ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II faces problems with Wi-Fi and BT drivers.
ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II faces problems with Wi-Fi and BT drivers.
Hey, this was one of my earlier discussions on the forum about my TUF Gaming x570 Plus experiencing problems with NVMe storage. It turned out the problem lay with the board itself—after switching to the Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II, all issues disappeared. Still, life has surprises. When trying to install BT drivers, they’d appear unassigned or missing, and sometimes I encountered BSODs after installing Wi-Fi drivers. Eventually, I gave up because using my Xbox controller via USB was simple enough. Removing both Wi-Fi and BT completely resolved everything, letting me safely remove faulty drivers (thank you, Driver Store Explorer).
I checked the Asus forum for updated drivers for MediaTek and RealTek chipsets, but they too faced similar issues. I previously used an Asus AX3000 with built-in Wi-Fi and BT, which helped free up slots for NVMe drives. However, when BIOS enabled it, those on-board devices vanished from Device Manager. My guess is the M.2 E-key might be damaged or improperly seated.
I’m considering three paths: keep the AX3000 if I really need Wi-Fi/BT; request a replacement via RMA (though it could take weeks and risk Asus complications); or replace the M.2 E-key myself, either with a better model or a compatible module.
TL;dr: The on-board Wi-Fi/BT M.2 E-key seems faulty—devices missing in Device Manager when active. I’m unsure if it’s just a hardware issue or tied to BIOS settings. I’m open to swapping it for something else, especially since Intel M.2 E-keys are common upgrades.
I’d appreciate any advice on identifying the exact chipset or replacing these modules safely. Also, is it possible to use an Intel Wi-Fi 6 or 6e M.2 E-key instead? I’m not sure if that would work without relying on Asus’s current offerings (which lean heavily on MediaTek).
Feel free to share any specs you can recall—like the exact chipset names or motherboard model—and let me know what you found!
You're right about ASUS not whitelisting WiFi adapters. It seems possible to swap it with an Intel model, though you often need to take the motherboard off completely to access the screw securing the adapter bracket. Using the AX3000 would definitely be simpler.
Well, good to hear there's at least hope haha. And yes, it would be a pain, but it'd be something fun to do when I get the time. Looks like the AX210 should work as well: Intel AX210 vs. AMD (MediaTek) RZ616 on an AMD Framework - Framework Laptop 13 - Framework Community I'll have to check it out at some point.