ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Apex motherboard, AM5 (90MB1KR0-M0EAY0)

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX is an ATX-sized motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series AM5 processors. This motherboard offers extensive expansion options and modern connectivity suitable for demanding gaming and efficient workstation use. It supports DDR5 memory, multiple storage solutions, and the latest PCIe and network technologies.

Performance and Memory

The ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX supports AMD’s latest Ryzen processors with an AM5 socket, ensuring compatibility with multiple new generations. The motherboard has two DIMM slots for DDR5-SDRAM memory, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. The memory channels are dual-channel and support both ECC and non-ECC memory, providing flexibility and reliability in memory usage.

Storage and Expandability

The motherboard features a total of nine storage drive slots, including five M.2 slots that support the PCIe 5.0 standard on the first four slots and PCIe 4.0 on the last two. The maximum M.2 sizes supported are 2280 and 22110. Additionally, there are four SATA III connectors for hard drives and SSDs. RAID support is available for levels 0, 1, 5, and 10, enabling versatile storage configurations.

Connectivity and Network

The ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX offers diverse connectivity options, including multiple USB ports: two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and two USB4 Gen 3x2 ports. The Ethernet connection supports speeds up to 5 Gbps, and wireless connectivity is provided by Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4. Additionally, the motherboard includes a PS/2 port, S/PDIF output, and a front panel audio connector to complete the connectivity options.

Design and Additional Features

The motherboard is ATX form factor and black in color. It includes RGB LED lighting with three LED headers, allowing customizable lighting effects. Power connectors include a 24-pin ATX power connector, an 8-pin EPS connector, and a 12 V connector. Cooling is managed by a CPU fan header and two chassis fan headers. The BIOS is UEFI AMI type with a memory size of 512 Mbit. The motherboard supports the Windows 11 operating system.

Features

• Compatible with AMD Ryzen AM5 processors
• DDR5 memory support in dual-channel mode
• Multiple M.2 and SATA III storage slots
• Wide range of USB ports and USB4 support
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity
• 5 Gbps Ethernet LAN connection
• RGB LED lighting with three headers
• ATX form factor and black color

Technical Specifications

• Platform and Processor:
  • AMD X870E chipset
  • AM5 socket
  • Compatible with Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series
• Memory:
  • DDR5-SDRAM
  • 2 DIMM slots
  • Maximum 128 GB
  • Dual-channel
  • ECC and non-ECC supported
• Storage:
  • 5 x M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 and 4.0)
  • M.2 sizes: 2280 and 22110
  • 4 x SATA III connectors
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
• Expansion Slots:
  • 2 x PCIe x16 Gen 5
  • 1 x PCIe x4 Gen 4
  • 1 x PCIe x1 Gen 3
• Connectivity:
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
  • 2 x USB4 Gen 3x2
  • 1 x PS/2
  • 1 x Ethernet LAN 5 Gbps
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • S/PDIF output
  • Front panel audio connector
• Power and Cooling:
  • 24-pin ATX power connector
  • 8-pin EPS power connector
  • 12 V connector
  • CPU fan header
  • Two chassis fan headers
• Other:
  • UEFI AMI BIOS, 512 Mbit
  • RGB LED pin header with 3 LED pins
  • ATX size, black color
  • Windows 11 support

Package Contents

• ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX motherboard
• SATA cables
• Wi-Fi antenna connector
• Screws for installation
• Drivers

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