Features:
AORUS AI SNATCH Bullet Point
Unleash Ultimate Performance with One-Click Activation.
Auto DDR5 Memory Boost
With just a single click, unleash the full potential of DDR5 memory, instantly boosting your gaming and work efficiency.
One-Click Acceleration
Enhance DDR5 speeds with a single click.
Fast AI Performance
Accelerate AI processing for greater performance
Up to 8% AI Performance*
Enhanced Computing Power
Let your system faster, and performant.
Up to 9% Memory Performance*
Zenith of the Memory
AORUS gaming motherboards boost DDR5 memory performance and offer top-notch compatibility using various advanced methods.
Exclusive BIOS Design
Advanced BIOS functionality provides seamless optimization of industry-leading DDR5 memory performance.
AMD EXPO™ Settings
Optimize memory with AMD's user-friendly profiles.
AMD EXPO™ User Profile
Boost Performance: Get the most out of your system's memory.
AMD EXPO™ User Profile
Harness the power of AMD profiles to fine-tune your memory for outstanding system performance.
Custom SPD Profiles
Create and manage two unique SPD profiles, ready to transfer between machines.
Fast Performance Simulation
Automatically adjusts clock and timing parameters, quickly simulating optimal memory performance.
Profile Management
Save and load your preferred memory settings, and share them with ease.
Enhance non-overclockable DDR5 Speeds
Push the limits of your non-overclockable DDR5 memory with boosted frequencies.
Instant Reset
One-click to clear and restore memory settings for quick adjustments.
Unmatched Hardware Excellence
Elevate your gaming with our state-of-the-art technology for a superior experience.
Unleash Revolutionary DDR5 Technology
Maximize DDR5 performance with our groundbreaking technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.
Shielded Memory Routing
Advanced shielding inside the PCB keeps your memory signals clean and interference-free.
Daisy-Chained Routing
Innovative design removes signal bottlenecks, allowing for blazing-fast memory speeds and a superior gaming setup.
6-layer Server-grade PCB
Top-of-the-line server-grade PCB material minimizes signal loss, providing ultra-fast DDR5 data transmission.
Steady Power
Better Play AORUS Series, steady power keeps your gaming smooth.
Digital Twin VRM Design
Delivers consistent, high-powered performance to elevate your overclocking to the next level.
16 VCORE Phases DrMOS 60A
Unlock the full power of your multi-core CPU for unmatched performance.
2 SOC Phases DrMOS 60A
Optimized for integrated GPU performance and memory management within the CPU.
2 MISC Phases Ppak
Deliver reliable power to your CPU-connected PCIe lanes for uninterrupted performance.
Comprehensive Thermal
AORUS motherboards come with advanced full-metal thermal design and durable heatsinks to keep your system cool and efficient.
VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array
These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool.
"Stay Cool, Game On"
High-coverage MOSFETs with integrated molded heatsinks
4x larger surface area for enhanced heat dissipation
With up to 4 times the surface area of traditional coolers, this advanced design significantly boosts MOSFET cooling performance.
Multi-cut design with channels for improved airflow
7 W/mK thermal pad for efficient thermal conductivity
True one-piece heatsink design
Ultimate Heatpipe for optimal heat transfer
M.2 Thermal Guard L
with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate
M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate
Smart Fan 6
Cool. Quiet. Customized.
Smart Fan 6
Superior cooling performance and whisper-quiet operation for your gaming rig.
High Current Support
Dual Curve Mode
Precision Control
Fan Stop Technology
Enhance Fan Curve UI
Manual Input
Fan Curve Profile
Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode
EZ Tuning
Hassle-free Assembly
Our cutting-edge motherboard is designed for the ultimate DIY experience. Creating your own PC becomes a delightful and smooth process.
WIFI EZ-Plug
The WIFI EZ-Plug design integrates Wi-Fi antenna plugs into one adapter, EZ to install.
Fast-Access Controls
Handy, Revert, Refresh
EZ Debug Zone
Centralized debug LEDs and control buttons provide a handy and organized troubleshooting process when building a new computer.
Multi-key
A flexible control key for reset with BIOS-level reconfiguration options for diverse usage scenarios.
RGB Switch
Disable all light displays on the motherboard.
Safe Mode
Access BIOS safe mode to modify select settings while preserving other configurations.
Direct-To-BIOS
Access the BIOS settings directly without keyboard inputs.
DRAM Installtion Optimization Indicators
designed to guide the correct installation of DDR5 (Dual Channel) memory modules.
Optimal DRAM Installation Indicator-
The DRAM Indicator LED will turn on when a module is installed into a non-recommended slot.-
Q-FLASH Auto Scan
The new Auto Scan function featues when using USB flashdrive during Q-Flash Auto Scan, the BIOS file will be auto scanned instead of searching manually.
