ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM5, Compatible processor series: AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series. Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 256 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, Supported storage drive types: HDD SSD, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Ethernet interface type: 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: ATX, Motherboard chipset family: AMD
Clad in a sleek, understated black design, the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero delivers refined performance for high-end builds, featuring a robust 20+2+2 power stage design, support for high-speed DDR5 memory, and the latest PCIe® 5.0 connectivity. It offers five onboard M.2 SSD slots with heatsinks, including a 3D VC M.2 heatsink for advanced thermal performance, along with Realtek 10G Ethernet and USB4® ports for next-generation connectivity. ASUS-exclusive AI technologies and Polymo Lighting II complete the platform, balancing intelligent tuning with a clean, premium aesthetic.

Processor

Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor socket: Socket AM5
Compatible processor series: AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor sockets: Socket AM5

Memory

Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots: 4
Memory slots type: DIMM
Memory channels: Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility: ECC Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory: 256 GB
Unbuffered memory: Yes

Storage controllers

Supported storage drive types: HDD SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported: 4
Number of storage drives supported: 9
RAID support: Yes
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support: Not supported
On-board graphics card: No

Internal I/O

USB 2.0 connectors: 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors: 2
Number of SATA III connectors: 4
Front panel audio connector: Yes
Front panel connector: Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin): Yes
CPU fan connector: Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors: 4
EPS power connector (8-pin): Yes
12V power connector: Yes
Number of temperature sensor headers: 1

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 3
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2
HDMI ports quantity: 1
Microphone in: Yes
S/PDIF out port: Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack: 1

Network

Ethernet LAN: Yes
Ethernet interface type: 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi: Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model: MediaTek MT7927
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 5.4

Features

Motherboard chipset: AMD X870E
Audio chip: Realtek ALC4082
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Product colour: Black
Component for: PC
Motherboard form factor: ATX
Motherboard chipset family: AMD
Windows operating systems supported: Windows 11

Expansion slots

PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots: 2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots: 2
Number of M.2 (M) slots: 5
1st M.2 largest key size: 22110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size: 2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 5.0
3rd M.2 largest key size: 2280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0
4th M.2 largest key size: 2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0

BIOS

BIOS type: UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size: 512 Mbit

Packaging data

Package width: 308 mm
Package depth: 367 mm
Package height: 110 mm
Package weight: 4.43 kg

Weight dimensions

Width: 305 mm
Depth: 244 mm

Packaging content

Cables included: SATA
Antenna included: Yes
Screws included: Yes