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X870E AORUS MASTER
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen.
Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.

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The dimensions of the Gigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER motherboard are 24.4 x 30.5 x 3.5 cm.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1001 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
  • Page 2 The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Box Contents ....................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ..................7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 Installing the Memory ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ARGB_V2_4 RESET ARGB_V2_2 REAR_BUTTON ATX_12V ATX_12V1 CPU DRAM VGA BOOT PW_SW USB_HDMI Socket AM5 DB_PORT (Note) U3A_5G USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub U4_40G_DP1 U3A_10G_1 ASMedia USB4 ® Controller U3A_10G_2 U4_40G_DP2 U32G2_LAN M2_WIFI AUDIO Realtek ®...

  • Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram

    Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 5.0/4.0 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) (Note) DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s Switch x16/x8/x4 (Note) 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU) BIOS 2 M.2 Socket 3 AM5 CPU (M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU) eSPI ® Super I/O 2 HDMI (Note) 2 USB4 USB Type-C ®...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents X870E AORUS MASTER motherboard User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One antenna DDR Wind Blade One DDR Wind Blade fan extension cable Two SATA cables One noise detection cable Two thermistor cables Two Velcro cable ties One G Connector * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •...

  • Page 8: 2-2 Product Specifications

    ™ AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD X870E Š Memory Support for DDR5 5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory modules Š 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) Š...
  • Page 9 Expansion Slots Š 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:  AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 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.
  • Page 10 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header Š 4 x system fan headers Š 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers Š...
  • Page 11 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Form Factor Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. & Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.

  • Page 12: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 13 B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. j G ently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket. k C ompletely lift up the CPU socket lock- ing lever.
  • Page 14 C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

  • Page 15: Installing The Memory

    Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •...
  • Page 16 (see the table below) and you can read temperatures from the DDR temperature monitoring point (Note) adjust the fan speed operating mode using the GIGABYTE Control Center. For setting details, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "FAN Control."...

  • Page 17: Installing An Expansion Card

    6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. PCIEX16 Slot & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html - 17 -...

  • Page 18: Back Panel Connectors

    • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information).
  • Page 19 & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/698/realtek1220-audio.html (Note 1) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. (Note 2) Actual support may vary by CPU.

  • Page 20: Onboard Buttons, Voltage Measurement Points, And Leds

    PW_SW: Power Button The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST (MULTIKEY)" for more information. Voltage Measurement Points Use a multimeter to measure the following motherboard voltages.
  • Page 21 Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU: CPU status LED CPU DRAM DRAM: Memory status LED...

  • Page 22: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 18 4 ATX_12V/ATX_12V1 M2A_CPU/M2D_SB/M2C_CPU/M2B_CPU F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 FU3C_20G FAN5/6_PUMP FU3A_5G_1/FU3A_5G_2 CPU_OPT FUSB_1/FUSB_2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM ARGB_V2_1/2/3/4 F_HDMI LED_C DB_SENSE CLR_CMOS SATA3 0/1/2/3 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
  • Page 23 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX_12V1/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 24 The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information.
  • Page 25 6) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
  • Page 26 Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. • To avoid abnormal LED behavior, do not connect addressable RGB Gen1 LED strips and addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips to the same header at the same time.
  • Page 27 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
  • Page 28 M.2 PCIe SSDs. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
  • Page 29 M.2 SATA SSD M2A_CPU M2D_SB M2C_CPU M2B_CPU & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using M.2 EZ-Latch Click/M.2 EZ-Latch Plus. M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Click: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1048/M.2-EZ-Latch-Click.html M.2 SSD installation with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/920/M2-latchplus.html M.2 SSD removal with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus: https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/921/removeM2.html...
  • Page 30 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
  • Page 31 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 32 16) FU3A_5G_1/FU3A_5G_2 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
  • Page 33 F_USB3 F 18) SPI_TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect an SPI TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. F_USB3 F Pin No. Definition Data Output Power (1.8V) No Pin Data Input Chip Select SPI_TPM S F_ S F_ S S_F S S_F 19) F_HDMI (HDMI Port)
  • Page 34 Reset The reset jumper provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST (MULTIKEY)" for more information. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
  • Page 35 22) BAT (Battery) S F_ The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values.
  • Page 37 Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers

    Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive.

  • Page 39: Drivers Installation

    After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled.)

  • Page 40: Chapter 5 Appendix

    An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. (Note) Only available on NVMe SSDs with the AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors. ™ & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1080/amd800-raid.html - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Debug Led Codes

    Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description PEI Core is started. Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization.
  • Page 42 Code Description PCI Bus initialization is started. PCI Bus hot plug initialization. PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. Check PCI device requested resources. Assign PCI device resources. Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). Super IO initialization.
  • Page 43 Code Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description S3 Resume is stared (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call.
  • Page 44 Code Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option.

  • Page 45: Regulatory Notices

    Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: X870E AORUS MASTER Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
  • Page 46 European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
  • Page 47 European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.

  • Page 48: Contact Us

    Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231 TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...

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