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The AI PC-ready ROG Crosshair X870E Apex is built for world-record overclocking, courtesy of extensive BIOS features and the exotic cooling of the ROG-exclusive Memory Fan Kit. Beyond its overclocking prowess, it delivers comprehensive support for cutting-edge graphics cards and storage, making it the ultimate platform for AM5 AMD Ryzen performance enthusiasts. Dynamic OC Switcher maximizes CPU performance by letting you set current and temperature thresholds to automatically switch between a manual overlock for heavy multithreaded workloads and Precision Boost Overdrive for single-threaded tasks. The latest Overclocking Load Guard has an enhanced instantaneous current protection mechanism to prevent users from experiencing system crashes during overclocking. For next-level frequency flexibility, the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex features a built-in clock generator that isolates CPU base clock from memory, PCIe, and the Infinity Fabric speed.

CPU

AMD Socket AM5

  • Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
(Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.)
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory

2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5

  • Supports up to
    • 8200+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen 9000 Series Processors,
    • 9600+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™)
  • ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
Onboard Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor:

  • 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C display outputs
    • Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a
Audio

ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080

  • 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
    • A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
    • 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 Features
    • SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    • Savitech SV3H712 AMP
    • Gold-plated audio jacks
    • Rear optical S/PDIF out port
    • Premium audio capacitors
    • Audio cover 
LAN

1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet

  • ASUS LanGuard

Wireless Communication Module

Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm QCNCM865 or MediaTek MT7927)

  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
  • Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth
  • The actual Wi-Fi module that comes with this motherboard may vary, please refer to the label on the product for more details.

Bluetooth v5.4

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors

  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)
    • When both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 are in use, they will each run in x8 mode.
    • When both M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
    • When M.2_2 is enabled, but M.2_3 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
    • When M.2_3 is enabled, but M.2_2 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run in x4 mode.

AMD Ryzen 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors

  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with Q-Release Slim (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 with Q-Release Slim (only supports PCIEx16_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16_2 will be disabled)

AMD X870E Chipset

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Storage Interface

Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

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)
    • When both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 are in use, they will each run in x8 mode.
    • When both M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
    • When M.2_2 is enabled, but M.2_3 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will be disabled.
    • When M.2_3 is enabled, but M.2_2 is not in use, PCIEX16_1 will run in x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run in 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

  • DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology

  • Ryzen 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
  • Ryzen 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
  • Ryzen 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
USB

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)

  • 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)
  • 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
  • 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 10 ports)

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps (supports USB Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+)
    • USB Type-C power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports 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
  • USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Internal I/O 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
  • 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
  • 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers
  • 1 x W_PUMP+ header
  • 1 x Extra Flow Fan header

Power Related

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

Storage Related

  • 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

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

Miscellaneous

  • 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper
  • 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers
  • 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
  • 2 x BCLK button
  • 1 x BIOS Switch button
  • 1 x FlexKey button
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper
  • 1 x Pause switch
  • 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 2 x RSVD switches
  • 1 x RSVD_4 header
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x Slow Mode switch
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
  • 1 x Thermal Sensor header
Back Panel Connectors
  • 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C)
  • 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
  • 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
  • 1 x Wi-Fi module
  • 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
  • 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
  • 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
I/O Controller
  • Not Specified
H/W Monitoring
  • Voltage detection
  • Temperature detection
  • Fan speed detection
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control
BIOS

2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM

  • UEFI AMI BIOS
Unique Features

Extreme OC Kit

  • FlexKey button
  • LN2 Mode
  • ProbeIt
  • ReTry button
  • Safe boot button
  • Start button
  • Slow Mode

Extreme Engine Digi+

  • SMD Capacitor
  • 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-DIMM
  • Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

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
  • CPU Socket lever protector
  • ProCool II
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield
  • SafeSlot
  • SafeDIMM

Aura Sync

  • Addressable Gen2 header(s)

Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support

  • Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher
    • To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.
  • Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
  • Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
Bundled Software

ROG Exclusive Software

  • ROG CPU-Z
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Internet Security (1-year full version)

Armoury Crate

  • AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
  • Aura Creator
  • Aura Sync
  • Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
  • GameFirst
  • HWiNFO

ASUS AI Advisor

ASUS DriverHub

ASUS GlideX

USB Wattage Watcher

TurboV Core

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS

AI Overclocking Guide

ASUS EZ DIY

  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS EZ Flash
  • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • ASUS MyHotkey

FlexKey

Operating SystemSupport for Windows 11  (22H2 & later)
Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

  • 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX with Wi-Fi, AMD X870E Chipset, Socket AM5, ATX Desktop Motherboard

- Socket Socket AM5, AMD X870E Chipset
- Supports Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 Series Processors
- 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots, up to 128GB, DDR5-9600+
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
- 3 x M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe Slots
- 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Slots

- 4 x SATA 3.0 Ports, Supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
- 5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4
- 2 x USB Type-C DisplayPort 1.4a

- 2 x USB Type-C 40Gb/s, 1 x Rear USB Type-C 10Gb/s
- 5 x Rear USB Type-A 10Gb/s, 2 x Rear USB Type-A 5Gb/s
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
- 2 x Rear Audio Jacks
- BIOS Flashback: Update BIOS without CPU / RAM / GPU
- ASUS M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide & M.2 Q-Latch
- ASUS PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim
- ASUS Q-LED & Q-Code for Boot Diagnostics
-
Q-Antenna Quick-Release Wi-Fi Antenna
- Extreme Overclocking Features Including LN2 Mode
- Integrated RGB & 3 x ARGB Gen2 Headers
- Form Factor: ATX
- 3 Year Warranty

  • Product Code: 90MB1KR0-M0EAY0
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