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White ATX motherboard with rear-mounted connectors and silver heatsinks

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE AMD motherboard

SKU CH-8B0D-EMMV0 MPN X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE

ATX board for AM5 Ryzen CPUs with four DDR5 slots up to 256 GB, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 sockets, 5 GbE LAN and Wi‑Fi 7

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 /
  • Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors via AM5 socket
  • 16+2+2 twin digital VRM phases deliver stable power for high-end CPUs
  • Four DDR5 slots accept up to 256 GB of memory with EXPO profiles
  • Four M.2 connectors include one PCIe 5.0 slot and three PCIe 4.0 slots
  • WIFI7 and 5 GbE LAN provide fast wireless and wired networking

AM5 Platform for Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000

This ATX motherboard fits AMD Socket AM5 and accepts Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB of memory with AMD EXPO profiles. The 16+2+2 digital VRM delivers clean power for high-core-count CPUs. Integrated Wi-Fi 7 and 5 GbE LAN handle networking.

Stealth Rear I/O and PCIe 5.0 Upgrade

The Stealth design moves most connectors to the rear, improving cable routing and chassis compatibility compared to standard layouts. One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one CPU-linked M.2 slot run at PCIe 5.0 with Ryzen 7000 and 9000 chips, while Ryzen 8000 series drops to PCIe 4.0. The jump is worth it when you need maximum GPU and NVMe bandwidth.

DIY Friendly Install with EZ-Latch

PCIe EZ-Latch and M.2 EZ-Flex mechanisms let you remove cards and drives without tools. Wi-Fi EZ-Plug simplifies antenna attachment. An EZ-Debug zone shows POST codes for quick troubleshooting. Common issues include forgetting to enable EXPO in BIOS for rated memory speeds and ensuring the CPU cooler clears the VRM heatsink in compact cases.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameX870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
M.2 slots1 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
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_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
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
* The M2B_CPU connector become
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
Rear panel ports1 x HDMI port (Note)
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports (DisplayPort (Note))
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
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 USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight4.38 kg
Package size381 × 318 × 127 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS1 × 512 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Questions about this item

What ATX case clearance does the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE require for the rear I/O shield and VRM heatsinks?

The board follows the standard ATX form factor, so any case that accepts ATX motherboards will fit. The rear I/O shield is pre-installed, and the VRM thermal guard sits within the standard keep-out zone, leaving no extra clearance demands beyond a compliant ATX chassis.

Which step do builders most often miss when seating DDR5 modules in the four 288-pin slots?

The four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode. The common mistake is not pushing each DIMM down until both side latches click audibly; a silent seat leaves the contact pads unconnected and the system will not post.

How is the Wi-Fi 7 module replaced if the antenna connector fails?

The Wi-Fi 7 solution uses a removable antenna cable that plugs into the rear I/O panel. If the connector is damaged, unplug the cable from the board, unscrew the external antenna base, and fit a replacement antenna kit with the same MHF4 connector type.

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