{"product_id":"asrock-a620am-x-amd-am5-micro-atx-motherboard-ddr5-2-5g-lan","title":"ASRock A620AM-X AMD AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard DDR5 2.5G LAN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASRock A620AM-X AMD AM5 Micro-ATX Motherboard DDR5 2.5G LAN is a compact, mid-range foundation for builders who want AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, or 9000 series compatibility without overextending their budget. It addresses the need for a feature-complete Micro-ATX board with fast storage, DDR5 memory support, and 2.5G networking in a smaller chassis footprint. Whether the workload is everyday productivity or light professional tasks, it covers the essentials without unnecessary compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMD AM5 socket for three Ryzen generations\u003c\/strong\u003e — It supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket, giving builders a platform with forward compatibility across current AMD desktop lineups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 up to 8000+ MT\/s with XMP and EXPO\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 128 GB and accept both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles, letting compatible memory kits run at their rated speeds with minimal setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo PCIe Gen4 M.2 slots for fast storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both Hyper M.2 slots run at PCIe Gen4 x4, supporting NVMe boot drives and delivering the bandwidth needed for modern SSDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Gigabit LAN with traffic management software\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Dragon RTL8125BG controller supports 10\/100\/1000\/2500 Mb\/s and includes software for bandwidth prioritisation across gaming, browsing, and streaming modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBIOS Flashback for no-CPU firmware updates\u003c\/strong\u003e — The rear-panel BIOS Flashback button allows firmware updates using only a USB drive and power, without a CPU or memory installed — useful when preparing for a new processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-layer PCB for stable power delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 6-layer PCB design improves signal integrity and thermal performance across the power delivery traces, which supports stable operation during memory overclocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD AM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro ATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x DDR5 DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x PCIe Gen4 x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5 Gigabit (RTL8125BG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD A620A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series desktop processors using the AM5 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits standard Micro-ATX and full ATX cases (9.6 in × 8.9 in board dimensions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts DDR5 ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory modules; XMP and EXPO profile modules are supported for overclocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Integrated graphics output (HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4) requires a Ryzen CPU with integrated AMD RDNA graphics — not all AM5 CPUs include integrated graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: A Key-E M.2 slot is provided for a WiFi\/BT module, but no wireless card is included — the board ships without built-in WiFi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not support DDR4 memory; DDR5 only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBudget-conscious builders\u003c\/b\u003e who need a full-featured AM5 platform without paying for a high-end chipset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall form factor builders\u003c\/b\u003e who require Micro-ATX dimensions but still want two M.2 Gen4 slots and 2.5G LAN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHome office and productivity users\u003c\/b\u003e who benefit from 2.5G networking, 7.1 audio, and ECC memory support in a compact board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRyzen 9000\/8000 early adopters\u003c\/b\u003e who want a lower-cost entry point into AM5 while retaining PCIe Gen4 storage and DDR5 memory performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnthusiast overclockers\u003c\/b\u003e — the A620A chipset does not support CPU overclocking; only memory overclocking via XMP\/EXPO is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-GPU or high-expansion builds\u003c\/b\u003e — with only one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, there is limited room for multiple full-length add-in cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWireless-first setups\u003c\/b\u003e — no WiFi is included; a separate Key-E WiFi module must be purchased and installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders needing USB4 or Thunderbolt\u003c\/b\u003e — the fastest rear USB ports are USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gb\/s); no USB4 or high-speed Type-C is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eX Series motherboard offers a compact, high-value solution, balancing performance, versatility, and reliability for both professional and daily tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ASRock X-Series motherboard provides a high-value solution, balancing performance and versatility within a compact form factor. It's highly capable in handling a wide range of tasks, from professional productivity to everyday usage, striking an excellent balance between affordability, reliability, and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance! Derived from the \"built for stable and reliable\" designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* There are certain risks involved with memory overclocking and may affect your system's stability. Please realize that overclocking should be done at your own risk and expense. EXPO\/XMP profile support may vary by different system configuration, memory modules and motherboard models. Please refer to Memory QVL for the completed support list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASRock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro ATX, 9.6 in × 8.9 in (24.4 cm × 22.6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD A620A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD AM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBIOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e256 Mb AMI UEFI with GUI, BIOS Flashback Button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5, Dual Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x DDR5 DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8000+ MT\/s (OC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eECC\/non-ECC unbuffered; XMP and EXPO profile support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x Hyper M.2 (Key M), PCIe Gen4 x4 (64 Gb\/s); NVMe boot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRAID 0, 1, 10 for SATA; RAID 0, 1, 10 for M.2 NVMe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5 Gigabit 10\/100\/1000\/2500 Mb\/s — Dragon RTL8125BG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot included; Key-E M.2 slot supports type 2230 WiFi\/BT module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRear USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFront USB Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C header, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header (2 ports), 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz, HDR, HDCP 2.3); 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (4K 120Hz, HDCP 2.3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.1 CH HD Audio — Realtek ALC897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eExpansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU); 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