ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF, AMD X870E, Socket AM5, ATX
Overview
The ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF features hidden connectors for motherboard and GPU power, USB, and fan cables, delivering an ultra-clean look for your AMD Ryzen™ 9000 build. It pairs robust power delivery with ASUS-exclusive AI-enhanced tuning, PCIe® 5.0, and DDR5 slots with NitroPath DRAM Technology for advanced memory performance. Polymo Lighting II adds striking visual flair to your rig. Compatible with BTF cases and GC_HPWR GPU connectors.
Performance
BTF Hidden Connector Design
All major cables — 24-pin ATX power, GPU power, USB, and fan headers — route through the back of the board for a completely clean front-facing aesthetic. Compatible with BTF-ready cases.
Five M.2 Slots
Five M.2 (M-key) slots including three PCIe Gen 5 M.2 ports for the fastest NVMe SSDs available. Tool-free SSD heatsinks included. Note: second and third PCIe Gen 5 M.2 ports share bandwidth with the GPU slot.
Dual Ethernet — 2.5 GbE + 5 GbE
Two RJ-45 ports: one 2.5 Gigabit and one 5 Gigabit Ethernet for maximum wired networking flexibility.
DDR5 up to 8600 MHz (OC)
NitroPath DRAM Technology with EXPO™ and AEMP support for elite memory overclocking performance.
Memory & Storage
Four DIMM slots support DDR5-SDRAM in dual-channel configuration, ECC & Non-ECC unbuffered, up to 256 GB maximum, with supported memory clock speeds up to 8600 MHz (OC). Four SATA III connectors support up to 9 storage drives total, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4
Latest-generation wireless for multi-link operation and ultra-low latency gaming.
USB4 Gen 3×2 (40 Gbps)
Two USB4 Gen 3×2 Type-C ports on the rear I/O for thunderbolt-class speeds.
Rear I/O Summary: 6× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps), 2× USB4 Gen 3×2 Type-C (40 Gbps), 2× RJ-45 (2.5GbE + 5GbE), 1× HDMI, Mic-in, S/PDIF optical out. No legacy USB 2.0 or USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports on rear I/O.
Audio
7.1-channel onboard audio with front panel audio connector, Mic-in, and S/PDIF optical out on the rear I/O.
Design & Aesthetics
ATX form factor (305 × 244 mm, 57 mm height). Multicolour Polymo Lighting II RGB. No onboard graphics — discrete GPU required. Clear CMOS button on rear I/O. Supports Windows 11.
What's Included
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF motherboard, SATA cables, documentation.
Technical Specifications
Processor
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Compatible Processor Series | AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
Chipset & Form Factor
| Motherboard Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Chipset Family | AMD |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Colour | Multicolour (Polymo Lighting II) |
| Onboard Graphics | No |
| OS Support | Windows 11 |
Memory
| Supported Memory Types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory Slots | 4× DIMM |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel |
| Maximum Memory | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed (OC) | 8600 MHz |
| ECC Compatibility | ECC & Non-ECC |
| Unbuffered Memory | Yes |
Storage Controllers
| Supported Drive Types | HDD & SSD |
| Storage Interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Total Storage Drives Supported | 9 |
| HDDs Supported | 4 |
| RAID Support | Yes — 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Expansion Slots
| PCIe 4.0 x4 Slots | 1 |
| M.2 (M) Slots | 5 (including 3× PCIe Gen 5) |
| SATA III Connectors | 4 |
Network
| Ethernet LAN | Yes — Dual port |
| Ethernet Interface Types | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet + 5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes — version 5.4 |
Rear Panel I/O Ports
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) | 2 |
| USB4 Gen 3×2 Type-C (40 Gbps) | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| Ethernet (RJ-45) | 2 (2.5GbE + 5GbE) |
| Microphone In | Yes |
| S/PDIF Optical Out | Yes |
Internal I/O Headers
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Connectors | 2 |
| CPU Fan Connector | 1 |
| Chassis Fan Connectors | 4 |
| ATX Power Connector (24-pin) | Yes (BTF hidden) |
| EPS Power Connector (8-pin) | Yes (BTF hidden) |
| 12V Power Connector | Yes |
| Front Panel Audio Connector | Yes |
Audio
| Audio Output Channels | 7.1 Channels |
BIOS
| BIOS Type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS Memory Size | 256 Mbit |
| Clear CMOS Button | Yes |
Physical
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Height | 57 mm |
| Weight (Board) | 2.62 kg |
Packaging
| Package Width | 366 mm |
| Package Depth | 308 mm |
| Package Height | 110 mm |
| Package Weight | 4.47 kg |