ASRock
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi AM5 ATX AMD motherboard 256GB DDR5
Socket AM5 ATX board with 20+2+1 phase 110A power, DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, one Gen5 M.2 plus three Gen4 M.2 slots, dual USB4 Type-C and 7.1-channel audio
- CPU Socket TypeAM5
- CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
- ChipsetAMD X870E
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory StandardDDR5 8200+(OC)
- Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Option X870E NOVA WIFI
- X870E TAICHI
- X870E TAICHI LITE
- X870E NOVA WIFI
- X870 RIPTIDE WIFI
- X870 STEEL LEGEND WIFI
- X870 PRO RS
- X870 PRO RS WIFI
- X870 LiveMixer WiFi
- X870 Nova WiFi
- X870 TAICHI CREATOR
- X870E TAICHI WHITE
Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.
Style Black
- Black
- White
- Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs on AM5 socket
- 20+2+1 phase VRM with 110A SPS delivers stable power for overclocking
- Four DDR5 slots run up to 8200 MT/s OC with 256GB max capacity
- One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus two additional PCIe 3.0 slots for expansion
- One Gen5 M.2 at 128 Gb/s plus three Gen4 M.2 slots and four SATA ports
AM5 Platform Motherboard
The ASRock X870E Nova WiFi is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. It uses the X870E chipset and delivers a 20+2+1 phase power design rated at 110A SPS for the VCore and SOC rails. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256GB of memory with speeds reaching 8200+(OC) via AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles.
Enthusiast and Workstation Builders
This board suits users who need extensive high-speed storage and I/O, including one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 5.0 M.2, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets and two rear USB4 Type-C ports. Builders requiring multiple PCIe 5.0 x16 slots or a larger E-ATX form factor should consider alternative platforms.
PCIe 5.0 M.2 and USB4 Connectivity
The single CPU-attached Blazing M.2 socket runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 (128 Gb/s) for the fastest available NVMe drives. Two rear USB4 Type-C ports provide 40 Gb/s bandwidth for external storage and display output. These interfaces define the board’s high-throughput ceiling.
Highlights
- Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs on AM5 socket
- 20+2+1 phase VRM with 110A SPS delivers stable power for overclocking
- Four DDR5 slots run up to 8200 MT/s OC with 256GB max capacity
- One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus two additional PCIe 3.0 slots for expansion
- One Gen5 M.2 at 128 Gb/s plus three Gen4 M.2 slots and four SATA ports
Specifications
| Brand | ASRock |
|---|---|
| Model | X870E NOVA WIFI |
| CPU Socket Type | AM5 |
| CPU Type | Ryzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | DDR5 8200+(OC) |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| Memory Performance Profile | AMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0 |
| ECC Supported | Yes |
| Buffer Supported | Un-buffered |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode* |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x2 mode* |
| PCI Express x1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2), supports x1 mode* |
| Other Slots | * PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors. * If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE3 will be disabled. * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | CPU: - 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode* Chipset: - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* - 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes* |
| SATA RAID | Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for SATA storage devices |
| Additional RAID Controller | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC4082 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| Max LAN Speed | 5Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 be |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Back I/O Ports | 2 x Antenna Ports 1 x HDMI Port 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)* 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.) 2 x USB 2.0 Ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack) 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack) * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging |
| Onboard USB | 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) |
| Other Connectors | 3 x Thermistor Cable Headers 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header 1 x RGB LED Header* 3 x Addressable LED Headers** 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*** 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*** 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*** 1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*** 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector) 1 x Dr. Debug with LED 1 x Power Button with LED 1 x Reset Button with LED * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip ** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED St |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector) |
| BIOS Feature | 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support |
| Software | Software - ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) - ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN Software - ASRock Polychrome SYNC * These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. UEFI - ASRock EZ Mode - ASRock Full HD UEFI - ASRock Auto Driver Installer - ASRock Instant Flash |
| Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit |
| Features | Superb Productivity - PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) - Dual Channel DDR5 - USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s) Rock-Solid Durability - Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB - 20+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor - Flexible Integrated I/O Shield - 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors) Ultrafast Gaming - 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module - ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports EZ Update - BIOS Flashback Button - ASRock Auto Driver Installer |
| Package Contents | 4 x SATA Data Cables 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable 3 x Thermistor Cables |
| Shipping weight | 3.06 kg |
| Package size | 343 × 279 × 89 mm |
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Questions about this item
How do I confirm the 20+2+1 phase power design is delivering stable voltage to the CPU after setup?
Enter the BIOS hardware monitor to verify VCore and SOC readings remain steady under load; the 110A SPS rating and 1000uF 20K capacitors are designed to minimise ripple and maintain stable output current.
What memory modules and storage drives are included in the box, and what must I purchase separately?
The motherboard ships without DDR5 DIMMs or M.2 NVMe drives; you must buy up to four DDR5 modules for a maximum of 256GB and choose PCIe Gen5x4 or Gen4x4 M.2 SSDs for the five available slots.
Which DDR5 speed should I select to match the board's 8200+(OC) specification and EXPO support?
Choose DDR5 kits rated at 8200 MT/s or higher with AMD EXPO profiles; the four 288-pin slots run in dual-channel mode and support un-buffered ECC modules up to the 256GB limit.
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