ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO Gaming AMD AM5 (ATX, DDR5, Advanced AI PC, 10GB Ethernet, WiFi 7, 2x PCIe 5.0 M.2, 2x USB4, 2x USB 20Gbps)
Description
Clad in a sleek, understated black design, the ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero delivers refined performance for high-end builds, featuring a robust 20+2+2 power stage design, support for high-speed DDR5 memory, and the latest PCIe® 5.0 connectivity. It offers five onboard M.2 SSD slots with heatsinks, including a 3D VC M.2 heatsink for advanced thermal performance, along with Realtek 10G Ethernet and USB4® ports for next-generation connectivity. ASUS-exclusive AI technologies and Polymo Lighting II complete the platform, balancing intelligent tuning with a clean, premium aesthetic.
Specifications
| Internal I/O |
|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
5 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
0 |
| Front panel connector |
Yes |
| 12V power connector |
Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| mSATA ports quantity |
0 |
| Number of SATA connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
0 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
4 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Yes |
| CPU fan connector |
Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors |
2 |
| Number of temperature sensor headers |
1 |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard chipset |
AMD X870E |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| Parallel processing technology support |
Not supported |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Audio |
|---|
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Performance |
|---|
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 11 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard chipset |
AMD X870E |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor manufacturer |
AMD |
| Compatible processor series |
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| Processor socket |
Socket AM5 |
| Memory |
|---|
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Supported memory types |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Maximum internal memory |
256 GB |
| Unbuffered memory |
Yes |
| ECC сompatibility |
ECC & Non-ECC |
| Storage controllers |
|---|
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Number of storage drives supported |
9 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Parallel processing technology support |
Not supported |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
0 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Yes |
| Microphone in |
Yes |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
2 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
0 |
| USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity |
2 |
| Network |
|---|
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet interface type |
5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model |
MediaTek MT7927 |
| Features |
|---|
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 11 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Motherboard chipset |
AMD X870E |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM5 |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC4082 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Expansion slots |
|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
5 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots |
2 |
| 1st M.2 largest key size |
22110 |
| 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| 2nd M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| 3rd M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| 4th M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| 5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| BIOS |
|---|
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size |
512 Mbit |
| Packaging data |
|---|
| Package width |
308 mm |
| Package depth |
367 mm |
| Package height |
110 mm |
| Package weight |
4.43 kg |
| Software |
|---|
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 11 |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Package width |
308 mm |
| Package depth |
367 mm |
| Package height |
110 mm |
| Package weight |
4.43 kg |
| Width |
305 mm |
| Depth |
244 mm |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Cables included |
SATA |
| Screws included |
Yes |
| Antenna included |
Yes |
| Other features |
|---|
| Package width |
308 mm |
| Package depth |
367 mm |
| Package height |
110 mm |
| Package weight |
4.43 kg |
| mSATA ports quantity |
0 |
