Key points

• Format: micro-ATX

• Socket / Chipset: AM5 — AMD B650

• Supported CPUs: Ryzen 7000 / 8000 / 9000 (depending on BIOS)

• Memory: 2× DDR5, dual-channel, up to 128 GB (EXPO/XMP profiles, high frequencies possible)

Graphics (with Ryzen “G” APU)

• Rear video outputs: HDMI 2.1 (4K@60) + DisplayPort 1.4 (some revisions may also offer D-Sub)

• Multi-display possible with APUs including an iGPU

Expansion Slots

• 1× PCIe x16 primary: PCIe 4.0 x16 (from CPU)

• 1–2× PCIe x1 (Gen3/Gen4 depending on slot and revision) for expansion cards

Storage

• M.2: 2 slots

  • M2_1 (CPU): up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (NVMe)

  • M2_2 (chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe)

• SATA: 4× SATA 6 Gb/s — RAID 0/1/10 support (SATA)

• NVMe boot supported; M.2 heatsink often present on the primary slot

Network & Audio

• Wired LAN: 2.5 GbE (Realtek controller common in this range)

• Audio: HD 7.1 codec (ALC897/887 type), isolated audio trace, dedicated capacitors

• (No integrated Wi-Fi on the standard HDV/M.2 version)

Rear Connectivity (Typical I/O)

• USB: mix of USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gb/s) and Gen1, plus USB 2.0

• Video: 1× HDMI, 1× DisplayPort

• Network: 1× RJ-45 (2.5G)

• Audio: 3 analog jacks

• (Presence of a rear USB-C port or PS/2 depending on revision/region)

Internal Headers & Cooling

• Internal USB: 1× USB 3.2 Gen1 header (2 front ports) + 2× USB 2.0 headers (4 ports)

• (Depending on revision, front USB-C header possible)

• Fans: 1× CPU_FAN + 2× CHA_FAN (PWM/DC) with customizable curves

• RGB: 1× ARGB 5 V + 1× RGB 12 V (Polychrome RGB)

• Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin CPU

BIOS & Features

• UEFI (EZ/Advanced), Instant Flash (USB update), EXPO memory profiles, hardware monitoring

• Utilities: ASRock Polychrome Sync, A-Tuning (fans/memory OC)

Recommended Use

• Entry/mid-range AM5 gaming PC with fast NVMe SSD (Gen5 for the main slot if desired)

• Versatile setup seeking 2× M.2 and 2.5G LAN without paying for high-end options

Limitations to Note

• Only 2 RAM slots (less upgradability than 4 DIMM boards)

• No advanced CPU overclocking from the chipset (standard B650)

• No integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (can be added via M.2/USB card if needed)