Socket AM5, AMD B850 Chipset, 4 x DDR5-SDRAM up to 256GB, LAN, WLAN, 1 x RJ-45, 4 x SATA III, 1 x M.2(M), UEFI AMI, Micro ATX

Description

Forge the Future Dominate the Game
Challenger Series is all about fearless play, bold breakthroughs, and relentless evolution. Packed with solid specs at a gamer-friendly price, it’s the ultimate option for gamers.

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2
The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.

Aluminum Heatsink
The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.

Built-in Bluetooth
Connect wireless peripherals and accessories with ease. From keyboards and mice to headsets, controllers, speakers, and smartphones, built-in Bluetooth helps reduce cable clutter and makes daily wireless pairing more convenient.

Dragon 2.5 Gb/s LAN
The intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.

Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C header delivers up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case.

POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers 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.

SignalRGB
SignalRGB unifies your RGB devices, offering seamless customization, game-reactive effects, macro automation, and system monitoring. The official partnership empowers ASRock motherboards with advanced lighting control, enhances compatibility with a diverse range of RGB devices, and provides greater customization flexibility.

One-Click to AI Agents – ASRock Claw Quickset
ASRock Claw Quickset is a Windows desktop utility that simplifies the deployment of OpenClaw and local AI models. It automates installation, configuration, and environment setup, allowing users to start using AI with minimal technical knowledge.

Specifications

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)	1
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of chassis fan connectors	3
Front panel audio connector	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes
Number of CPU fan connectors	2
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)	1
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B850
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B850
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
Processor socket	Socket AM5
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Maximum internal memory	256 GB
ECC сompatibility	ECC & Non-ECC
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 10
RAID support	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Microphone in	Yes
Headphone outputs	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DVI-D ports quantity	0
Line-in	Yes
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
LAN controller	Dragon RTL8125BG
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Features
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset family	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B850
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Component for	PC
Audio chip	Realtek ALC897
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots	1
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	512 Mbit
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions
Width	244 mm
Depth	244 mm
Packaging content
Cables included	SATA
Antenna included	Yes
Other features
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots	1