Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | ASRock |
Category | Mainstream / Enthusiast Motherboard (Steel Legend Series) |
Model | X870 Steel Legend WiFi |
Form Factor | ATX |
Chipset | AMD X870 |
Technical Specifications | |
CPU Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP support |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, supports x16 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) for Wi-Fi/BT module (pre-installed Wi-Fi 7 module) |
Storage Support | 3 x M.2 slots: 1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) (from CPU) 2 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) (from Chipset) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/10 for M.2 NVMe and SATA |
USB Ports (Rear) | 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (40Gbps, with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) (incl. 2 Lightning Gaming Ports) 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (20Gbps, supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
Network | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet (Dragon RTL8125BG) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 Module (supports 2.4/5/6GHz, 160MHz/320MHz bandwidth, MLO) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
Audio | Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) Nahimic Audio enhancement |
Power Delivery | 14+2+1 Power Phase Design (80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC) Dual 8-pin Hi-Density Power Connectors 8-Layer PCB Design, Enlarged Heatsink Armor, 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (1000uF) |
Special Features | Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink Flexible Integrated I/O Shield BIOS Flashback Button, Clear CMOS Button ASRock Auto Driver Installer ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports Polychrome RGB (Addressable RGB and RGB headers) |
Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ 2.1 port (supports 4K@120Hz) 2 x USB4® Type-C® ports (supports max. 8K@30Hz via DisplayPort™ Alt Mode) *Display output via USB4 requires a CPU with integrated graphics. |
Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit (Windows 11 24H2 or later recommended for full Wi-Fi 7 functionality) |
Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, M.2 screws, M.2 rubber packages, Thermistor Cable, Quick Installation Guide |
The **ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi** is an ATX motherboard designed to offer a blend of robust performance, modern connectivity, and distinctive aesthetics for mainstream users and gaming enthusiasts building an AMD AM5 system. Adhering to the “Steel Legend” philosophy, it emphasizes rock-solid durability and appealing design.
It features a strong **14+2+1 power phase design with 80A Dr.MOS** for the VCore and SOC, coupled with high-density power connectors and an 8-layer PCB, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery to the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. This robust power solution supports substantial overclocking capabilities, maintaining lower temperatures even under heavy loads.
Memory support includes four DDR5 DIMM slots, allowing for up to 256GB of dual-channel memory with overclocking potential exceeding 8000+ MT/s, thanks to AMD EXPO™ and Intel XMP support. For expansion, the motherboard provides a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** directly from the CPU for the primary graphics card, and an additional PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (running at x4 mode) from the chipset. Storage options are versatile, with one **Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4 slot** for cutting-edge NVMe SSDs and two additional **Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4x4 slots**, alongside four SATA 6Gb/s ports, all supporting various RAID configurations.
Connectivity is a strong suit, highlighted by **two USB4® Type-C® ports** on the rear I/O, delivering 40Gbps speeds and DisplayPort™ Alt Mode, alongside a 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® front panel header. Networking is modern with a **Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet** port and integrated **Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** with Bluetooth 5.4, offering high-speed wired and wireless internet access. The audio subsystem, powered by the Realtek ALC4082 codec with Nahimic Audio, provides a high-fidelity sound experience, including support for high-impedance headphones.
The “Steel Legend” aesthetic is evident in its white/silver and metallic accents, complemented by Polychrome RGB lighting headers for customization. ASRock’s DIY-friendly features like the toolless M.2 heatsink design and BIOS Flashback button enhance the building and maintenance experience, making the X870 Steel Legend a compelling choice for a high-performance AM5 build.
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