Description
Asus ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX AMD AM5 ATX Gaming Motherboard
90MB1KR0-M0EAY0
AMD X870E (AM5 Socket) ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 18+2+2 power stages, Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, DDR5 slots with AEMP, ROG Memory Fan Kit for DDR5 overclocking, Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots onboard, two PCIe 4.0 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim and full support for next-gen graphics cards, two USB4® ports, two USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II.
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.
- Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- AMD AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors
- Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and AEMP to simplify setup and improve performance
- ROG Overclocking Technologies: Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, Asynchronous Clock and PBO Enhancement
- Robust Power Solution: 18(110A)+2(110A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium SMD capacitors
- Optimized Thermal Design: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with a heatpipe
- Latest M.2 Support: Three onboard PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, all with substantial cooling solutions
- ROG Memory Fan Kit: Cooling solution can unleash memory overclocking up to 9600+ MT/s
- Abundant Connectivity: Dual USB4® Type-C® ports, two USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors (one with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), six additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with full support for next-gen graphics cards
- High-Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
- DIY Friendly Design: PCIe® Slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield
- Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier
- Unmatched Personalization: Three gen 2 ARGB headers, all configurable with ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting
- Renowned Software: ASUS DriverHub, Dolby Atmos®, exclusive 1-year Internet Security subscription, TurboV Core, GlideX, HWiNFO, and 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription
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Additional Information:
Compatibility
- Supports AMD® Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
System Requirements
- Windows® 11
Specifications
| Make and Model | Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Apex ATX Motherboard |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
| Chipset | AMD® X870E |
| CPU Socket | AMD® Socket AM5 |
| 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 |
| Integrated Graphics | 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs*
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications. |
| Storage | 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) 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 ** When M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled simultaneously, PCIEX16_2 will be disabled. *** When M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and PCIEX16_2 will run x4, M.2_2 will be disabled. 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 |
| 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 you use both PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2, PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 will run x8. *** When M.2_3 are enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run x8, and PCIEX16_2 will run x4. **** When M.2_2 and M.2_3 are enabled simultaneously, PCIEX16_2 will be disabled. 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 * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). – To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported. |
| Multi-GPU Support | N/A |
| USB Ports | 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) |
| LAN | 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7* 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 6.5Gbps 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 support Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows® 10, please note that no driver is available, refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. ** 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. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| 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 Audio Features – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – Savitech SV3H712 AMP – Gold-plated audio jacks – Rear optical S/PDIF out port – Premium audio capacitors – Audio cover * 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 |
| Back Panel I/O | 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 |
| Internal I/O | 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 |
| Operating System | Supports Windows® 11 (22H2 & later) |
| BIOS | 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor |
| Dimensions | 12″ x 9.6″ (30.5 x 24.4 cm) |
| Weight | N/A |









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