GIGABYTE X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI7
The GIGABYTE X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 motherboard connects and provides stable power to all hardware components in your computer. This mATX board with an AMD X870 chipset and AM5 socket supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors, and offers advanced technologies for both data transfer and wireless communication. Measuring 244 × 244mm, the board includes two USB4 Type-C ports, a Wi-Fi 7 wireless module, and a PCIe 5.0 slot for your graphics card. It gives users a solid technical foundation for building a compact gaming or workstation PC.
AMD X870
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
mATX (Micro ATX)
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 motherboard
- AMD X870 chipset, AM5 socket and Micro ATX format
- Four DDR5 slots supporting a total RAM capacity of up to 256GB
- Features a PCIe 5.0 × 16 slot and two USB4 ports
- Storage includes two fast M.2 slots and two SATA III ports with RAID support
- Connectivity provided by a Wi-Fi 7 wireless module, Bluetooth 5.4 and a 2.5GbE LAN port
- Power system uses a 14 + 2 + 2 phase design with 60A DrMOS stages
- Includes the EZ-Latch tool-free installation system and diagnostic LEDs
Stable power delivery
The power system uses a digital Twin VRM design with 14 + 2 + 2 phases and 60A DrMOS stages. This configuration delivers a stable current directly to the processor, even under heavy loads. The manufacturer has opted for a six-layer PCB with a copper layer for better heat dissipation and optimal signal integrity. Solid pins in the power connectors reduce wear and tear from repeated cable plugging.
Advanced component cooling
The VRM Thermal Armor Advanced cooling system uses massive heatsinks with 5W/mK thermal pads. These components efficiently dissipate heat from the power phases and maintain low temperatures. Smart Fan 6 technology offers a total of six headers for fans and water pumps, with the option for precise curve adjustments in the BIOS. The fans stop completely under low loads and temperatures.
Operating memory
Four DIMM slots accommodate up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM in a dual-channel configuration. The board supports AMD EXPO and Extreme Memory Profile for easy overclocking. D5 Bionic Corsa technology uses artificial intelligence to optimise the signal, increasing the clock frequency to up to 8200MT/s. This lets users fully exploit the potential of modern memory modules.
Data storage and PCIe slots
The board features two slots for fast M.2 NVMe SSDs. The first operates on a PCIe 5.0 × 4 interface and the second uses PCIe 4.0 × 4. For traditional hard drives and SATA SSDs, there are two SATA III connectors with support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 disk arrays. You can install your graphics card in the main PCIe 5.0 × 16 slot, which is metal-reinforced for heavy cards.
Connectivity
The rear panel offers two high-speed USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 1.4 video transfer support and speeds of up to 40Gb/s. Wireless connectivity is provided by an integrated Wi-Fi 7 module with an external antenna, supporting the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz frequency bands. For a wired network connection, there is a 2.5GbE LAN port with a Realtek RTL8125 controller. The board also includes Bluetooth version 5.4.
Installation and diagnostics
The EZ-Latch features simplify tool-free component installation. You can secure M.2 heatsinks and the SSDs themselves with a simple click, saving time during your build. The EZ Debug Zone contains LEDs for quick identification of problems during computer start-up. The Q-Flash Plus button is used to update the BIOS with only the power supply connected, without needing to install a processor or memory.
Port equipment
Storage
- SATA III count: 2
- M.2 count: 2
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 2
- Rear USB 4.0: 2
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort 1.4
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Audio codec: Realtek ALC1220
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm jack, optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: Clear CMOS button, Q-Flash Plus button, 1× RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gb/s, 2× Wi-Fi antenna
- Power: 24-pin, 1× 8-pin ATX 12V
- Cooling: CPU fan – 1, CPU fan/water pump – 1, system fan – 3, system fan/water pump – 1
- Internal: TPM, RGB LED (4-pin), 3× addressable RGB LED, power button, Reset button, Reset jumper, Clear CMOS jumper
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (also known as a mainboard), it is important to pay particular attention to the socket type, format, and chipset. These are among the most crucial parameters, ensuring the board's compatibility with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the remaining connectors will dictate the other components you need for your future PC.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | AGx870a4 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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| Manufacturer information |
SIL Servis Partner a.s., Těšínská 1970/56, 710 00 Slezská Ostrava, Czech Republic, +420 552 301 141, [email protected] Gigabyte, founded in 1986, is an irreplaceable player in the field of computer components. They put great emphasis on key technologies and the strictest quality standards. The company produces a wide range of basic computer components such as motherboards and graphics cards, but also have many computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, desktops and even network solutions and servers on offer. Recently they also introduced a line of Gigabyte mobile phones. 
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