ASUS
ASUS X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W AMD motherboard
ATX board for AMD AM5 Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 CPUs with 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, DDR5 up to 8000+ MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2, Wi-Fi 6, 2.5Gb LAN, USB4 and 20Gbps Type-C
- CPU Socket TypeAM5
- CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
- ChipsetAMD X870
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory StandardUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
- Maximum Memory Supported256GB
- Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs on AM5 socket
- 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages with 8-layer PCB for stable delivery
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 5.0 M.2 for fastest graphics and storage
- Wi-Fi 6, 2.5Gb LAN and USB4 40Gbps Type-C for high-speed connectivity
- Four DDR5 slots up to 8000+ MT/s with AMD EXPO and ECC support
AM5 Platform Board
The ASUS X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD X870 chipset for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. It targets enthusiasts who want a white-themed build with high-speed connectivity and robust power delivery.
DIY-Friendly Installation
A pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch simplify the build process. BIOS FlashBack allows firmware updates without a CPU installed. The PCIe 3.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with two SATA ports, so using that slot disables those SATA connections unless the BIOS is adjusted.
High-End Gaming and AI Workloads
The 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, DDR5 support up to 8000+ MT/s and PCIe 5.0 x16 plus M.2 slots suit demanding gaming and AI tasks. Builders needing more than four SATA ports or legacy PCIe 3.0 expansion should consider alternative boards.
Highlights
- Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series CPUs on AM5 socket
- 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages with 8-layer PCB for stable delivery
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 5.0 M.2 for fastest graphics and storage
- Wi-Fi 6, 2.5Gb LAN and USB4 40Gbps Type-C for high-speed connectivity
- Four DDR5 slots up to 8000+ MT/s with AMD EXPO and ECC support
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W |
| Part Number | 90MB1LA0-MVAAY0 |
| CPU Socket Type | AM5 |
| CPU Type | Ryzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Chipset | AMD X870 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| Memory Performance Profile | AMD EXPO |
| ECC Supported | Yes |
| Buffer Supported | Un-buffered |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)** AMD X870 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode) |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (support x1 mode)*** *** PCIEX16(G3) slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_3 and SATA6G_4 ports. Both SATA ports will be disabled when PCIEX16(G3) slot is running. You can enter the BIOS to adjust the default Settings as required. |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)** AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)** AMD X870 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)** ** Specifications vary by CPU types. |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Audio Channels | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. |
| Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Back I/O Ports | 2 x USB4 (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C) 1 x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A) 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack button |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
| Other Connectors | Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors |
| BIOS Feature | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Software | ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - Power Saving ASUS AI Advisor ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX TurboV Core ASUS CPU-Z Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - LANGuard - Overvoltage protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-steel back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Dashboard - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack button - BIOS FlashBack LED - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot Aura Sync - Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers |
| Package Contents | Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna 2 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x Quick start guide |
| Shipping weight | 1.95 kg |
| Package size | 356 × 267 × 76 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I confirm the 12+2+1 80A DrMOS power delivery is operating correctly after assembly?
Enter the BIOS and open the hardware-monitor page; it reports real-time CPU Vcore, VRM temperature and phase current for each of the 12+2+1 power stages, so you can verify stable readings under load.
What accessories are included and which items must be purchased separately for a complete build?
The box contains the ATX motherboard with pre-mounted I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 Q-Latch screws, Wi-Fi 6 antenna, driver disc and manual; you still need an AM5 Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 processor, DDR5 memory, graphics card, storage drives and an ATX power supply.
Which M.2 slot should I choose for a PCIe 5.0 x4 drive versus a PCIe 4.0 x4 drive?
Use the M.2_1 slot (Key M, 2280) for a PCIe 5.0 x4 drive when paired with a Ryzen 9000 or 7000 CPU; use the M.2_2 slot (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) for a PCIe 4.0 x4 drive.
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