ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero AMD Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard

CPU
AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processorsx
x Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

Chipset
AMD X870E

Memory
4 x DIMM slots, max.192GB, DDR5
Supports up to
8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors,
8600+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 8000 Series Processors,
8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 7000 Series Processors,
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memoryx
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO )
NitroPath DRAM Technology
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
x Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
x Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics
1 x HDMI portx
2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C display outputsxx
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
xSupports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
xxSupports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a

Expansion Slots
AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processorsx
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x8xx or x8/x4/x4 modesxxx)
xx When you use both PCIEX161 and PCIEX162, PCIEX161 and PCIEX162 will run x8.
xxxWhen M.23 are enabled, PCIEX161 will run x8, and PCIEX162 will run x4.
AMD Ryzen 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processorsx
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx161 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx162 will be disabled)
AMD Ryzen 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processorsx
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx161 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
x Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported

Storage
Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsx
AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.21 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.22 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.23 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.21 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.22 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
M.23 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
AMD X870E Chipset
M.24 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.25 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SlimSAS slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
xAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. RAID 5 Function is only supported by AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU.
xx When M.22 and M.23 are enabled simultaneously, PCIEX162 will be disabled.
xxxWhen M.23 are enabled, PCIEX161 will run x8, and PCIEX162 will run x4, M.2_2 will be disabled.

Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7x
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bandxx
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth v5.4xxx

xWi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available, refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.
xx Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
xxx The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB
Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C )
8 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C )
Front USB (Total 10 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps (supports USB Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+)x
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 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
xUSB Type-C power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3-21V max. 3A

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082x
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
x A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
xx The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.

Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C )
8 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C )
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling Related
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
1 x W_PUMP+ header
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
Storage Related
5 x M.2 slots (Key M)
1 x SlimSAS connector
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB
2 x USB 20Gbps connectors (support USB Type-C )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen2 headers
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x LN2 Mode jumper

Special Features
Extreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- LN2 Mode
- ReTry button
- Start button
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black metallic capacitors
- MicroFine alloy choke
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
- Metal backplate
ASUS EZ DIY
- Backplate
- BIOS FlashBack button
- Clear CMOS button
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen2 header(s)
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
- Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcherx
- Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3-21V max. 3A
- Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
x To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.

Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z
- Dolby Atmos
- Internet Security (1-year full version)
- Polymo Lighting II
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
-Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- GameFirst
- HWiNFO
- Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
FlexKey

BIOS
256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories
Cables
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
2 x M.2 Q-Latch package
3 x M.2 Q-Slide package
5 x M.2 rubber package
1 x ROG stickers
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

Operating System
Windows 11

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

What's in the box
Cables
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
2 x M.2 Q-Latch package
3 x M.2 Q-Slide package
5 x M.2 rubber package
1 x ROG stickers
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide