ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 (W) ATX Motherboard — AMD AM5 Socket, Supports Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series CPUs, 4x DDR5 DIMM up to 256GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, 3x M.2 (PCIe 5.0/4.0), 4x SATA 6Gb/s, USB4 40Gbps Type-C, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Realtek 2.5Gb LAN, Aura S

The ASUS X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 (W) is a high-end ATX motherboard designed for AMD AM5 platform builds, supporting the latest Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. It delivers elite performance, future-proof connectivity, and advanced cooling, making it ideal for gaming rigs, content creation workstations, and high-performance desktops.

With Wi-Fi 7, USB4 (40Gbps), PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU support, and DDR5-8000+ OC speeds, this board is built for next-gen hardware and AI-ready systems. The ASUS Q-Design features, Aura Sync RGB, and AI-based thermal tuning enhance both user experience and system reliability.

CPU & Chipset

• Socket: AM5 – supports:
  • AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, 7000 series (Zen 5, Zen 4, Zen 3+)
  • AMD EPYC™, Threadripper™ (if compatible)
• Chipset: AMD X870 – high-end chipset with full PCIe 5.0 support
• Memory Support:
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots – dual-channel architecture
  • Max Capacity: 256GB (4x 64GB)
  • Speeds: Up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) via AMD EXPO and ASUS AEMP III
  • Types: Non-ECC, ECC, CUDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered DIMM)
  • Features:
    • AMD EXPO and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) for easy overclocking
    • DIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility
    • On-Die ECC support for non-ECC memory

Graphics & Display Output

• Integrated Graphics: Supports AMD Radeon Graphics (based on CPU)
• Display Outputs (Back Panel):
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz (with HDR)
  • 2 x USB4 / Thunderbolt™ 5 Type-C® ports – support DisplayPort 1.4a output
    • Up to 4K@60Hz per port
    • Dual 4K display output supported when used with integrated graphics
    • Thunderbolt™ 5 bandwidth limited by DisplayPort™ 2.1 (up to 77.4 Gbit/s)
    • Chain monitors using verified Thunderbolt™ cables for best results
• Note: For high-performance gaming, a discrete GPU is recommended.

Expansion & Connectivity

• PCIe Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 – for Ryzen 9000/7000 series CPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 – operates at x8/x4 mode for Ryzen 8000 series
  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x1 electrical) – from chipset
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1 electrical) – from chipset
• Thunderbolt™ 5 Support:
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C®) – supports 40Gbps bi-directional speed
  • Daisy-chaining up to 6 devices
  • Dual 4K@60Hz display output
  • USB4 compatibility
  • When used for two displays via integrated graphics, the Thunderbolt™ 4 port will not output any display
• Storage Options:
  • 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) – all support NVMe SSDs:
    • M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps)
    • M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)
    • M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives
• RAID Support:
  • AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology – supports RAID 0/1/5/10
  • M.2_2 slot disables when USB4 ports are used
  • Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports

Networking & Wireless

• Ethernet:
  • 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet – wired gigabit connectivity
  • Supports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot
• Wireless:
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) – 2x2 dual-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
  • Max transfer rate: up to 2.9 Gbps
  • Supports 320MHz bandwidth
  • Windows 11 22H2 or later required for full Wi-Fi 7 functionality
• Bluetooth:
  • Bluetooth 5.4 – for wireless peripherals and audio
• Software Support:
  • Compatible with ASUS Armoury Crate and ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)

USB Ports

• Rear I/O:
  • 2 x USB4 / Thunderbolt™ 5 Type-C® (40Gbps)
  • 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
  • 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
  • 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Front Panel Headers:
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C®) – supports 1 x USB 20Gbps port
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header – supports 2 x USB 5Gbps ports
  • 1 x USB 2.0 header – supports 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• USB Power Delivery:
  • USB Type-C® power delivery output: max 5V/3A

Audio

• Codec: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio
• Features:
  • 24-bit/192 kHz playback
  • 120 dB SNR stereo playback, 113 dB SNR recording input
  • Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
  • Internal audio amplifier for enhanced sound quality
  • Jack detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack retasking
  • Premium audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, gold-plated jacks
• Note: 32-bit/192 kHz not supported for 7.1 surround sound due to HDA bandwidth limits

Cooling & Thermal Management

• VRM Heatsinks:
  • Large VRM heatsink for stable power delivery
  • PCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation
• Fan Control:
  • AI-based Fan Xpert 4 – automatic fan curve optimization
  • 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
• M.2 Cooling:
  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink for NVMe SSDs
  • Prevents throttling under heavy load

RGB & Lighting

• RGB Headers:
  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with ASUS Aura Sync
• Control Software:
  • Aura Creator and Aura Sync via Armoury Crate
  • Customizable lighting effects and synchronization

Protection & Build Quality

• ASUS 5X Protection III:
  • DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOS
  • ESD Guards – protection against electrostatic discharge
  • LANGuard – network surge protection
  • Overvoltage Protection
  • SafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slot
  • Stainless-steel back I/O shield
• Build Material:
  • High-quality PCB with 6-layer design
  • Reinforced chassis and connectors

Special Features

• ASUS Q-Design:
  • Q-LED – diagnostic LEDs (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
  • Q-Release PCIe latch – tool-less PCIe slot
  • Q-DIMM – secure DIMM slot design
  • Q-Connector – simplified cable routing
  • Q-Dashboard – system monitoring
  • Q-Antenna – optimized Wi-Fi antenna placement
• ASUS EZ DIY:
  • BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPU
  • Clear CMOS button
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield
  • SafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal
• ASUS Thermal Solution:
  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink
  • VRM heatsink design