ASUS AM5 ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero ATX Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero ATX Motherboard is an ATX motherboard based on the AMD X870E chipset and AMD AM5 processor socket. It provides a foundation for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series processors, with memory, storage, expansion, networking and rear I/O options for a compatible custom PC.

Key Features

• AMD AM5
• AMD X870E
• ATX
• AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series processors
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256GB, with high-speed overclocking support
• 20+2+2 power stages
• 10Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth
• ROG SupremeFX high definition audio
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot
• Additional PCIe expansion slots
• 5 x onboard M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 connections
• SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB4 DisplayPort output
• Dynamic OC Switcher
• Core Flex
• PCIe Q-Release Slim
• BIOS FlashBack
• AI Overclocking
• Aura Sync

Processor and Memory Platform

The AMD AM5 socket and AMD X870E platform support AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series processors.

Memory support is specified as 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256GB, with high-speed overclocking support. The final supported speed and capacity depend on the processor, memory kit and BIOS configuration.

Power Delivery and Cooling

The board uses 20+2+2 power stages to supply the processor and platform components. Heatsinks and fan controls support cooling across a suitable completed build.

Expansion Support

The motherboard provides the following expansion connections for compatible graphics cards and add-in devices:

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot
• Additional PCIe expansion slots

Storage Connectivity

M.2 and SATA connections provide options for fast solid-state storage and additional compatible drives.

• 5 x onboard M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 connections
• SATA 6Gb/s ports

Networking

10Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth provides wired and, where specified, wireless network connectivity for the completed PC.

Integrated Audio

ROG SupremeFX high definition audio provides onboard sound for compatible speakers, headsets and audio equipment.

Rear I/O and Display Connections

Rear USB connectivity includes 2 x USB4 plus extensive USB 20Gbps, 10Gbps and USB 2.0 connectivity.

Available motherboard display outputs include USB4 DisplayPort output and require a processor with compatible integrated graphics.

Additional Motherboard Features

• Dynamic OC Switcher
• Core Flex
• PCIe Q-Release Slim
• BIOS FlashBack
• AI Overclocking
• Aura Sync

Platform Specification

Expansion Slots

Storage Connections

Display Outputs

Warranty and Product Information

Please note: Processor, memory, storage and expansion compatibility depend on the exact component model and motherboard BIOS version. Motherboard display outputs require a processor with supported integrated graphics.