Q-FLASH Plus
Effortlessly upgrade your BIOS without the need to install CPU, RAM, or GPU.
EZ-Latch Designs
User-friendly designs simplifying the assembly process.
Sensor panel Link
The built-in video port streamlines Sensor Panel setup without management concerns.
Enhanced PCB Design for Superior Gameplay
Serving as the cornerstone of the motherboard, the PCB holds a fundamental and vital influence on system performance.
6L Server-grade PCB
Facilitates condensed integration, ensuring signal fidelity, power consistency, and diminished EMI for premium performance systems.
2X Copper Enhancement
Optimizes system efficiency through enhanced thermal management, improved power delivery, and comprehensive overclocking capabilities.
56% Lower Dissipation Factor
Our cutting-edge technology enhances signal integrity in high-frequency circuits, establishing new level in high-speed electronic engineering.
All-round Connectivity
Experience ultimate connectivity with next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi solutions, delivering lightning-fast data transfer speeds.
Wi-Fi 7 brings you the Ultimate VR experience
Wi-Fi 7 transforms the VR landscape with its exceptional bandwidth and minimal latency, delivering an unparalleled, seamless immersive VR experience.
160 MHz channels
Wi-Fi 7 introduces support for expansive 160 MHz channels, dramatically increasing bandwidth for unprecedented data transfer speeds.
4K-QAM
Leveraging 4K-QAM technology, Wi-Fi 7 elevates data throughput, enabling lightning-fast file transfers and buffer-free streaming.
Multi-link Operation
Wi-Fi 7's MLO (Multi-Link Operation) technology allows strategic bandwidth allocation - dedicating 2.4GHz for streaming and 5/6GHz for gaming, resulting in a superior and interruption-free network experience.
Deterministic low latency
With its deterministic low latency, Wi-Fi 7 minimizes delays, making it the best choice for time-sensitive applications such as video conferencing and competitive online gaming.
GIGABYTE Directional Ultra-high Gain Antenna
Boost your signal strength with GIGABYTE's Ultra-high gain Antenna, featuring smart antenna technology for optimized Wi-Fi signal transmission.
Dual 40Gbps USB4 with DP-Alt
The dual latest USB4 Type-C ports provide blistering fast and reliable transfer speed up to 40 Gbps of each. Featuring extensive comparability, efficient charging, and ultra-HD displayport connectivity, USB4 is beneficial to video editing, large file transfers, and data-intensive tasks.
True High-Fidelity Music
Dive into enveloping surround sound and enjoy DSD audio playback with the Realtek ALC1220 Codec.
Audiophile Grade Capacitors
Premium Grade Audio capacitors ensure consistent power delivery, recreating a professional studio-quality sound experience.
Born from Ultra Durable™
Technology embodies our commitment to excellence, providing gamers with a platform that's not only powerful but also built for longevity and reliability. AORUS series motherboards are engineered to endure and excel.
PCIe UD Slot X
The latest PCIe UD Slot X offers unparalleled robustness, delivering superior protection for your graphics card.
10X load-bearing capacity
integrated, single-piece design anchored to a exclusive backplate
Inner Lining Rubber Strip
Safeguards your graphics card's PCB against potential damage
Zinc Alloy
Provides effective EMI shielding for high-frequency signals
M.2 UD Slot PG5
employs a unibody, stainless-steel shield design, reinforcing M.2 slots and optimizing signal integrity.
1.3X
greater strength in X-axis stress tests
1.5X
greater strength in Y-axis stress tests
Employs SMD technology
to minimize signal degradation
UD Power Connector
Our innovative UD Power Connector design enhances power conductivity and thermal dissipation.
Solid Pins
Delivers superior conductivity and signal transmission and reduces metal wear from repeated connections.
Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
Features a metal reinforcement plate for the PCIe x16 slot, enhancing stability and durability to support large graphics cards.
Collaborative Excellence in Computing
GIGABYTE motherboards showcases our devotion to BIOS improvement. Through synergy with our user community, we democratize next-level computing power.
UC BIOS
Restructured with user-centered and intuitive performance adjustment mechanisms.
Multi-Theme
Multiple BIOS skin with newly exclusive grayscale mode
AIO Fan Control
Adjust AIO fan speed in the BIOS
Multi-Theme
The newly exclusive grayscale mode provides a refreshing interface, ensuring a significantly more friendly and pleasant user experience.
AIO Fan Control
Enable non-windows users to adjust AIO fan speed in the BIOS before entering the OS.
Refined BIOS Interface
GIGABYTE User-Centred (UC) BIOS elevates the interface, delivering an optimized experience through an easy-to-navigate layout and attractive design for optimal usability.
