ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero AM5 ATX DDR5 Motherboard

Take your high-performance PC build to the next level with the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero motherboard. Designed for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors, this premium ATX motherboard combines the AMD X870E chipset with DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 expansion and extensive high-speed storage connectivity. Five M.2 slots provide flexibility for NVMe SSD configurations, while Wi-Fi 7, dual 10Gb and 5Gb Ethernet and USB4 connectivity deliver fast networking and versatile device support. ROG SupremeFX audio, advanced cooling features and enthusiast-focused overclocking controls make it a powerful foundation for demanding gaming, content creation and custom PC builds.
Features:
AMD AM5 Platform: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors.
AMD X870E Chipset: Designed for high-performance gaming systems and enthusiast PC configurations.
High-Speed DDR5 Memory: Four DIMM slots support up to 256GB of DDR5 memory with dual-channel architecture.
Advanced Memory Technology: Supports AMD EXPO, ASUS AEMP, DIMM Fit, DIMM Fit Pro and NitroPath DRAM Technology.
PCIe 5.0 Expansion: Two PCIe x16 slots support PCIe 5.0 with compatible Ryzen 9000 and 7000 Series processors. Available bandwidth and configurations depend on the CPU and slot configuration.
Five M.2 Slots: Supports multiple NVMe SSDs, including PCIe 5.0 x4 storage with compatible processors.
SATA Storage: Four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional storage connectivity.
AMD RAID Support: Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 with compatible Ryzen processors; SATA ports connected through the ASMedia controller do not support RAID.
Wi-Fi 7: 2×2 wireless networking with support for 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands and bandwidth up to 320MHz.
Dual High-Speed Ethernet: Includes Realtek 10Gb and 5Gb Ethernet for fast wired networking.
USB4 Connectivity: Two rear USB Type-C ports support transfer speeds up to 40Gbps.
Extensive USB Connectivity: Nine rear USB 10Gbps ports and two front USB 20Gbps Type-C connectors provide flexible peripheral connectivity.
Front USB-C Fast Charging: One front-panel USB-C connector supports up to 60W Power Delivery and Quick Charge 4+, when the required PCIe power connection is installed.
ROG SupremeFX Audio: ALC4082 7.1-channel audio codec and ESS ES9219 Quad DAC for high-quality sound.
Advanced Cooling: Includes M.2 heatsinks, a 3D VC M.2 heatsink, VRM heatsinks, a metal backplate and a 60mm ROG assistant fan.
Enthusiast Controls: Features Start, ReTry and FlexKey buttons, LN2 Mode and an alteration PCIe mode switch.
Easy Installation: Includes M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release, Q-Slide, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED diagnostics and a pre-mounted I/O shield.
Customisable RGB Lighting: Three Addressable Gen 2 headers support ASUS Aura Sync.
BIOS FlashBack: Update compatible BIOS firmware using the dedicated BIOS FlashBack button.
Specifications:
Brand: ASUS ROG
Model: ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero
Manufacturer Part Number: 90MB1NT0-M0EAY0
CPU Socket: AMD AM5
Supported Processors: AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors
Chipset: AMD X870E
Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions (L × W): 30.5 × 24.4 cm
Memory Type: DDR5
Memory Slots: 4 × DIMM
Maximum Memory Capacity: 256GB
Memory Architecture: Dual-channel
Memory Speed: Up to 8600+ MT/s with Ryzen 9000, 9600+ MT/s with Ryzen 8000 and 8000+ MT/s with Ryzen 7000 processors under specified overclocking conditions. Actual speeds depend on the CPU, memory configuration and BIOS settings.
Memory Compatibility: ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DDR5; AMD EXPO and ASUS AEMP supported
Expansion Slots: 2 × PCIe x16 slots, with generation and lane allocation dependent on the installed processor
M.2 Slots: 5 × M.2
M.2 Storage Support: PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, depending on slot and processor
SATA Ports: 4 × SATA 6Gb/s
RAID: AMD RAIDXpert2 RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 with supported processors; ASMedia-controller SATA ports excluded
Ethernet: 1 × Realtek 10Gb Ethernet; 1 × Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
Wireless Networking: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2, up to 320MHz bandwidth
Bluetooth: 5.4 with LE Audio support
Rear USB: 2 × USB4 Type-C 40Gbps; 6 × USB Type-A 10Gbps; 3 × USB Type-C 10Gbps
Front USB-C Connectors: 2 × USB 20Gbps, one supporting up to 60W Power Delivery and QC4+
Other Front USB Headers: 2 × USB 5Gbps headers supporting 4 additional ports; 3 × USB 2.0 headers supporting 6 additional ports
Display Outputs: 1 × HDMI 2.1; 2 × USB4 Type-C display outputs
Maximum Display Resolution: HDMI up to 4K at 60Hz; USB4 display output depends on the processor or graphics configuration
Audio Codec: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1-channel HD audio
Audio DAC: ESS ES9219 Quad DAC
Audio Playback: Up to 32-bit/384kHz via the front panel
Internal Fan Headers: 1 × CPU fan, 1 × CPU OPT fan, 1 × AIO pump, 4 × chassis fan and 1 × W_PUMP+
Power Connectors: 1 × 24-pin main power, 2 × 8-pin CPU power and 1 × 8-pin PCIe power
RGB Headers: 3 × Addressable Gen 2
BIOS: 64MB (512Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Operating System Support: Windows 11

What's in the box
1 x ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero Motherboard
4 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables
1 x DDR5 Fan Holder
1 x ROG Assistant Fan (60mm)
1 x Screw Package for Cooling Kit
1 x Thermal Pad for M.2 22110
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-Connector
3 x M.2 Q-Slide Packages
5 x M.2 Backplate Rubber Packages
1 x ROG Sticker Set
1 x ROG VIP Card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
1 x Quick Start Guide