ASRock B850M-X WiFi R2.0 AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, Micro-ATX, 2x DDR5 Slots, 2x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port

ASRock X-Series Micro ATX Motherboard – AMD Socket AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi‑Fi 6E

The ASRock X-Series motherboard delivers a high-value platform that balances performance, versatility, and a compact micro ATX form factor. Designed to handle a wide range of tasks from professional productivity to everyday computing, it offers an excellent mix of affordability, reliability, and efficiency.

Key Features

• AMD Socket AM5 Support
• Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors

• AMD B850 chipset

• Robust Power Design

• 6+1+1 power phase design
• Dr.MOS for VCore for higher current and improved thermal efficiency

• 6-layer PCB for stable signal, lower temperatures, and enhanced energy efficiency

• High-Performance DDR5 Memory

• Dual Channel DDR5, 2 x DIMM slots
• Supports up to 8200+ (OC)
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Max system memory capacity: 128 GB

• Supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles for easy memory overclocking

• PCIe 5.0 Graphics & Storage

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with reinforced steel slot design
• 1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4, 128 Gb/s)
• 1 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4, 64 Gb/s)
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors

• RAID 0/1/10 support for both SATA and M.2 NVMe storage

• Advanced Connectivity

• Realtek Dragon 2.5G LAN
• 802.11axe Wi‑Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 (2x2, extended 6 GHz band, MU‑MIMO)
• Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑C header (up to 5 Gb/s)

• Multiple USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 ports (front and rear)

• Immersive Audio

• Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio codec
• Nahimic Audio software for enhanced sound, noise suppression, and voice clarity

• Features include Static Noise Suppression, Echo Cancellation, Lateral Sound Cancellation, Voice Stabilizer and Sound Tracker

• Stylish RGB Lighting

• Polychrome RGB with onboard RGB and addressable RGB headers
• Compatible with Polychrome RGB Sync accessories

• SignalRGB support for unified lighting control, game-reactive effects, macro automation, and system monitoring

• DIY-Friendly Design

• Reinforced Steel Slot (PCIe 5.0) with extra anchor points and stronger latch
• Dual graphics outputs: HDMI + DisplayPort
• BIOS Flashback button for CPU/RAM‑free BIOS updates
• ASRock Auto Driver Installer for simple driver setup
• EZ Troubleshooter and ASRock Post Status Checker

Performance & Cooling

Power Phase Design with Dr.MOS

Sturdy components and smooth power delivery to the CPU help deliver enhanced performance. Dr.MOS integrated power stages offer higher current and better thermal efficiency than traditional MOSFETs, contributing to improved stability under load.

6-Layer PCB

The 6-layer PCB design optimizes signal integrity and power distribution, enabling lower temperatures and better energy efficiency. This supports extreme DDR5 memory performance and stable overclocking.

Intelligent Cooling with Aluminum Heatsink

An optimized aluminum heatsink design improves heat dissipation during heavy workloads such as gaming and productivity tasks, helping maintain system stability and long-term durability.

High-Speed M.2 Storage

• PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2
  Supports the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard, offering up to 128 Gb/s transfer speed, ready for future ultra-fast SSDs.

• PCIe Gen4 Hyper M.2
  Supports PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs with up to 64 Gb/s bandwidth.

Networking & Connectivity

Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11axe)

Wi‑Fi 6E extends into the 6 GHz band, providing more available spectrum, higher speeds, and lower latency. It supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe with dual-band 2x2 diversity technology and offers Bluetooth 5.2 support.

Dragon 2.5Gb/s LAN

The Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN platform is optimized for:
- Home networking
- Content creation
- Online gaming
- High-quality streaming

It offers up to 2.5x the bandwidth of standard Gigabit Ethernet, with software features including:
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual, user-friendly UI
- Network usage statistics
- Optimized presets for gaming, browsing, and streaming
- User-customizable priority control

Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑C

A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑C header delivers up to 5 Gb/s transfer speeds with a reversible connector design.

Audio – Nahimic Sound Technology

Nahimic Audio enhances your listening experience across headphones, headsets, external or internal speakers via USB, Wi‑Fi, analog, or HDMI. Key benefits include:

• Powerful algorithms for noise-free conversations
• Constant vocal level regardless of microphone distance
• Dynamic sound clearing and interference noise removal
• Reduced voice variation for better comprehension and less fatigue
• Sound Tracker: a 360° visual radar indicating sound directions for gaming immersion

Nahimic works with a wide range of audio devices and tools, continuously measured and optimized for the best sound experience.

RGB & Lighting Control

Polychrome RGB

• Onboard RGB and addressable RGB headers
• Connects to compatible LED strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis, and more
• Sync across Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories
• Create unique, synchronized lighting effects

SignalRGB Integration

• Unified control for diverse RGB devices
• Advanced lighting customization
• Game-reactive lighting effects
• Macro automation and system monitoring
• Enhanced compatibility and flexibility for RGB setups

Specifications

Unique Features

• Superb Productivity: PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2), Dual Channel DDR5
• Rock-Solid Durability: 6+1+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS for VCore
• Ultrafast Connectivity: 2.5G LAN
• EZ Update: BIOS Flashback Button, ASRock Auto Driver Installer
• EZ Troubleshooter, ASRock Post Status Checker

CPU & Chipset

Memory

BIOS

Graphics Outputs

Audio

LAN & Wireless

Expansion Slots

Storage

RAID Support

• RAID 0, 1, 10 for SATA storage devices
• RAID 0, 1, 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB

Internal Connectors & Headers

• 1 x Thermistor cable header
• 1 x SPI TPM header
• 1 x Power LED and speaker header
• 1 x RGB LED header
• 3 x Addressable LED headers
• 2 x CPU fan connectors (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 3 x Chassis/Water pump fan connectors (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 1 x AIO pump fan connector (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
• 1 x 8-pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density)
• 1 x Front panel audio connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header (supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
• 1 x Front panel USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑C header

Rear I/O Panel

• 2 x Antenna mounting points
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑C port
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑A ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x RJ‑45 LAN port
• 1 x BIOS Flashback button
• HD Audio jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Software & UEFI

Software

• ASRock Motherboard Utility (A‑Tuning)
• ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
• ASRock Polychrome SYNC

UEFI

• ASRock EZ Mode
• ASRock Full HD UEFI
• ASRock Auto Driver Installer
• ASRock Instant Flash

Accessories

• 1 x I/O shield
• 2 x SATA data cables
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antennas

Form Factor

• Micro ATX
• Dimensions: 9.6 in x 8.9 in (24.4 cm x 22.6 cm)

Operating System Support

• Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
• Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit

Certifications

• FCC
• CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply required)