ROG Crosshair X870E HERO
The AI PC-ready ROG Crosshair X870E Hero offers unyielding power delivery, robust thermal management, hyperspeed connectivity, comprehensive PCIE 5.0 and DDR5 support to unleash the performance of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. Dark hues predominate across this motherboard, drawing your attention to premium metallic textures, nickel-plated surfaces, sleek contours and a stereoscopic visual effect on the large M.2 and chipset heatsink. This board also features our Polymo Lighting II effect. This upgraded lighting module built into the I/O shroud provides more dynamic RGB illumination for the signature ROG logo.
ASUS AI INTELLIGENCE | AI NETWORKING II
AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed ofWiFi 7.
AI OVERCLOCKING
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.
AI OVERCLOCKING
ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.
AI COOLING II
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.
AI COOLING II
A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.
Performance 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.
Core Flex
In its simplest form, you can maximize base clock during lighter loads and set breakpoints to gradually reduce CPU core frequency as temperature or current increases. But the system is extremely adaptable, supporting multiple user-controlled functions that can manipulate power, current, and temperature limits independently so that you can bend CPU performance to your will.
Asynchronous Clock
For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, PCIe, and the Infinity Fabric speed.
Asynchronous Clock
Drive CPU performance to its absolute brink while maintaining the stability of related clock domains.
PBO ENHANCEMENT
AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) pushes the CPU current and voltage budget to opportunistically increase performance.
PBO ENHANCEMENT
By aggressively tuning the PBO parameters, AMD's algorithm can leverage the motherboard's robust power solution to ramp up performance even higher.
Performance MEMORY | DDR5 DOMINATION
Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the8 GT/s mark on the ROG CrosshairX870E Hero.
CPU
AMD Socket AM5 for AMD RyzenTM 9000 and 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop ProcessorsNote
Note: Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
Chipset
AMD X870E
Memory
4 x DIMM slots, max.256GB, DDR5
Supports up to
8200+MT/s(OC) with RyzenTM 9000 Series Processors,
8600+MT/s(OC) with RyzenTM 8000 Series Processors,
8000+MT/s(OC) with RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors,
ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered MemoryNote
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPOTM)
NitroPath DRAM Technology
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
Note: 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/.
Note: Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
1 x HDMITM portNote1
2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C display outputsNote2
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
VGA resolution support depends on processors or graphic cards resolution.
Note1: Supports 4K at 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Note2: Supports max. 4K at 60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a
Expansion Slots
AMD RyzenTM 9000 and 7000 Series Desktop ProcessorsNote1
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x8Note2 or x8/x4/x4 modesNote3)
AMD RyzenTM 8700 and 8600 and 8400 Series Desktop ProcessorsNote1
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx16_1 and total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
AMD RyzenTM 8500 and 8300 Series Desktop ProcessorsNote1
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx16_1 and total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)
Note1: Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
Note2: When both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 are in use, they will each run in x8 mode.
Note3: When M.2_2 is enabled, but M.2_3 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
Note3: When M.2_3 is enabled, but M.2_2 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run in x4 mode.
Note3: When both M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
- 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 ports Note1
AMD RyzenTM 9000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Note2
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Note2
AMD RyzenTM 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports)
AMD X870E Chipset
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 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
Note1: Specifications vary by CPU types.
Note2: When M.2_2 is enabled, but M.2_3 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
Note2: When M.2_3 is enabled, but M.2_2 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run in x4 mode.
Note2: When both M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
RAID Support
AMD RAIDXpert2 TechnologyNote
RyzenTM 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
RyzenTM 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
Note: Specifications vary by CPU types.
Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865 or MediaTek MT7927) Note1
2x2 Wi-Fi 7Note2 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bandNote3
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth
Bluetooth v5.4Note4
Note1: The actual Wi-Fi module that comes with this motherboard may vary, please refer to the label on the product for more details.
Note2 :Wi-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 vendors website for details.
Note3: Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
Note4: The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturers 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+)Note
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
Note: USB Type-C power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.321V max. 3A
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082Note1
- 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
Note1: A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Note2: 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 HDMITM 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 FlashBackTM 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 T