X870E AORUS MASTER Gaming Motherboard (AMD AM5)
The X870E AORUS MASTER is designed for high-end gaming and content creation on the latest AMD platforms, delivering powerful performance, advanced connectivity, and a DIY‑friendly design.
Key Features
- Next-Gen Platform
- AMD Socket AM5
- Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors
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AMD X870E chipset
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Extreme DDR5 Performance
- DDR5 overclocking support up to 8600 MT/s
- Dual Channel DDR5: 4 x DIMM slots (up to 256 GB)
- Supports ECC and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMMs
- AMD EXPO and XMP memory profile support
- Auto DDR5 Memory Boost and One-Click Acceleration for instant performance gains
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“Zenith of the Memory” design for enhanced DDR5 performance and compatibility
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Steady Power Delivery
- Digital twin 16+2+2 phases VRM solution
- Designed for consistent, high-powered performance and advanced overclocking
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New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real‑time CPU power phase monitoring
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Advanced Cooling & Thermal Design
- Comprehensive full‑metal thermal design
- VRM Thermal Armor Advanced with I/O ZONE AORUS LIGHTING
- M.2 Thermal Guard XL
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DDR Wind Blade: enhanced active cooling for memory modules
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Ultra-Fast Storage
- 4 x M.2 slots, including 3 x PCIe 5.0 x4
- RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe SSDs
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RAID 0/1/10 support for SATA storage
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High-Speed Networking
- Realtek 5GbE LAN
- Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 with directional ultra‑high gain antenna
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Bluetooth 5.3
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Extended Connectivity
- Dual USB4 Type‑C with DP‑Alt and DisplayPort video output
- HDMI and front HDMI support
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Rich USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 / Gen 2 / Gen 1 and USB 2.0 connectivity
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Premium Audio
- Realtek ALC1220 HD Audio Codec
- DTS:X Ultra support
- WIMA audiophile‑grade capacitors
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2/4/5.1/7.1‑channel audio and S/PDIF Out
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Ultra Durable Design
- PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics cards
- Ultra Durable PCIe Armor: metal back plate on PCIe x16 slot for added durability
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Engineered to endure and excel for long‑term reliability
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DIY-Friendly Assembly
- M.2 EZ-Match: magnetic alignment for easy installation of large heatsinks
- WIFI EZ-Plug: simplified Wi‑Fi antenna installation
- EZ-Latch Plus: quick release & screwless PCIe and M.2 slots
- EZ-Latch Click: screwless M.2 heatsinks
- Sensor Panel Link: onboard video port for simple in‑chassis panel setup
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Onboard power and reset buttons
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User-Centric Software & BIOS
- Friendly UI with multi-theme support
- AIO fan control and Q-Flash auto scan in BIOS and software
- GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) support
- Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus support
- Smart Backup support
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Collaborative BIOS improvement through user community feedback
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Built for Advanced Gaming & Creation
- Designed for AMD X800‑series platform
- USB4 onboard, robust overclocking capabilities
- Faster dual-channel DDR5 with AMD EXPO
- PCIe 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe
- Created for the most demanding games and biggest creative projects
Specifications
CPU & Chipset
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
Memory
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | DDR5 |
| Supported Speeds | 8600(OC) / 8400(OC) / 8200(OC) / 8000(OC) / 7800(OC) / 7600(OC) / 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s |
| Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets |
| Max Capacity | Up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Channel Architecture | Dual channel |
| ECC Support | Supports ECC and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMMs |
| Profile Support | AMD EXPO and XMP |
Onboard Graphics
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics support |
| USB4 Display Output | ASMedia USB4 Controller: 2 x USB4 Type‑C ports with DisplayPort video output, max 3840x2160@240 Hz |
| Rear HDMI | 1 x HDMI port, max 4096x2160@60 Hz |
| Front HDMI | 1 x Front HDMI port, max 1920x1080@30 Hz |
Audio
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Codec | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Technology | DTS:X Ultra, High Definition Audio |
| Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
| Digital Out | Support for S/PDIF Out |
| Components | WIMA audiophile grade capacitors |
LAN & Wireless
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| LAN | Realtek 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) |
| Wireless | Qualcomm Wi‑Fi 7 QCNCM865 |
| Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz bands |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wireless Standard | Support for 11be 320MHz |
Expansion Slots
| Slot | Source | Standard & Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x PCIEX16 | CPU | AMD Ryzen 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x16 (operates up to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU are populated) AMD Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x8 AMD Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| 1 x PCIEX4_1 | Chipset | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| 1 x PCIEX4_2 | Chipset | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
Storage
| Connector | Source | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x M2A_CPU | CPU | Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs Ryzen 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1/2: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 |
| 2 x M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU | CPU | Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs Ryzen 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 |
| 1 x M2D_SB | Chipset | Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s | Chipset | SATA devices |
RAID Support
- NVMe SSDs: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- SATA storage: RAID 0, 1, 10
USB
CPU + ASMedia USB4 Controller
- 2 x USB4 Type‑C ports on back panel (with DisplayPort support)
CPU
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A port (red) on back panel
Chipset + USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on back panel
Chipset
- 1 x USB Type‑C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (via internal header)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A ports (red) on back panel
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports via internal headers
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on back panel, 4 via internal headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24‑pin ATX main power connector
- 2 x 8‑pin ATX 12V power connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
- 4 x system fan headers
- 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
- 4 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
- 1 x RGB LED strip header
- 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x USB Type‑C header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x noise detection header
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (for GC‑TPM2.0 SPI / GC‑TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 / GC‑TPM2.0 SPI V2 modules)
- 1 x HDMI port (Note)
- 1 x power button
- 1 x reset button
- 1 x reset jumper
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 2 x temperature sensor headers
- Voltage measurement points
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x Q‑Flash Plus button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x HDMI port (Note)
- 2 x USB4 Type‑C ports (with DisplayPort support (Note))
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A ports (red)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ‑45 LAN port
- 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
- 2 x audio jacks
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
Controllers & Monitoring
- I/O Controller: iTE I/O Controller Chip
- Monitoring Capabilities:
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Fan fail warning
- Fan speed control
BIOS
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash
- AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
- Supports: PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features & Software
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- Support for Q‑Flash & Q‑Flash Plus
- Support for Smart Backup
- Bundled Software:
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System & Form Factor
- OS Support: Windows 11 64‑bit
- Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
The X870E AORUS MASTER is born from Ultra Durable technology and collaborative excellence in computing, providing a powerful, reliable, and future‑ready foundation for high‑performance gaming and creation PCs.
