{"product_id":"asrock-b850-rock-wifi-7-amd-am5-atx-motherboard-ddr5","title":"ASRock B850 Rock WiFi 7 AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard - DDR5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASRock B850 Rock WiFi 7 AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard is built for home users, students, and gamers who want a well-rounded AM5 platform without overcomplicating the build. It pairs an AMD B850 chipset with Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN, and DDR5 support up to 8000+ MHz OC on an 8-layer PCB, covering everyday productivity, study, and gaming from a single board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 7 and 2.5G LAN built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 and a Realtek Dragon 2.5 Gigabit LAN port are included on the board, so no add-in card is needed for fast wired or wireless connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for next-gen storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Blazing M.2 slot runs at PCIe Gen5 x4, making it ready for the fastest NVMe drives available today, while a second PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot and four SATA3 ports cover additional drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-layer PCB for stable memory overclocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 8-layer PCB design delivers stable signal traces and improved power delivery, supporting DDR5 EXPO and XMP profiles up to 8000+ MHz OC across four DIMM slots with a maximum of 256 GB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBIOS Flashback without CPU or RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BIOS Flashback button lets you update firmware using only a USB drive and a power supply—no processor or memory modules need to be installed first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOST status LEDs for quick diagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Coloured LEDs display the real-time status of CPU, DRAM, VGA, and boot device during startup, giving a fast visual check of which component may need attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID support across SATA and NVMe\u003c\/strong\u003e — RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations are supported for both SATA storage and M.2 NVMe devices, allowing flexible redundancy or performance setups.\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%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD B850\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB, 8000+ MHz 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%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4\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%;\"\u003eLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5 Gigabit (Realtek 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%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX, 305 mm × 244 mm\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%;\"\u003eStorage Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× PCIe Gen5 M.2, 1× PCIe Gen4 M.2, 4× SATA3\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%;\"\u003eUSB Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 2× USB 3.2 Gen1, 4× USB 2.0\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 processors using the AM5 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits standard ATX cases (305 mm × 244 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts DDR5 memory modules; supports Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: EXPO\/XMP memory overclocking support may vary by system configuration and memory module; consult the Memory QVL for confirmed compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not accept DDR4 memory — the board uses DDR5 DIMM slots only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not compatible with AMD AM4 or any Intel socket processors.\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\u003eAM5 platform builds\u003c\/b\u003e that need Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5G LAN included at the board level, avoiding the cost of separate add-in cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGamers and home office users\u003c\/b\u003e who want DDR5 overclocking capability via pre-tested EXPO\/XMP profiles without manual tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders adding multiple storage devices\u003c\/b\u003e, with one PCIe Gen5 M.2, one PCIe Gen4 M.2, and four SATA3 ports available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDIY builders\u003c\/b\u003e who appreciate BIOS Flashback for updating firmware before installing a CPU or RAM, simplifying first-time setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eATX form factor builds\u003c\/b\u003e that benefit from a pre-installed I\/O shield and quick-release M.2 latch for straightforward assembly.\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\u003eMini-ITX or Micro-ATX cases\u003c\/b\u003e — at 305 mm × 244 mm this is a full ATX board and will not fit smaller enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing a discrete audio solution\u003c\/b\u003e — onboard audio is the Realtek ALC897 codec; no higher-tier audio hardware is present on this board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders requiring Thunderbolt or USB4\u003c\/b\u003e — no Thunderbolt or USB4 ports are listed in the specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExisting DDR4 memory owners\u003c\/b\u003e — DDR4 modules are not supported; new DDR5 memory is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAMD AM4 platform upgraders\u003c\/b\u003e who want to reuse their existing AM4 processor — the AM5 socket is not backward compatible with AM4 CPUs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRock Series brings reliable performance and solid quality in a clean, modern design—ready for work, study, and gaming with practical, well-balanced features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerived 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.\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\u003cp\u003eThe pre-installed IO Shield design makes motherboard to be well-installed in the chassis precisely for preventing any interferences and speed up the set-up process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet the most convenient BIOS flashing with just a simple click. Users can easily achieve the latest BIOS support with a USB and a power supply. No CPU, RAM or other components are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e64MB BIOS provides expanded firmware capacity to support future AM5 processors, offering long-term compatibility and enhanced update capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplays the real-time status of CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT device with colored LEDs during startup. 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