ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7

ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7

Prepare for the future with the ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 motherboard, the most powerful and advanced platform for AM5, specifically designed to unleash the potential of the new generation of AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series processors. This motherboard offers an unmatched combination of connectivity speed and overclocking capability, supporting DDR5 memory at an incredible speed of up to 8000+ MT/s through EXPO™ technology. It also ensures the fastest possible data experience thanks to the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot, along with revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 technology for wireless network speeds like never before.

Features of the ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Motherboard

Processor and Power Management System (VRM) Support:

• Processor socket: AMD Socket AM5, supports the new generation of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 processors as well as the 8000 and 7000 Series.
• The chipset: AMD X870 Chipset, designed for the highest levels of performance.
• Power Design: The motherboard features a DIGI+ VRM digital power design with high-quality DrMOS units, providing completely clean and stable power to the processor to support overclocking and high loads over the long term, ensuring low temperatures thanks to the efficient VRM cooling system.

Memory (RAM) and Bus Speed:

• Type and number of slots: 4 DIMM slots of DDR5 type (Dual Channel), with an exceptional maximum capacity of up to 256 GB to accommodate all complex task requirements.
• Maximum supported memory speed: Supports extreme overclocking speeds exceeding 8000 MT/s, and is equipped with AMD EXPO™ and ASUS AEMP technology for one-touch memory profile tuning to achieve the highest RAM speeds.

Expansion and Storage (PCIe and M.2):

• Main graphics card slot: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, ready for next-generation cards with the maximum possible bandwidth, supported by a Q-Release button for easy removal of the graphics card.
• Fast M.2 Slots: A total of 3 x M.2 slots for fast storage. It includes a primary slot that supports PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds (for storage at 12+ GB/s), along with two additional slots that support PCIe 4.0 x4, with flexible heat sinks for all slots to ensure thermal performance does not drop.
• SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports to support traditional storage devices.

Communication, Networks, and Backdoors:

• The wireless network: The leading Wi-Fi 7 technology (802.11be), with a transfer speed of up to 2.9Gbps and an innovative Q-Antenna to ensure wide coverage and exceptional stability.
• Wired Network (LAN): Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port with ASUS LANGuard protection for a reliable wired connection.
• High-speed USB ports: Two USB4® rear ports (Type-C) at 40Gbps, and one internal front USB connector at 20Gbps (Type-C) to support the fastest next-generation accessories, along with a full set of USB 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports.
• Easy build features: Comes with a pre-mounted I/O shield and a BIOS FlashBack™ button on the rear panel for easy firmware updates.

The ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 motherboard delivers exceptional performance that pushes the boundaries of speed with revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 and DDR5 memory reaching up to 8000+ MT/s, making it the perfect choice for any gaming system or professional work that demands the latest technology.

Specifications of the ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Motherboard

CPU

AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*

* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

Chipset

AMD X870 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5

Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors

ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM*

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)

* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.

* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x HDMI™ port**

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs***

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.

** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. 

*** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a.

*** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)

AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**

AMD X870 Chipset

2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)***

* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

** Specifications vary by CPU types.

*** PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 ports. Both SATA ports will be disabled when PCIEX16(G3) slot is running. You can enter the BIOS to adjust the default Settings as required.

- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 3 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 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**

AMD X870 Chipset

M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports share bandwidth with M.2_2 slot. The M.2_2 slot will be disabled when either of the two USB4® (40Gbps) ports is running. You can enter the BIOS to adjust the default Settings as required.

* The PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 ports. Both SATA ports will be disabled when the PCIEX16(G3) slot is running. You can enter the BIOS to adjust the default Settings as required.

** Specifications vary by CPU types.

RAID Support

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

* Specifications vary by CPU types.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 7*

2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**

Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.

Bluetooth® v5.4***

* Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system.

For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.

For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.

** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.

*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB

• Rear USB (Total 10 ports)

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)

3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

• Front USB (Total 7 ports)

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 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

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*

- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback

• Audio Features

- Audio Shielding

- Premium audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)

3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x Wi-Fi module

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port

3 x Audio jacks

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

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

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

• Power Related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors

• Storage Related

3 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• USB

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

• Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x Chassis Intrusion header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)

1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage protection

- SafeSlot

- Stainless-steel back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- PCIe Slot Q-Release

- Q-Antenna

- Q-Dashboard

- Q-DIMM

- Q-LED Core

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Flexible M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- ProCool

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeSlot

Aura Sync

- Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II

ASUS AI Advisor

ASUS DriverHub

ASUS GlideX

TurboV Core

ASUS CPU-Z

Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- ASUS MyHotkey

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

• Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

• Miscellaneous

1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

1 x M.2 rubber package

1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD

• Documentation
• 1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )