ASROCK B460M-ITX/AC DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASRock B460M-ITX/AC is a Mini-ITX form-factor motherboard built around the Intel B460 chipset, designed for compact desktop builds that demand reliable performance without sacrificing connectivity. Fitting Intel LGA1200 socket processors, it supports DDR4 memory in two slots at speeds up to 2933 MHz with a maximum capacity of 64 GB, and is compatible with Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for enthusiast memory configurations. Power delivery centres on Dr.MOS integrated power stages paired with a premium 60A power choke. This combination is designed to deliver stable voltage to the processor under sustained loads, with improved thermal characteristics compared to discrete MOSFET solutions. A dedicated CPU/Water Pump Fan header — rated at up to 2A — alongside a standard CPU fan header and a chassis/water pump fan connector give builders flexibility when choosing cooling solutions, including all-in-one liquid coolers. Storage options include four SATA3 ports running at 6.0 Gb/s with RAID 0/1/5/10 support, plus a single Ultra M.2 slot operating over PCIe Gen3 x4 for sequential transfer speeds up to 32 Gb/s. The board also carries Intel Optane Memory readiness for compatible cache-acceleration configurations. Wired and wireless networking are both addressed: an Intel I219V Gigabit LAN controller handles the RJ-45 port, while an onboard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) module supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands adds Bluetooth 4.2. Display output on the rear I/O includes one HDMI port and one DisplayPort 1.4, suitable for systems using Intel processor graphics. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with surge protection. The rear I/O panel provides four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports with ESD protection, one PS/2 combo keyboard/mouse port, two antenna connectors, the RJ-45 LAN port, HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, and a three-jack HD audio cluster. Internal headers add one USB 2.0 header (up to two ports) and one USB 3.2 Gen1 header (up to two ports), plus RGB LED and Controllable LED connectors for lighting integration. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: Mini-ITX – Chipset: Intel B460 – CPU Socket: LGA1200 – Memory: 2 x DDR4 DIMM, up to 2933 MHz, max 64 GB, XMP supported – Graphics Slot: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 – M.2: 1 x PCIe Gen3 x4 (up to 32 Gb/s) – SATA: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 – LAN: Intel I219V Gigabit Ethernet – Wi-Fi: 802.11ac (2.4G/5G), Bluetooth 4.2 – Audio: Realtek ALC887, 7.1 CH HD, surge protection – Display Output: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 – Power: 1 x 24-pin ATX, 1 x 8-pin 12V – Fan Headers: CPU (4-pin), CPU/Water Pump (4-pin), Chassis/Water Pump (4-pin) – Rear USB: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (ESD protected) – Internal USB: 1 x USB 2.0 header, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header – LED: 1 x RGB header, 1 x Addressable LED header