Learn more about ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

Model

Brand

ASUS

Model

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

Part Number

90MB1IE0-M0AAY0

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

AM5

CPU Type

Ryzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series

Chipsets

Chipset

AMD X870E

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4x288pin (DDR5)

Maximum Memory Supported

192GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

ECC Supported

Yes

Buffer Supported

Un-buffered

Memory Feature

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 Memory*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)
NitroX Slot
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)

* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 5.0 x16

AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8** or x8/x4/x4 modes***)
** When you use both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2, PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 will run x8.
***When M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and PCIEX16_2 will run x4.

AMD Ryzen 8700/8600 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (only supports PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)

AMD Ryzen 8500/8300 Series Desktop Processors*
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (only supports PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x4, 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 Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

AMD Ryzen 9000 & 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)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

AMD Ryzen 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.
*AMD 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.
** When M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled simultaneously, PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
***When M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and PCIEX16_2 will run x4, M.2_2 will be disabled.

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*
– 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
* 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.

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

Max LAN Speed

5Gbps + 2.5Gbps

Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 be

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4

Rear Panel Ports

Back 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

Onboard 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

Other 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

Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 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

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0″ x 9.6″

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector

Software Feature

BIOS Feature

256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Windows 11

Supported

Features

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 Gen 2 header(s)
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
– Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
– Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
– Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
* To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 6-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.