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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE AM5 ATX AMD motherboard

SKU CH-QWHZ-GBYTC MPN X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

AMD X870 ATX board for Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 CPUs with DDR5 up to 256 GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2 slots, USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 GbE LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • CPU TypeRyzen 9000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 7000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 5200
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs with AM5 socket
  • Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles
  • Primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot driven directly by the CPU for maximum graphics bandwidth
  • Four M.2 connectors plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports give extensive storage flexibility
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 GbE LAN provide high-speed wired and wireless networking

AMD X870 chipset motherboard for Ryzen 9000, 8000.

This ATX board uses the AM5 socket and AMD X870 chipset. It supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors. Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256GB of un-buffered non-ECC memory. Dual-channel operation and AMD EXPO profiles simplify high-speed tuning.

PCIe 5.0 graphics slot and four M.2 connectors

One CPU-linked PCIe 5.0 x16 slot handles modern graphics cards. Populating the M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU M.2 slots reduces that slot to x8 bandwidth. A chipset-linked PCIe 4.0 x4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2D_SB connector. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports remain available for additional drives.

256GB DDR5 capacity and 8000 MT/s overclock ceiling

The board validates DDR5 speeds up to 8000 MT/s when overclocked, with JEDEC 5200 MT/s as the baseline. Realtek ALC1220 delivers 7.1-channel audio. Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE LAN provide current wireless and wired networking. Dual USB4 ports and front-panel USB-C expand peripheral connectivity.

Highlights

  • Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs with AM5 socket
  • Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles
  • Primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot driven directly by the CPU for maximum graphics bandwidth
  • Four M.2 connectors plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports give extensive storage flexibility
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 GbE LAN provide high-speed wired and wireless networking

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelX870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU TypeRyzen 9000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 7000 Series
ChipsetAMD X870
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 5200
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureSupport for DDR5 8000(OC) / 7800(OC) / 7600(OC) / 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules
PCI Express 5.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode
* The M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors share bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot.
When the M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU connector is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
(The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.)
PCI Express x4Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2D_SB connector. The PCIEX4 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2D_SB connector.
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
2 x M.2 connectors (M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
* The M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors become unavailable when an AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoen
SATA RAID0/1/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBLUETOOTH 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x HDMI port
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports (DisplayPort)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
4 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x noise detection header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x HDMI port
1 x power button
1 x reset button
2 x temperature sensor headers
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
BIOS Feature1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
SoftwareNorton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Windows 11Supported
FeaturesSupport for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support Smart Backup
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size334 × 273 × 81 mm

Questions about this item

What case clearance do the four 288-pin DDR5 slots and the four M.2 connectors need?

The board is standard ATX so it fits any ATX case; the four DDR5 slots sit along the top edge and the four M.2 slots sit under the VRM and chipset heatsinks inside the I/O shield area.

How do I install an M.2 SSD without a screw, and what step do builders miss?

Lift the EZ-Latch lever, slide the 2280 or 2580 drive in, then press the lever down until it clicks — the missed step is forgetting to lock the lever, leaving the drive loose.

When will the Realtek ALC1220 7.1 audio codec or the Wi-Fi 7 module need replacement?

Both are soldered to the board and are not user-replaceable; if either fails the motherboard must be serviced under the five-year warranty.

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