highlightsSocket: AM5 – supports:AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, 7000 series (Zen 5, Zen 4, Zen 3+)AMD EPYC™, Threadripper™ (if compatible),AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, 7000 series (Zen 5, Zen 4, Zen 3+),AMD EPYC™, Threadripper™ (if compatible),Chipset: AMD X870E – high-end chipset with full PCIe 5.0 support,Memory Support:4 x DDR5 DIMM slots – dual-channel architectureMax Capacity: 256GB (4x 64GB)Speeds: Up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) via AMD EXPO and XMPTypes: Non-ECC, ECC, CUDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered DIMM)Features:AMD EXPO and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for easy overclockingDIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,4 x DDR5 DIMM slots – dual-channel architecture,Max Capacity: 256GB (4x 64GB),Speeds: Up to 8400+ MT/s (OC) via AMD EXPO and XMP,Types: Non-ECC, ECC, CUDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered DIMM),Features:AMD EXPO and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for easy overclockingDIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,AMD EXPO and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for easy overclocking,DIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,Integrated Graphics: Supports AMD Radeon Graphics (based on CPU),Display Outputs (Back Panel):1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 8K@60Hz (with HDR),1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 8K@60Hz (with HDR),Multi-Monitor Support:Can drive up to 1 display (HDMI only),Can drive up to 1 display (HDMI only),Note: For high-performance gaming, a discrete GPU is recommended.,PCIe Slots:1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 – operates at x4 mode1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.),1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes),1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 – operates at x4 mode,1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.),Storage Options:6 x M.2 slots (Key M) – all support NVMe SSDs:M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps)M.2_2: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps)M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_5: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_6: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives,6 x M.2 slots (Key M) – all support NVMe SSDs:M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps)M.2_2: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps)M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_5: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_6: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps),M.2_2: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps),M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_5: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_6: 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 0/1/5/10Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports,AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology – supports RAID 0/1/5/10,Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports,Ethernet:1 x Realtek RTL8126 5 GbE LAN – wired gigabit connectivitySupports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot,1 x Realtek RTL8126 5 GbE LAN – 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 speed: up to 5.8 GbpsBluetooth 5.4 – for wireless peripherals and audio,Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) – 2x2 dual-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz),Max speed: up to 5.8 Gbps,Bluetooth 5.4 – for wireless peripherals and audio,Software Support:Compatible with MSI Center and MSI Dragon Center,Compatible with MSI Center and MSI Dragon Center,Rear I/O:2 x USB4 / Thunderbolt™ 5 Type-C (40 Gbps)6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps),2 x USB4 / Thunderbolt™ 5 Type-C (40 Gbps),6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps),2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps),1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps),Front Panel Headers:1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C®) – supports 1 x USB 20Gbps port1 x USB 5Gbps header – supports 2 x USB 5Gbps ports1 x USB 2.0 header – supports 2 x USB 2.0 ports,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,VRM Heatsinks:Large VRM heatsink for stable power deliveryPCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation,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 optimization5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header,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 heatsink backplate,M.2 heatsink for NVMe SSDs,Prevents throttling under heavy load,RGB Headers:3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with MSI Mystic Light1 x Standard RGB header – for basic lighting effects,3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with MSI Mystic Light,1 x Standard RGB header – for basic lighting effects,Control Software:MSI Mystic Light – customizable lighting effects and synchronization,MSI Mystic Light – customizable lighting effects and synchronization,MSI 5X Protection:DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOSESD Guards – protection against electrostatic dischargeLANGuard – network surge protectionOvervoltage ProtectionSafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slotStainless-steel back I/O shield,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 designReinforced chassis and connectors,High-quality PCB with 6-layer design,Reinforced chassis and connectors,MSI Q-Design:Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memoryEZ-Latch – tool-less PCIe slotQ-DIMM – secure DIMM slot designQ-Connector – simplified cable routingQ-Dashboard – system monitoring,Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memory,EZ-Latch – tool-less PCIe slot,Q-DIMM – secure DIMM slot design,Q-Connector – simplified cable routing,Q-Dashboard – system monitoring,ASUS EZ DIY:BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPUClear CMOS buttonPre-mounted I/O shieldSafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal,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 backplateM.2 heatsinkVRM heatsink design,M.2 heatsink backplate,M.2 heatsink,VRM heatsink design