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The ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is the flagship AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series motherboard designed for the most discerning users. It provides the ultimate foundation for AM5 CPUs DDR5 memory and PCIe® 5.0 components to ensure maximum performance and future-readiness. Its comprehensive connectivity includes USB4® and the integrated 5-inch LCD offers a unique way to monitor system performance or add a touch of personalized style.
AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) E-ATX motherboard Advanced AI PC-ready 20+2+2 power stages Dynamic OC Switcher Core Flex DDR5 slots with AEMP & Nitro Path DRAM Technology Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna Three PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD slots onboard Two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on ROG Q-DIMM.2 SlimSAS connector PCIe 5.0 x16 Safe Slots with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim Two USB4 ports USB 20 Gbps Type-C front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher ASUS AI Advisor AI Overclocking AI Cooling II AI Networking II Full-Colour 5" LCD Screen Asus AI Intelligence Asus AI Cache Boost - Supercharge your large language model(LLM) workflows with AI Cache Boost.
Exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 Series and 600 Series motherboards using AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Granite Ridge CPUs this BIOS feature intelligently enhances cache efficiency delivering up to 12.75% faster performance for your LLM tasks. Asus AI Advisor - Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and >straightforward way.
AI Networking II - AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7. AI Overclocking - Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI Cooling II - Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.
Overclocking Dynamic OC Switcher - Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks.
The latest Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced instantaneous current protection mechanism to prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking. Core Flex - Core Flex empowers you to smash limits farther than ever before by letting you control clock power and thermals in creative new ways. Asynchronous Clock - For next-level frequency flexibility the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory PCIe and the Infinity Fabric speed.
PBO Enhancement - AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance. Overclocker’s Toolkit - The ROG Overclocker’s Tooklit is a powerful set of hardware-level controls to enhance your overclocking experience. Some are quick and easy time savers while others offer masterful functionality to help you smash benchmarks and break records.
Memory DDR5 Domination - Thanks to improved signal routing now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven far beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme. Nitro Path DRAM Technology - Frequency up to 400 MT/s higher.
Slot retention force enhanced by 57% AEMP - ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. ROG Ultimate Power Solution - 20(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) >Power Stages 8 + 8-pin Pro Cool II power connectors - Dual Pro Cool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.
20+2+2 power stages - The VRM features 20+2+2 power stages each rated to handle up to 110 amps 10K black metallic capacitors - Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated for high operating temperatures. Micro Fine alloy chokes - Each power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.
Cooling VRM heatsink array - VRM heatsinks on the MOSFETs and chokes are connected by an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation. High-conductivity thermal pads - Each thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink 3D VC M.2 Heatsink - The 3D vapor chamber M.2 heatsink offers a larger heat dissipation area connected to extended heat pipes through a temperature equalization plate to form a vacuum chamber significantly improving cooling for PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs.
3D VC M.2 Heatsink - The 3D vapor chamber M.2 heatsink offers a larger heat dissipation area connected to extended heat pipes through a temperature equalization plate to form a vacuum chamber significantly improving cooling for PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs. Chipset heatsink - A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperature.
Thermal Management An extensive array of headers line the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero for precise cooling control and monitoring. Multiple temperature sources - Each header can be set to monitor and react to user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.
4-pin fan headers - Every onboard header supports auto-detection of DC or PWM fans. Connectivity PCIe 5.0 - Fully embracing the new standard the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme offers abundant Gen 5 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.
WIFI 7 - The revolutionary WiFi 7 is up to 4.8X times faster than standard WiFi 6 thanks to tech like 320 MHz channels on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming streaming and industrial IoT.
5 Gb Ethernet - Low-latency gaming speedy file transfers and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Realtek 5 Gbps Ethernet. 10 Gb Ethernet - Low-latency gaming speedy file transfers and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Marvell® Aqtion 10 Gbps Ethernet. ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna - Dual transceivers support the 2.4 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.
Two USB4® Type-C® Ports - Each USB4® port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. External display support reaches up to 8K output if one of the ports is in use or both can be employed for dual 4K displays. One USB 20 Gbps & One USB 10 Gbps Type-C Front Panel Connectors - The USB 20 Gbps front-panel connector features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can rapidly charge devices up to 60W.
SupremeFX - ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 110 dB signal-to-noise ratio to the line-in jack for pristine recording quality. There's also a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec and an integrated ESS® ES9219 Quad DAC capable of reaching-114dB THD+N for superior front-panel output.
This combined solution allows for end-to-end 32-bit 384 kHz resolution playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of each audio track. Dolby Atmos - Dolby Atmos expands on traditional surround sound systems by adding height channels allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. This creates an immersive audio experience giving the sensation of sound coming from above below and around the listener.
EZ PC DIY PCIe Slot Q-Release - With PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot.
M.2 Q-Release - With PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim simply tilt the card toward the latching mechanism to automatically unlock it from the PCIe slot. This makes upgrades and maintenance easier than ever before. Users will no longer need to fiddle with a tricky latch or even press a button to release their graphics card from the slot.
M.2 Q-Slide - This new sliding M.2 latch design supports sizes 2242 and 2260 for easy device installation. New M.2 Q-Latch - The new Q-Latch design allows for tool-free installation or removal of M.2 SSDs with just one press. Q-Antenna - With Q-Antenna attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast.
Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in they just snap into place. Less hassle and more consistent performance. Q-Code - The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems and hardware issues. Start Button - This convenient button removes the need to manually jump hard-to-reach pins during testing and troubleshooting.
Q-LED - Q-LED is a set of troubleshooting lights to give PC builders quick indicators to confirm that key components - CPU RAM graphics card storage devices - are functioning normally during startup. Q-LED can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed--even before attempting to boot a newly built PC.
BIOS Flash Back & Clear CMOS - The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected. BIOS Flash Back is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick plug it into the USB BIOS Flash Back port and press the button.
Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed. Advanced mode My Favorites - Quickly locate tuning options and add preferred tools to your favorites list. EZ Flash 3 - Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.
S.M.A.R.T. - Check your storage device Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability or to identify potential failures. GPU POST - Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information. Secure Erase - Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings. Last Modified Log - Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming - Rename SATA ports for easy identification. ASUS User Profile - Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends. Q-Fan Control - Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard Silent Turbo or Full Speed modes. By default system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75° C.
Aura On/Off mode (Stealth) - Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED for a more subdued aesthetic. Software ASUS Driver Hub - ASUS Driver Hub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally.
This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default it supports ASUS motherboards and users are invited to install ASUS Driver Hub after OS installation. Additionally ASUS Driver Hub offers one-click installation and update checks making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.
Dolby ATMOS - ASUS GlideX is a cross-device cross-platform screen-sharing screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs tablets and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring screen extension unified control with one keyboard and mouse easy file transfers and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows macOS Android and iOS.
ASUS GLIDEX - ASUS GlideX is a cross-device cross-platform screen-sharing screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs tablets and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring screen extension unified control with one keyboard and mouse easy file transfers and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows macOS Android and iOS.
HWiNFO - HWiNFO and ROG have collaborated on this comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about hardware components and real-time monitoring of system performance in ROG style. It supports a wide range of hardware devices and it is regularly updated to include the latest technologies. AIDA64 EXTREME - The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components.
AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time allowing voltage readings fan speeds and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.
Armoury Crate - Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system.
In addition Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Sliding LCD Panel The ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme features an LCD panel over the rear I/O that can slide to the right to avoid fan obstruction letting users fully enjoy the bold aesthetic of this flagship platform.
