SPS (Smart Power Stage)
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
20 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.
7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads
This thermal pads are much more effective than normal pads. With a 7 watt/mK thermal conductivity it is able to effectively dissipate heat from MOSFET, allowing maximum overclocking potential!
8 Layer PCB
The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!
2oz Copper PCB
2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
Reinforced DIMM Slot
The reinforced DIMM slot is surfaced mounted onto the motherboard to give better physical strength as well as a more stable memory signal, with this superior revolutionary design, it is able to dramatically overclock DRAM module up to insane frequency.
DIY Friendly Design
Due to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there’s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn’t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.
PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech
Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard. The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
KiLLER E3100 + AX1675
The Killer Ethernet controller is designed specically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, this motherboard comes with both Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet & WiFi 6E solution, the enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.
KiLLER Doubleshot Pro
Killer DoubleShot Pro allows the use of both the Killer Wireless and Killer Ethernet interfaces work at the same time which will give the end user max throughput as high as 4.9 Gbps, it automatically utilizes the fastest network connection for high priority traffic, this ensures the highest priority traffic will always be put on the fastest and most reliable link.
Benefits
- Speed: DoubleShot Pro Technology delivers the maximum speed and throughput possible for your computer by allowing your computer to use all of your network adapters at the same time.
- Intelligence: The Killer Prioritization Engine to automatically classify and prioritize high priority traffic like online games, streaming video, and high quality audio to be handled by the systems fastest network interface. This will provide users with a higher quality experience with fewer interruptions.
- Maximum Control: Utilize the Killer Control Center 2.0 to see and manage which network connection your applications are using. Set limits using Visual Bandwidth Control or shut them down completely with application blocking, so they don’t interfere with higher priority apps.
Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C
Thunderbolt 4/USB4 technology brings speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects external monitors, Thunderbolt, and USB devices with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.
Fast Charging Technology
Enjoy the superfast charging rate, up to 9V3A 27W with the next generation PD 3.0!
ESS SABRE9218 DAC
- Embrace the audio stunning performance with ES9218 SABRE DAC!
- True Hi-Fi Audio. No distorted digital signal
- 130dB SNR
- 112dB THD+N and supports higher impedance up to 600 headphone
WIMA Audio Cap
Optimized for high end audio applications! Deliver crystal and balanced sound to satisfy even the pickiest audiophile.
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
Independent SATA & USB Port
Protect your valuable data from hackers! ASRock has built in one SATA & USB port that is independent from others, once this feature is activated from BIOS setting, the independent SATA & USB port is cutoff from other ports to prevent malwares and ransomware from accessing.
ASRock Graphics Card Holder
Install your heavy graphics card on the holder; connect it to your motherboard and chassis with screws. Flexibly slide up and down to perfectly adjust the height required for your graphics card in place.
Wireless Dongle USB Bracket
Allow ASRock to be your most trustworthy ally, providing the anti-interference hardware. Place your wireless dongle as far away as possible to prevent the noise impact between the devices on 2.4GHz data spectrum, this Wireless Dongle USB Bracket is packed with selected motherboards to aid you on building your PC without interference.
Personalized MOS FAN
Optimized FAN design for the better heat disspation. You can choose bundled 3CM high performance fan, or upgrade to your own 4CM fan for better cooling and silence performance.
Lightning Gaming Ports
Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!
POLYCHROME RGB
In addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.
PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD
This motherboard is capable of accomadating multiple M.2 storage devices, one of which can support PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD, it is capable of performing twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.
Anti-Drop Screw
Tired of dropping screws or screws missing inside chassis? The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.
Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
Auto Driver Installer
- No need to worry about lack of disk drive! Asrock preinstall LAN driver to ensure that you are able to install all drivers needed in an easier way than using SCD.
- step1: Install Auto Driver Installer
- step2: Update drivers needed
- step3: Done!
BIOS Flashback
Get the most convenient BIOS flashing with just a simple click. Users can easily achieve the latest BIOS support with a USB and power supply, No CPU, RAM or other components required.
Flexible Integrated IO Shield
Unlike most so called pre-mounted I/O shield that is only decorated with fancy color schemes. We reserve more tolerance space and allow IO shield is adjustable when installing, thus fitting chassis perfectly without any mechanical issue.
Unique Feature
- ASRock USB 4.0: ASRock USB 4.0 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol), ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2, ASRock Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s), ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- ASRock Super Alloy: XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink, Premium Power Choke, 105A SPS (Smart Power Stage), Premium Memory Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core loss compared to iron power choke), Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors), I/O Armor, Matte Black PCB, High Density Glass Fabric PCB, 8 Layer PCB, 2oz Copper PCB, Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB, Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, Killer DoubleShot Pro, ASRock Auto Driver Installer, ASRock Steel Slots, ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink, ASRock Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), ASRock Ultra USB Power, ASRock Full Spike Protecti20 Phase SPS Dr.MOS Power Design on (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports), ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
CPU
- Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)Digi Power design, 20 Power Phase design, Supports Intel Hybrid Technology, Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology, Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine V
Memory
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots, Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6400+(OC), Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB, Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0, 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
BIOS
- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support, ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events, SMBIOS 2.7 Support, CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN_AUX, +1.8V PROC, +1.05V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment
Graphics
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12), Three graphics output options: 1 x HDMI and 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4, Supports Triple Monitor, Supports Intel Thunderbolt 4 with max. resolution up to 8K (7680x4320) 60Hz, Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) 60Hz, Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible Port and Intel Thunderbolt 4 Ports
Audio
- - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec), Premium Blu-ray Audio support, Supports Surge Protection, WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs), ESS SABRE9218 DAC for Front Panel Audio (130dB SNR), Pure Power-In, Direct Drive Technology, PCB Isolate Shielding, Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port, Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel, Gold Audio Jacks, 15μ Gold Audio Connector, Nahimic Audio
LAN
- 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer E3100G): Supports Killer LAN Software, Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro, Supports Wake-On-LAN, Supports Lightning/ESD Protection, Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Supports PXE, Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel I219V), Supports Wake-On-LAN, Supports Lightning/ESD Protection, Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Supports UEFI PXE
Wireless LAN
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module, Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax, Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band support, 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology, Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II, Supports MU-MIMO, Supports Killer LAN Software, Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro
Slots
- 3 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4: single at Gen5x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen5x8 (PCIE1) / Gen5x8 (PCIE2); triple at Gen5x8 (PCIE1) / Gen5x8 (PCIE2) / Gen4x4 (PCIE4)), 1 x PCIe Gen3x1 Slot, Supports AMD CrossFire, 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2)
Storage
- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, Independent SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connector, Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode, Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode, M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices, Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Connector
- SPI TPM Header, Power LED and Speaker Header, RGB LED Header, 3 x Addressable LED Headers, CPU Fan Connector (4-pin), 2 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), VRM/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin), 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector), 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector), Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector), 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection), Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Connector, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection), Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection), Clear CMOS Button, Dr. Debug with LED, Power Button with LED, Reset Button with LED
Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Ports, HDMI Port, Optical SPDIF Out Port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x USB 4.0 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol) (Supports ESD Protection), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED), BIOS Flashback Button- HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks with LED)
Software and UEFI
- Software: ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning), Killer Control Center, ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- UEFI: ASRock EZ Mode, ASRock Full HD UEFI, ASRock My Favorites in UEFI, ASRock Auto Driver Installer, ASRock Instant Flash, ASRock Internet Flash, ASRock Easy RAID Installer
Hardware Monitor
- Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans, Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans, Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans, Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH, +1.05V PROC, DRAM, VCCIN_AUX, VCCSA