Description
Designed for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors, this AM5 ATX motherboard runs on the AMD X870 chipset and is built to deliver top-tier performance for gaming and content creation. It combines dual-channel DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 graphics and NVMe capability, and USB4 40Gbps onboard connectivity with robust overclocking features and AMD EXPO technology. Smart cooling controls, comprehensive RGB personalization, and DIY-friendly design elements such as PCIe Slot Q-Release, BIOS FlashBack, and a pre-mounted I/O shield make system building and upgrading simple, while WiFi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet ensure fast, stable connectivity for demanding workloads.
Features
- AMD Socket AM5 supporting AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors
- AMD X870 chipset with support for AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
- Dual-channel DDR5 memory with AMD Extended Memory Profile (AEMP) support, up to 256GB
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for high-speed graphics and NVMe storage
- USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports for fast data transfer and dual 4K display support
- WiFi 7 with 160MHz bandwidth support and Bluetooth v5.4
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software for comprehensive fan and AIO cooler control
- ASUS 5X Protection III including DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, and SafeSlot
- PCIe Slot Q-Release for tool-free graphics card removal
- BIOS FlashBack for CPU-free and button-based BIOS updates
- Pre-mounted stainless-steel back I/O shield for easy, protected installation
- Aura Sync addressable RGB Gen 2 headers for customizable lighting
- ASUS GlideX and DriverHub software for seamless multi-device connectivity and driver management
- Armoury Crate software for centralized RGB and system control
Specifications
Model
CPU
- AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Refer to ASUS support site for CPU support list
Chipset
Memory
- 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB DDR5
- Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 and 8000 Series Processors
- ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
- Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function
Graphics
- 1 x HDMI port
- 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C display outputs
- Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
- Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a
- Graphics specifications may vary by CPU types
Expansion Slots
- AMD Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
- AMD X870 Chipset: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x1 mode), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
- Specifications vary by CPU types
Storage
- Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- AMD Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)
- AMD X870 Chipset: M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Specifications vary by CPU types
RAID Support
- AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
- Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
- Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
- Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
- Specifications vary by CPU types
Ethernet
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
- WiFi 7, 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
- Supports WiFi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate
- Bluetooth v5.4
- WiFi features may vary depending on the operating system
- WiFi 6GHz frequency band availability and regulatory support may vary between countries
USB
- Rear USB (Total 10 ports): 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C), 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A), 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A), 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Audio
- Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output
Back Panel I/O Ports
- 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)
- 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
- 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x WiFi module
- 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 3 x Audio jacks
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Internal I/O Connectors
- Fan and Cooling: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- Power Connector: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
- Storage: 3 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous: 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers, 1 x Clear CMOS header, 1 x Chassis intrusion header, 1 x COM Port header, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO), 1 x S/PDIF Out header, 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin), 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
Special Features
- ASUS 5X Protection III: DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with DrMOS), LANGuard, Overvoltage protection, SafeSlot, Stainless-steel back I/O
- ASUS Q-Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-DIMM, Q-LED Core, Q-Slot
- ASUS Thermal Solution: Flexible M.2 heatsink, VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY: BIOS FlashBack button, BIOS FlashBack LED, ProCool, Pre-mounted I/O shield, SafeSlot
- Aura Sync: Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
Software Features
- ASUS Exclusive Software: Armoury Crate, Aura Creator, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS DriverHub, ASUS GlideX, TurboV Core, ASUS CPU-Z, Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial), WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
- UEFI BIOS: ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode, ASUS MyHotkey
BIOS
- 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
Accessories
- Cables: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- Miscellaneous: 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x M.2 rubber package, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
- Documentation: 1 x Quick start guide
Operating System
Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
