Description:
General Information
Manufacturer: ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX
Brand Name: Asus ROG
Product Line: Crosshair X870E Apex
Product Name: CROSSHAIR X870E APEX Gaming Desktop Motherboard
Marketing Information:
ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX
AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 18+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 slots with AEMP, ROG Memory Fan Kit for DDR5 overclocking, Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, three PCIe®5.0 M.2 slots onboard, two PCIe 4.0 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, PCIe®5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe®Slot Q-Release Slim and full support for next-gen graphics cards, two USB4®ports, two USB 20Gbps Type-C®front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II
- Ready for Advanced AI PCs:Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- AMD AM5 Socket:Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Intelligent Control:ASUS-exclusive AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and AEMP to simplify setup and improve performance
- ROG Overclocking Technologies:Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, Asynchronous Clock and PBO Enhancement
- Robust Power Solution:18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium SMD capacitors
- Optimized Thermal Design:Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with a heatpipe
- Latest M.2 Support:Three onboard PCIe®5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe®4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, all with substantial cooling solutions
- ROG Memory Fan Kit: Cooling solution can unleash memory overclocking up to 9600+ MT/s
- Abundant Connectivity:Dual USB4®Type-C®ports, two USB 20Gbps Type-C®front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), six additional USB 10Gbps ports, t, two PCIe®5.0 x16 SafeSlots with full support for next-gen graphics cards
- High-Performance Networking:Onboard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
- DIY Friendly Design:PCIe®Slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield
- Immersive Audio:ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier
- Unmatched Personalization:Three gen 2 ARGB headers, all configurable with ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting
Product Type: Gaming Desktop Motherboard
Technical Information
AI-powered: Yes
Processor & Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer: AMD
Chipset Model: X870E
Total Processor Supported: 1
Processor Socket: Socket AM5
Processor Supported: Ryzen 7Ryzen 9Memory
Number of Memory Slots: 2
Memory Form Factor: DIMMUDIMMMaximum Memory Supported: 128 GB
Memory Speed Supported: 9600 MHz8200 MHz8000 MHzMemory Technology: DDR5 SDRAM
Error Checking: ECC
I/O Controller
Controller Type: Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported: Yes
RAID Levels: 01510Video
Onboard Video: CPU Dependent Video
Audio
Audio Channels: 7.1
Network & Communication
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth 5.4
Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
Wireless LAN: Yes
Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11be
I/O Expansions
Total Number of Expansion Slots: 8
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 8
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots: 1
Number of PCI Express x4 Slots: 1
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 6
PCI Express Standard: PCI Express 3.0PCI Express 4.0PCI Express 5.0Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of USB Ports: 10
S/PDIF: Yes
VGA: Yes
DisplayPort: Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1
Onboard Interfaces
Number of SATA Interfaces: 4
Number of M.2 Interfaces: 5
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 10
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: ATX
Width: 12.01" (305 mm)
Depth: 9.61" (244 mm)
Miscellaneous
Package Contents:
- CROSSHAIR X870E APEX Gaming Desktop Motherboard
- 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
- 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2
- 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2
- 1 x ROG Memory Fan Kit
- 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
- 1 x Q-connector
- 3 x M.2 Q-Slide package
- 3 x M.2 rubber package
- 1 x ROG stickers
- 1 x ROG thank you card
- 1 x ROG Bottle Opener
- 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
- 1 x Quick start guide
Environmental Compliance:
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS)Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances (Taiwan RoHS)Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) Warranty
Limited Warranty: 3 Year