Description
The ROG X870E Glacial is a flagship motherboard engineered for uncompromising performance and advanced AI capabilities. Its 24+2+2 power stage design, Dynamic OC Switcher, and Core Flex technology provide precise, next-generation overclocking control for both CPUs and memory.
Memory performance is enhanced with server-grade DRAM tuning and NitroPath DRAM technology, while storage scales seamlessly with support for up to seven M.2 drives. Connectivity is top-tier, featuring dual 10G Ethernet ports, two USB4® ports, and dual USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connectors for ultra-fast data transfer.
Additional features include a 3D VC M.2 heatsink, a 5-inch LCD display, and AI-powered utilities such as AI Cache Boost and AI Advisor, enabling smarter, more intuitive system tuning and optimization.
| Model | ROG CROSSHAIR X870E GLACIAL |
| CPU | AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8600+MT/s(OC)**/8200+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors, 9600+MT/s(OC)**/9200+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors, 8000+MT/s(OC)**/8000+MT/s(OC)*** with Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) Supports DIMM Fit and DIMM Fit Pro ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) NitroPath DRAM Technology * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. ** Max Manual Overclocking: Achievable with advanced BIOS configuration and potentially specialized hardware. Passed AIDA64 memory benchmark at this frequency, verifying read/write bandwidth. Results may vary according to system components. *** XMP/EXPO/AEMP Profiles: Rated memory module speeds require setting the BIOS perormance profile. Results may vary according to system components and can be impacted when four DIMM slots are used. For XMP/EXPO/AEMP profile settings, please visit https://rog.asus.com/support/faq/1042256/ |
| 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. ** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a *** The display function of the Type-C® port depends on the resolution supported by your processor or graphics card. For more details, please refer to the product manual. |
| Expansion Slots | AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with PCIe Q-Release Switch (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 or x4/x4/x4/x4 modes)** AMD Ryzen™ 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors* 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with PCIe Q-Release Switch (only supports PCIEx16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth for x8, PCIEx16(G5)_2 will run at PCIe 3.0 x4) AMD Ryzen™ 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors* 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots with PCIe Q-Release Switch (only supports PCIEx16(G5)_1 & total bandwidth for x4, PCIEx16(G5)_2 will run at PCIe 3.0 x4) * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). * Specifications vary by CPU types. ** When PCIEX16_1 runs at PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIEX16_2 will run at PCIe 3.0 x4. The bandwidth can be altered in the BIOS. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported |
| Storage | Supports up to 7 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 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)** Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen™ 8700 & 8600 & 8400 Series Desktop Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)** AMD Ryzen™ 8500 & 8300 Series Desktop Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (Not supports) AMD X870E Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x2 mode) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia ASM1162 Controller 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Specifications vary by CPU types. ** The USB4® 40Gbps ports and the M.2 Socket 3 slot (M.2_2) share the available bandwidth. When a device is installed in the M.2_2 slot, both the USB4® controller and the M.2_2 slot operate at up to x2 mode. By configuring the M.2_2 slot in the BIOS, the M.2_2 slot can operate at up to x4 mode. However, enabling this setting will disable the USB4® 40Gbps ports. |
| RAID Support | AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10* *SATA ports from ASM1162 cannot support RAID |
| Ethernet | 2 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless & Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7927) 2x2 Wi-Fi 7* (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth Bluetooth® v5.4 (support LE Audio)*** *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. |
| USB | Rear USB (Total 14 ports) 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 12 x USB 10Gbps ports (8 x Type-A + 4 x USB Type-C®) Front USB (Total 12 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)* 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A *USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082** - 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 - ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port- Premium audio capacitors * 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 Ports | 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 12 x USB 10Gbps ports (8 x Type-A + 4 x USB Type-C®) 1 x Wi-Fi Module 2 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet ports 2 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button |
| Internal I/O Connectors | Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 2 x 4-pin Radiator Fan headers 2 x W_PUMP+ headers 1 x AIO Q-Connector 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) 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 2 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 header to support 2 x ARGB Gen 2 headers 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch 2 x BCLK button 1 x BIOS Switch 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 1 x RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
| Special Features | Extreme OC Kit - FlexKey button - LN2 Mode - ProbeIt - ReTry button - Safe boot button - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 Q-Release - M.2 Q-Slide - PCIe Q-Release Switch (with PCIe SafeSlot) - Q-Antenna - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Q-Dashboard - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-DIMM.2 ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - Metal backplate - VRM heatsink design - 3D VC M.2 Heatsink - ROG Memory Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - Backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Dual BIOS Full Color 5" LCD Display Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher* - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A - Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. |
| Software Features | ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Dolby Atmos - LCD Display - Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - GameFirst - WiFi Q-Antenna - MLO Wizard ASUS DriverHub - ASUS MB Manager - ASUS AI Advisor - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - HWiNFO - Turbo Vcore - ASUS GlideX - USB Wattage Watcher WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) UEFI BIOS Integrated WiFi Driver Support AI Overclocking Guide AI Cache Boost ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey FlexKey * For more software features, please visit the asus support site or refer to www.asus.com/support for additional information. ** For detailed information on the supported models and restricted regions for this redemption offer, please refer to https://www.asus.com/content/asus-offers-adobe-creative-cloud/. |
| BIOS | 2 x 64 MB (512Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME |
| Accessories | Cables 1 x 1-to-4 ARGB splitter cable 1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable 2 x 1-to-3 fan splitter cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable packages ROG Hyper M.2 Card with Heatsink 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad package for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 2 x Thermal pad for ROG Hyper M.2 Card ROG Q-DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad package for ROG Q-DIMM.2 2 x Thermal pad for ROG Q-DIMM.2 Additional Cooling Kit
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