ASROCK B460M-HDV DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASRock B460M-HDV is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel B460 chipset, designed to support 10th Generation Intel Core processors via the LGA 1200 socket. Measuring 22.6 cm x 18.8 cm (8.9-in x 7.4-in), it fits comfortably in standard Micro ATX and compatible mid-tower cases, making it a practical choice for home office builds, compact workstations, and entry-level desktop systems. Memory support spans two DDR4 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to 64 GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 at speeds up to 2933 MHz for Core i9 and i7 processors, and up to 2666 MHz for Core i5, i3, Pentium, and Celeron CPUs. Intel XMP 2.0 profiles are also supported for compatible kits. The board’s 7 power phase digital design, combined with a premium 50A power choke and solid capacitor layout, provides a stable power delivery foundation. Storage options include four SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 via Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17, plus one Ultra M.2 socket (M2_1) accepting M Key 2260/2280 modules at up to 32 Gb/s (PCIe Gen3 x4) or SATA3. Intel Optane Memory technology is also supported via the M.2 socket. Expansion is handled by one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, and one M.2 Key E slot for an optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module (module not included). Connectivity at the rear panel includes four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a PS/2 combo port, RJ-45 Gigabit LAN (Intel I219V), and three integrated video outputs: D-Sub, DVI-D (up to 1920×1200 @ 60Hz), and HDMI 1.4 (up to 4096×2160 @ 30Hz), enabling triple-monitor configurations with compatible integrated graphics processors. Audio is delivered through a Realtek ALC887 codec providing 7.1-channel HD audio with surge protection. The board includes ASRock Full Spike Protection across all USB, audio, and LAN ports. Fan management covers one CPU fan header and three additional Smart Fan headers (CPU/Water Pump and two Chassis/Water Pump), each supporting up to 2A for water cooling compatibility. The 128 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS includes ASRock EZ Mode, Full HD UEFI, Instant Flash, and Internet Flash utilities. The board carries FCC and CE certifications and is ErP/EuP ready. Verified Specifications: – Chipset: Intel B460 – Socket: LGA 1200 (10th Gen Intel Core) – Form Factor: Micro ATX, 22.6 cm x 18.8 cm – Memory: 2x DDR4 DIMM, up to 64 GB, DDR4-2933 (i9/i7) / DDR4-2666 (i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron), XMP 2.0 – Storage: 4x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10), 1x Ultra M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 / SATA3 – Expansion: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1x M.2 Key E (WiFi/BT, type 2230) – Display: HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), DVI-D (1920×1200@60Hz), D-Sub (1920×1200@60Hz) – USB: 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB 2.0 rear; 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 4x USB 2.0 front headers – LAN: Intel I219V Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) – Audio: Realtek ALC887, 7.1 CH HD – BIOS: 128 Mb AMI UEFI – Certifications: FCC, CE, ErP/EuP ready – Warranty: 3 Years