ASROCK B650M HDV/M.2 DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The ASRock B650M HDV/M.2 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the AMD B650 chipset, designed for AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 series processors. Measuring 9.6 x 8.9 inches (24.4 x 22.6 cm) and built on a 2oz copper PCB, it offers a compact yet feature-rich foundation for mainstream and enthusiast AM5 builds. At the heart of its power delivery is an 8+2+1 phase design using 50A Dr.MOS integrated power stages, providing stable, efficient power to the CPU under sustained workloads. Memory support spans two DDR5 DIMM slots capable of up to 96GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 memory, with overclocking support reaching DDR5 7200+ MHz (OC) and compatibility with both XMP and EXPO memory profiles. Storage options are a highlight: a Blazing M.2 slot (M2_1) connected directly to the CPU delivers PCIe Gen5 x4 speeds up to 128 Gb/s, while a secondary Hyper M.2 slot (M2_2) via the chipset supports PCIe Gen4 x4 at up to 64 Gb/s. Four SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors round out mass storage, with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support for both SATA and NVMe devices. Expansion slots include two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (one running at x16, one at x4 mode) and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot, along with an M.2 Key E socket for a 2230-type WiFi/BT module. Display output is handled through integrated AMD RDNA 2 graphics (CPU-dependent), with one HDMI 2.1 port supporting up to 4K 120Hz and HDR, and one DisplayPort 1.4 port also supporting 4K 120Hz with DSC. Networking is provided by a Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5 Gigabit LAN controller (10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s) with ASRock's bandwidth management software. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with Nahimic Audio enhancement. USB connectivity is comprehensive: 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (front header), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (rear), 6x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, and 8x USB 2.0 ports. A BIOS Flashback button on the rear I/O enables CPU-less firmware updates. The board also includes a Thunderbolt AIC connector (5-pin) supporting ASRock's Thunderbolt 4 AIC card. Key Specifications: - Chipset: AMD B650 - Socket: AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000 series) - Form Factor: Micro ATX (9.6 x 8.9 in / 24.4 x 22.6 cm) - Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM, up to 96GB, DDR5 7200+ MHz (OC), XMP/EXPO - M.2 Storage: 1x PCIe Gen5 x4 (128 Gb/s) + 1x PCIe Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s) - SATA: 4x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s - PCIe Slots: 2x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 - LAN: Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5GbE - Audio: Realtek ALC897 7.1-CH HD, Nahimic Audio - Display: HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 120Hz) - USB: 1x Gen2 Type-C, 1x Gen1 Type-C, 6x Gen1 Type-A, 8x USB 2.0 - BIOS: 256Mb AMI UEFI with BIOS Flashback - PCB: 2oz Copper - Warranty: 3 Years - OS Support: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit