ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard

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<p>Powerful, compact, and ready for next-gen performance—meet the ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard, an efficient yet feature-rich foundation for your Ryzen™ gaming or productivity build. Built on the AMD B650 chipset and designed to support Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors, this motherboard offers premium performance and future-forward connectivity in a compact Micro-ATX form factor. Engineered for reliability, it features 8+2+1 power phases with Dr.MOS, and a dedicated DDR5 protection circuit that safeguards your memory modules during installation or upgrades, making system building safer and easier for enthusiasts and first-timers alike.</p> <p>Despite its space-saving design, the B650M-HDV/M.2 doesn't skimp on speed. It features dual PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, a Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4 slot supporting up to 128Gb/s NVMe SSDs, and a secondary Hyper M.2 Gen4 x4 slot for high-speed storage expansion. Networking is handled by Dragon 2.5G LAN, delivering up to 2.5x faster transfer rates than standard Gigabit Ethernet—ideal for online gaming, streaming, or large file transfers. Onboard HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 support integrated AMD RDNA™ 2 graphics, capable of delivering up to 4K 120Hz visuals for breathtaking clarity. Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C connectivity adds blazing-fast 10Gbps transfer rates and a reversible design for added convenience.</p> <h3>FEATURES:</h3> <ul> <li>Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors</li> <li>8+2+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS</li> <li>2 x DDR5 DIMMs</li> <li>Supports Dual Channel, up to 7200+ (OC)</li> <li>2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0, 1 x M.2 Key E for Wi-Fi</li> <li>Integrated AMD RDNA™ 2 Graphics</li> <li>Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort</li> <li>Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio</li> <li>4 SATA3, 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4),</li> <li>1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)</li> <li>1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Front Type-C,</li> <li>7 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 x Rear, 1 x Rear Type-C, 4 x Front)</li> <li>Dragon 2.5G LAN</li> <li>Supports ASRock Auto Driver Installer, BIOS Flashback</li> <li>Pre-Installed I/O Shield</li> </ul> <h3>SPECIFICATIONS:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>CPU &amp; Chipset</strong> <ul> <li>Socket: AMD AM5</li> <li>Supported CPUs: Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors</li> <li>Chipset: AMD B650</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Memory</strong> <ul> <li>Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology</li> <li>2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots</li> <li>Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)</li> <li>Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB</li> <li>Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Graphics Output</strong> <ul> <li>1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz</li> <li>1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Expansion Slots</strong></li> <li>CPU: <ul> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode</li> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chipset: <ul> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)</li> <li>1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT PCIe Wi-Fi module</li> <li>Supports AMD CrossFire™</li> <li>15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Storage</strong></li> <li>CPU: <ul> <li>1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chipset: <ul> <li>1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode</li> <li>4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Networking</strong> <ul> <li>LAN: Realtek Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5G</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>USB Ports</strong> <ul> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Front)</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)</li> <li>6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear, 4 Front)</li> <li>8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Audio</strong> <ul> <li>7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)</li> <li>Nahimic Audio</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Connector</strong> <ul> <li>1 x SPI TPM Header</li> <li>1 x Power LED and Speaker Header</li> <li>1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)</li> <li>3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)</li> <li>1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector</li> <li>1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector</li> <li>1 x Front Panel Audio Connector</li> <li>1 x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt™ 4 AIC Card)</li> <li>2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)</li> <li>2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)</li> <li>1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>DIY Features</strong> <ul> <li>BIOS Flashback Button</li> <li>ASRock Post Status Checker</li> <li>ASRock Auto Driver Installer</li> <li>Reinforced PCIe Steel Slot</li> <li>Pre-Installed I/O Shield</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Rear I/O Ports</strong> <ul> <li>2 x Antenna Mounting Points</li> <li>1 x HDMI Port</li> <li>1 x DisplayPort 1.4</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port</li> <li>2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports</li> <li>4 x USB 2.0 Ports</li> <li>1 x RJ-45 LAN Port</li> <li>1 x BIOS Flashback Button</li> <li>HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Software &amp; UEFI</strong> <ul> <li>Software</li> <li>ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)</li> <li>ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software*</li> <li>UEFI</li> <li>ASRock Full HD UEFI</li> <li>ASRock Auto Driver Installer</li> <li>ASRock Instant Flash</li> </ul> </li> <li>Form Factor: Micro ATX Form Factor (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm) | 2oz Copper PCB</li> <li>OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit</li> </ul> <h3>WHAT'S IN THE BOX:</h3> <ul> <li>ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard x1</li> <li>User Manual x1</li> <li>SATA Data Cables x2</li> <li>Screws for M.2 Sockets x3</li> </ul>