ASRock B850 Pro RS Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard (AMD AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0)

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<p>Meet the ASRock B850 Pro RS Wi-Fi Motherboard—a no-compromise platform engineered for next-generation AMD performance, precision tuning, and seamless connectivity. Built on the robust AMD B850 chipset, this ATX motherboard is tailor-made for Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors, delivering exceptional compatibility and headroom for creators, gamers, and power users alike.</p> <p>From the moment you power up, the ASRock B850 Pro RS Wi-Fi Motherboard asserts its prowess with a fortified 14+2+1 phase power design featuring 80A Dr.MOS and an 8-layer PCB that promotes thermal efficiency and rock-solid voltage delivery. Whether you're pushing memory to 8000+ MHz or fine-tuning every watt, this board is primed for precision overclocking and long-haul durability.</p> <p>Connectivity is where this board truly shines. It offers one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot reinforced with steel, complemented by support for blazing-fast Gen5 and Gen4 M.2 storage. You get up to four M.2 slots and four SATA3 ports, optimised for high-speed NVMe boot drives and bulk storage alike. A 2.5G Realtek Dragon LAN ensures lightning-fast wired networking, while onboard Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2 futureproofs your wireless experience—just make sure you're running Windows 11 to unlock the full 6GHz spectrum.</p> <p>The ASRock B850 Pro RS Wi-Fi Motherboard is also a DIYer’s dream. Features like BIOS Flashback, a flexible I/O shield, reinforced PCIe slots, and the ASRock Post Status Checker make installation and troubleshooting easier than ever. Meanwhile, SignalRGB support and Polychrome RGB headers provide customisable lighting that syncs beautifully across your build.</p> <p>Whether you're upgrading for gaming, content creation, or future-ready productivity, the ASRock B850 Pro RS Wi-Fi Motherboard delivers a perfect blend of high-end performance, intelligent design, and next-gen technology. It’s not just a motherboard, it’s a foundation for your next big build.</p> <h3>FEATURES</h3> <ul> <li>AMD AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000G, and 7000 Series processors</li> <li>PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Slot for next-gen GPU bandwidth and durability</li> <li>Blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G LAN for ultra-low-latency connectivity</li> <li>Supports DDR5 memory overclocking up to 8000+ MHz for extreme performance</li> <li>Four M.2 slots, including one Hyper Gen5 x4 for lightning-fast NVMe storage</li> <li>14+2+1 phase Dr.MOS power design ensures stable power delivery under load</li> <li>BIOS Flashback and Post Status Checker streamline setup and troubleshooting</li> <li>SignalRGB and Polychrome SYNC for vivid, addressable lighting control</li> <li>Reinforced ATX form factor with 8-layer PCB enhances thermal and signal efficiency</li> <li>Compatible with Windows 11 to unlock full Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz band support</li> </ul> <h3>SPECIFICATIONS</h3> <p><strong>CPU &amp; Chipset</strong></p> <ul> <li>Socket: AMD AM5</li> <li>Supported CPUs: Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000G / 7000 Series</li> <li>Chipset: AMD B850</li> </ul> <p><strong>Memory</strong></p> <ul> <li>4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual-channel architecture</li> <li>Up to 256GB of system memory supported</li> <li>Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, unbuffered</li> <li>Memory speeds: Up to 8000+ MHz (OC)</li> <li>Supports AMD EXPO &amp; Intel XMP profiles</li> </ul> <p><strong>Graphics Output</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 4K@60Hz)</li> <li>Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (depends on CPU)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Expansion Slots</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (Steel Slot, from CPU)</li> <li>1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode, from chipset)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Storage</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 x Blazing M.2 (Gen5x4, 2280 – CPU)</li> <li>2 x Hyper M.2 (Gen4x4, 2280 / 2230–2280 – CPU &amp; Chipset)</li> <li>1 x Ultra M.2 (Gen3x4, 2280 – Chipset)</li> <li>4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports (2 via chipset, 2 via ASMedia ASM1061)</li> <li>RAID 0, 1 (SATA), RAID 0, 1, 10 (M.2 NVMe)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Networking</strong></p> <ul> <li>LAN: Realtek Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5 GbE</li> <li>Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11axe) with Bluetooth 5.2</li> <li>Dual-band 2x2 support with 6GHz band (Windows 11 only)</li> </ul> <p><strong>USB Ports</strong></p> <ul> <li>Rear I/O <ul> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (DP-alt mode)</li> <li>4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A</li> <li>6 x USB 2.0</li> </ul> </li> <li>Internal Headers <ul> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20 Gb/s)</li> <li>4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A</li> <li>4 x USB 2.0</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Audio</strong></p> <ul> <li>Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec</li> <li>Enhanced by Nahimic Audio</li> <li>Features: Echo cancellation, noise reduction, Sound Tracker</li> </ul> <p><strong>Power Design</strong></p> <ul> <li>14+2+1 Phase Dr.MOS Power Delivery (80A)</li> <li>Hi-Density 24-pin ATX + Dual 8-pin 12V connectors</li> <li>8-layer PCB for improved thermals and power flow</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cooling &amp; Thermal</strong></p> <ul> <li>Aluminium VRM heatsink</li> <li>Oversized M.2 heatsinks with anti-drop screws</li> <li>M.2 bottom heatsink integrated into PCB</li> <li>2 x CPU fan headers</li> <li>4 x Chassis fan headers</li> <li>1 x AIO pump header</li> <li>Smart Fan Speed Control (up to 3A/36W per header)</li> </ul> <p><strong>RGB &amp; Aesthetics</strong></p> <ul> <li>ASRock Polychrome RGB &amp; SignalRGB support</li> <li>1 x RGB LED header (12V)</li> <li>3 x Addressable RGB headers (5V)</li> </ul> <p><strong>DIY Features</strong></p> <ul> <li>BIOS Flashback (CPU-less BIOS update)</li> <li>ASRock Post Status Checker</li> <li>Auto Driver Installer (via LAN)</li> <li>Reinforced PCIe Steel Slot</li> <li>Flexible, adjustable I/O shield</li> </ul> <p><strong>Rear I/O Ports</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 x HDMI</li> <li>2 x Antenna connectors</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C</li> <li>1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C</li> <li>4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A</li> <li>6 x USB 2.0</li> <li>1 x RJ-45 (2.5G LAN)</li> <li>3 x Audio jacks (Line-in, Front speaker, Mic)</li> <li>1 x BIOS Flashback button</li> </ul> <p><strong>Software &amp; UEFI</strong></p> <ul> <li>ASRock UEFI BIOS (Full HD, EZ Mode)</li> <li>ASRock A-Tuning, Polychrome SYNC, Dragon LAN</li> <li>Auto Driver Installer, Instant Flash</li> </ul> <p><strong>Form Factor</strong></p> <ul> <li>ATX Form Factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)</li> <li>8-layer PCB design</li> </ul> <p><strong>OS Compatibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Windows® 11 64-bit (Wi-Fi 6E full support)</li> <li>Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit (no 6GHz Wi-Fi band)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Certifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>FCC, CE, ErP/EuP Ready</li> </ul> <h3>WHAT'S IN THE BOX</h3> <ul> <li>ASRock B850 Pro RS Wi-Fi ATX Motherboard x1</li> <li>SATA Data Cables x2</li> <li>ASRock WiFi 2.5/5/6 GHz Antennas x2</li> </ul>