{"product_id":"asrock-b550m-hdv-am4-micro-atx-motherboard-ddr4-pcie-4-0","title":"ASRock B550M-HDV AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard - DDR4, PCIe 4.0","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASRock B550M-HDV AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard is designed for builders who want a compact, budget-conscious platform that supports AMD's full AM4 lineup through Ryzen 5000 Series. It solves the problem of fitting a capable, modern chipset into a small-form-factor build without sacrificing PCIe 4.0 storage or display output flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad AMD Ryzen CPU compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — The AM4 socket supports Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series desktop processors, covering several generations of AMD CPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0 M.2 storage slot included\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Hyper M.2 socket runs at up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb\/s) when paired with Vermeer or Matisse processors, providing fast NVMe storage without an add-in card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree display outputs for iGPU builds\u003c\/strong\u003e — D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports are all present on the rear panel, with the HDMI port supporting 4K resolution. These outputs are active only with processors that include integrated graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR4 overclocking headroom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Memory can be overclocked to 4733+ MHz with compatible APUs, and the board supports ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules across both DIMM slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Density Glass Fabric PCB\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduced gaps between PCB layers help protect against electrical shorts caused by humidity, a durability measure ASRock applies across this board's construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMD StoreMI tiered storage support\u003c\/strong\u003e — AMD StoreMI technology can combine an SSD and a hard disk into a single logical drive, automatically moving frequently accessed data to the faster storage.\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 AM4\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 B550\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 DDR4 DIMM, max 64 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%;\"\u003ePCIe x16 Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 x16\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 Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x Hyper M.2 (up to Gen4x4 \/ 64 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%;\"\u003eDisplay Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eD-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI (4K)\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;\"\u003eGigabit (Realtek RTL8111H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits AMD AM4 socket CPUs: Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series desktop processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits standard Micro-ATX cases; the board uses the Micro-ATX form factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with DDR4 unbuffered DIMM modules (ECC and non-ECC) in standard DIMM form factor across 2 slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: The M.2 slot runs at PCIe Gen4x4 only with Vermeer and Matisse CPUs; it falls back to Gen3x4 with Cezanne, Renoir, and Picasso processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: The D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI display outputs are functional only when using a processor with integrated graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not compatible with AMD AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, or FM2+ processors — AM4 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\u003eCompact desktop builders\u003c\/b\u003e who need Micro-ATX dimensions with a modern AMD chipset and PCIe 4.0 support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAPU \/ iGPU builds\u003c\/b\u003e where three simultaneous display outputs (D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI) are needed without a discrete GPU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBudget-focused system builders\u003c\/b\u003e who want B550 chipset features — including PCIe 4.0 M.2 and RAID support — without higher-end board pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpgraders staying on AM4\u003c\/b\u003e who plan to drop in a Ryzen 5000 Series CPU now or later, given the broad CPU generation support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders using AMD StoreMI\u003c\/b\u003e who want automatic tiering between an SSD and a hard disk on a single logical volume.\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 who need more than 2 DIMM slots or more than 64 GB of total memory capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-GPU or high-expansion builds\u003c\/b\u003e: only one PCIe x16 slot and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot are available, with no additional PCIe slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders needing multiple M.2 slots\u003c\/b\u003e: only one M.2 socket is present on this board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers requiring USB 3.2 Gen2 or faster rear ports\u003c\/b\u003e: rear USB is limited to four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and two USB 2.0 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eATX or E-ATX case builds\u003c\/b\u003e: the Micro-ATX form factor will not fill larger motherboard trays as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMD AM4 socket supports Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series processors. 6 power phase design, DDR4 up to 4733+ MHz overclocked, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports the most recent HDMI 4K 60Hz graphics output specification. With the larger bandwidth and increased frame rate, the motion on your screen becomes more fluid and less blurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful tool that combines the speed of your SSD with the capacity of your hard disk into a single, fast, easy-to-manage drive, AMD StoreMI technology \"combines\" these two types of storage into a single drive and automatically moves the data you access the most to the SSD, so you get the best of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to traditional chokes, ASRock's premium 50A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better, thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new mysterious matte black and copper color scheme to match the prestigious components on ASRock's high-end motherboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with all three types of most used connectors! Packed with a D-Sub + DVI-D + HDMI combo. Plus the HDMI port supports 4K resolution. *Supported only with processors with integrated graphics. Please check CPU support list from each motherboard webpage.\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%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eB550M-HDV\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 AM4\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 B550\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%;\"\u003eSupported Processors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 5000, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 G-Series, 3000 Series Desktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; 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standard 2133–3200 MHz; ECC \u0026amp; non-ECC, unbuffered\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%;\"\u003ePCIe Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1\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%;\"\u003ePower Phases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 Power Phase design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Connectivity\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%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb\/s (RAID 0, 1, 10; 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