Quick Access Function
GIGABYTE UC BIOS' Quick Access function selects brings 9 key options from Advanced Mode directly into Easy Mode, enabling swift adjustments without extensive navigation.
AORUS & HWiNFO Co-branded OSD
AORUS and HWiNFO co-branded OSD(On-Screen Display) can display values as text or graphs in an overlay or independent window, also in full-screen applications and games, with no need for additional software installation.
Default AORUS skin
When using HWiNFO on a GIGABYTE motherboard, a custom AORUS-themed interface automatically activates, offering light and dark options. This AORUS Skin can be manually applied to non-GIGABYTE boards as well.
Memory Timings Monitor
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of GIGABYTE and HWiNFO experts, this sophisticated monitoring tool now provides unprecedented detail in memory timing readouts. This empowers users to closely track memory performance and gather crucial insights.
Detailed BIOS information
GIGABYTE motherboard users can now access comprehensive BIOS details in real-time through HWiNFO. This includes toggle and tweaker statuses, as well as BIOS versions. No need for system reboots to check BIOS info. anymore.
GIGABYTE Control Center
A unified software platform encompassing multiple GIGABYTE product.
RGB Fusion
Personalize the RGB illumination on your motherboard and connected peripherals.
Spotlight your flair
Liberate your imagination using GCC's versatile illumination options for your motherboard. Tailor your setup with eye-catching displays that mirror your unique personality and preferences.
Varnish your shine
Programmable RGB LED connectors enable precise control over individual LEDs (for ARGB GEN2 devices), seamlessly managed through the GCC.
BUILD FOR THE MOST ADVANCED PC FOR GAMING AND CREATING
When only the fastest will do, an AMD X800-series motherboard delivers. With USB 4.0 onboard along with robust overclocking1 capabilities, featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO™ technology and PCIe® 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD X800-series motherboard and AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.
Specifications:
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Specifications | |
| Product Code | MB-GX870E-AE+W |
| CPU | AMD Socket AM5, support for: |
| AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors/ | |
| AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors/ | |
| AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors | |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Memory | Support for DDR5 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 memory modules |
| 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules | |
| Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO ) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules | |
| (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules.) | |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics support+ASMedia USB4 Controller: |
| - 2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@240 Hz | |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR. | |
| Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics support: | |
| - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz | |
| * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR. | |
| ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. | |
| - 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz | |
| * Support for HDMI 1.4 version | |
| (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) | |
| Support for up to quad-display at the same time | |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220 CODEC |
| * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. | |
| High Definition Audio | |
| 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel | |
| * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. | |
| Support for S/PDIF Out | |
| LAN | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication module | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0) |
| - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands | |
| - BLUETOOTH 5.4 | |
| - Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard | |
| Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1/1.2) | |
| - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands | |
| - BLUETOOTH 5.4 | |
| - Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard | |
| (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) | |
| * Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.) | |
| **Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations. | |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU: |
| AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode | |
| * The M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors share bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. | |
| When the M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU connector is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode. | |
| AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode | |
| AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode | |
| (The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.) | |
| Chipset: | |
| - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1) | |
| - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2) | |
| Storage Interface | 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs: |
| AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| 2 x M.2 connectors (M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs: | |
| AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| * The M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors become unavailable when an AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1/Phoenix 2 processor is used. | |
| 1 x M.2 connector (M2D_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices | |
| * RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors. | |
| RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices | |
| USB | CPU+ASMedia USB4 controller: |
| - 2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports on the back panel | |
| CPU: | |
| - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the back panel | |
| Chipset: | |
| - 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header | |
| - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel | |
| - 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) | |
| - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB 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 | |
| 3 x system fan headers | |
| 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3 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, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support | |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers | |
| 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers | |
| 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) | |
| 1 x HDMI port (Note) | |
| 1 x power button | |
| 1 x reset button | |
| 1 x reset jumper | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x Q-Flash Plus button |
| 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 1 x HDMI port (Note) | |
| 2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports (DisplayPort (Note)) | |
| 1 x RJ-45 port | |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) | |
| 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R) | |
| 2 x audio jacks | |
| 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector | |
| I/O Controller | iTE I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection |
| Temperature detection | |
| Fan speed detection | |
| Water cooling flow rate detection | |
| Fan fail warning | |
| Fan speed control | |
| * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan(pump) you install. | |
| Noise detection | |
| BIOS | 1 x 256 Mbit flash |
| Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS | |
| PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 | |
| Unique Features | Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) |
| * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. | |
| Support for Q-Flash | |
| Support for Q-Flash Plus | |
| Support Smart Backup | |
| Bundled Software | Norton Internet Security (OEM version) |
| LAN bandwidth management software | |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
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