetcodex.ph/product/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-amd-am5-atx-motherboard-ga-x870e-a-elite-xRead 15 October 2026Shop copy: Digital Twin 16+2+2 Phases VRM Solution, 16 VCORE phases (SPS 80A).8Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3367/Gigabyte-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D-Review.htmlRead 15 October 202620 phases in a fully digital design: 16 power phases (8 doubled), 2 for the SoC and 2 extra.

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

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

80A2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026MOSFETs VCORE row: 16 x 80A. The SoC rail also uses 2 x 80A and the 2 misc stages are 60 A.3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/82855/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D---AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of GIGABYTE's text: 16 VCORE phases SPS 80A, 2 SOC phases SPS 80A and 2 MISC phases DrMOS 60A, in a Digital Twin 16+2+2 design.7Reviewclub386.com/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: VRM 16+2+2, 80A. Text: 80A Smart Power Stages across VCore and SoC.

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

Infineon XDPE192C3B2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026PWM controller row: XDPE192C3B (max 12 phases) and RT3672EE (max 2 phases). XDPE is the Infineon prefix. The Vcore controller is stored, as on the X870E AORUS PRO ICE. No review of this board names a controller, so this is one aggregator.

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

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

8+8 pin1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 10): 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors, next to the 24-pin ATX connector.

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

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

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 lists 1 x PCIe power connector. Section 2-7 shows it is F20G_12V, a 2x4 12 V connector that feeds only the front USB Type-C header (FU3C_20G) for 65 W fast charging. It does not feed the expansion slots, so it is not stored as slot power.

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

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 8): DDR5.

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

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets.

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

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

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

9,000MT/s2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026RAM data rate row: DDR5-5200 (Ryzen 7000 and 8000G), DDR5-5600 (Ryzen 9000), max. DDR5-9000 OC.3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/82855/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D---AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of GIGABYTE's memory list: 4800, 5200 and then OC speeds up to 9000 (OC) MT/s. The press release says 9000+ MT/s across the series. 9000 is stored for Ryzen 9000, the newest CPU family. The speed for two modules per channel is lower and is not stated here.9Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20250917ae65500Read 15 October 2026DDR5 speeds of up to 9000+ MT/s across the whole lineup.

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

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

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: non-ECC un-buffered DIMM modules only. Geizhals also says no ECC support.2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026ECC support row: nein (no).

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory.

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

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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only.

Expansion slots

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

AGIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x16	2	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 9): PCIEX16 from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000. From the chipset: 1 x16 slot running PCIe 4.0 x4 (PCIEX4) and 1 x16 slot running PCIe 3.0 x2 (PCIEX2). Ryzen 8000 processors run PCIEX16 at x8 or x4. The M.2 Key-E slot of the Wi-Fi module is not listed.

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

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

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

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

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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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 X870E AORUS ELITE X3D

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 USB4 ports on the ASMedia controller and M2B_CPU both run at up to x2 bandwidth when M2B_CPU is used
M2C_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2D_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 9): M2A_CPU takes 25110, 22110, 2580 and 2280 and runs PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU. M2B_CPU takes 22110 and 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU, and shares bandwidth with the ASMedia USB4 controller (both run at up to x2 when M2B_CPU is used). With Ryzen 8000 M2B_CPU is unavailable. M2C_SB and M2D_SB take 22110 and 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset. The table in section 2-7 marks M.2 SATA SSDs as not supported in all four slots. Heatsinks: section 2-7 shows a motherboard heatsink with M.2 EZ-Latch Click over every slot. Geeknetic says the first slot has its own heatsink and the other three share one block. Geizhals lists 4 passive M.2 coolers.

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

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

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

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors from the chipset.

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

Rear ports

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

AGIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D

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	5	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	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 manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 (page 10) and 2-6: 2 x USB4 USB Type-C (CPU and ASMedia controller, DisplayPort alt mode, 40 Gbps per Geizhals and Club386), 1 x USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.1), 1 x RJ-45 (up to 5 Gbps), 2 x audio jacks and 1 x optical S/PDIF out. The manual gives the USB4 ports no Thunderbolt marking and no power output. The 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 4 USB 2.0 ports in the USB list are front-panel ports. Buttons and the 2 antenna connectors are not ports.

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

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

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

Rear USB ports

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8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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Internal connectors

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

AGIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	65
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: FU3C_20G is a USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) and up to 65 W PD 3.0 and QC 4+ fast charging. The 65 W needs the F20G_12V power connector. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (FU3A_5G_1 and FU3A_5G_2) give 2 ports each. 2 x USB 2.0 headers (FUSB_1 and FUSB_2) give 2 ports each.

BMSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E

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

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

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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

81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, SYS_FAN1 to SYS_FAN4 and FAN5_PUMP and FAN6_PUMP, all 4-pin, make 8 headers.

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

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

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers (5 V, 3 A, 3-pin).

31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors.

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

11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (LED_C, 12 V, 4-pin, 2 A).

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

Networking

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

Realtek RTL81266Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d/21835465/productRead 15 October 2026Text says networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8126 controller with 5 Gbps wired LAN. The manual names only a Realtek 5GbE LAN chip. A search excerpt of TweakTown's spec table also gives RTL8126. Suffix letters are unknown. The Paradigit text is a generated summary and has other errors, such as a DisplayPort on the rear panel.

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

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 wireless module, installed in the M2_WIFI slot of the layout.

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

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

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. The manual says 6 GHz channel availability depends on country regulations.

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

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

320MHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 320MHz wireless standard.

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

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

Qualcomm QCNCM8651Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865.3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/82855/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D---AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865, 802.11be 320MHz, Bluetooth 5.4.8Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3367/Gigabyte-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 with Bluetooth 5.4.

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

5.41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4. The manual says the version may change with updates.

5.31Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3, FIPS, FISMA. The version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel. The manual names no DAC chip.8Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3367/Gigabyte-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 with no separate DAC.

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Audio row: Realtek ALC897 Codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.

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

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Features

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: Q-Flash Plus button on the back panel updates the BIOS in the S5 off state from a USB drive.

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

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: Clear CMOS button on the back panel. The board also has a CLR_CMOS jumper.2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026Buttons row: Clear CMOS button (external).

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

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows DB_PORT with the note that debug code information is on the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-character codes. Section 2-7 also lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). Geeknetic and Geizhals confirm a two-digit display.2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features row: Diagnostic LED (segment display) and Diagnostic LED (LED indicators).7Reviewclub386.com/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-reviewRead 15 October 2026The reviewer is glad to see status LEDs and a debug code display on the board.8Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3367/Gigabyte-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026A two-digit POST display.

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

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: back panel power button and reset button for use in an open case. The reset button can be remapped.2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026Buttons row: Power button (external) and Reset button (external).7Reviewclub386.com/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-reviewRead 15 October 2026The board includes Power and Reset buttons, with Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS functions.8Reviewgeeknetic.es/Review/3367/Gigabyte-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D-Review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The rear panel has a power button and a reset button, plus Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons.

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

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

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/f/5/6/a/b4110299f52b8027e52d17c13270271b831a.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features row: I/O-Blende integriert (I/O shield integrated).7Reviewclub386.com/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-reviewRead 15 October 2026The text describes a lit rear I/O cover on the board. It does not use the words I/O shield.

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

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-5 and 2-7: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus for the graphics card slot, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 SSD clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless heatsink).2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026External connectors row: 2 x antenna connector Quick Connect, which is GIGABYTE's WIFI EZ-Plug.3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/82855/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D---AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of GIGABYTE's feature list: M.2 EZ-Flex, WIFI EZ-Plug (quick Wi-Fi antenna installation) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click and Plus (tool-free M.2 slot and heatsink).9Press releaseaap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20250917ae65500Read 15 October 2026EZ-DIY features such as M.2 EZ-Flex and PCIe EZ-Latch+ Duo for tool-free installation.

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

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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

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

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One G Connector, Two packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3 box contents, without the board itself. The ICE and plain boards share one list. The 'One antenna' item is as the manual writes it.

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

Links

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Product page

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D11Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3DRead 15 October 2026gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Its address is the one in the job brief and in search results. No value comes from it.

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

Spec sheet

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

Manual

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/0/3/5/cc57cbc381cd6bae3ad75c6af8adbcf1b4aa.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1001 for the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE (X870E A ELITE X ICE) and the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D (X870E A ELITE X), 47 pages, PDF created 2025-08-19. The file is the copy listed as a document on Geizhals. A copy with a retailer cover page is on trovaprezzi.it. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the maker's own download page was not opened.

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

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

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Warranty

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

3years2Spec databasegeizhals.eu/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-a3592728.htmlRead 15 October 2026Warranty row: 3 years.3Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/82855/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-X870E-AORUS-ELITE-X3D---AMD-SOCKET-AM5-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Listing shows a 3 year warranty.5Retailer pagejimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/213340/x870e-a-elite-x/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-elite-x3d-atx-emolevyRead 15 October 2026Warranty listed as 3 years (takuuaika 3 vuotta).

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

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