- Slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16) and 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)
- RAM: 4x DIMM slots for a maximum of 256 GB DDR5 RAM up to 8,000 MT/s
- Storage: 4x M.2 (1x PCIe 5.0, 2x PCIe 4.0 & 1x PCIe 3.0) and 4x SATA
- USB: 1x USB-C 3.1, 1x USB-C 3.0, 4x USB 4.0 and 6x USB 2.0
- Cooling: 7x 4-pin PWM connectors for fans and radiators
ASROCK B850 Pro-A: ATX Motherboard with AMD AM5 Socket and B850 Chipset
The ASROCK B850 Pro-A is an ATX motherboard featuring the mid-range AMD B850 chipset and the AMD AM5 socket. It supports both the Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 CPUs.
The connection to graphics cards and NVMe SSDs is via PCIe 5.0. Data transfer rates of up to 20 Gbit/s are possible with USB 3.2.
Overclocking for Gamers
To get the most out of your gaming PC, the CPU can be overclocked via the motherboard to achieve higher clock speeds. A stable power supply for the processor is ensured, allowing even high-end CPUs to operate at full performance over extended periods. You can also fully exploit the DDR5 memory with overclocking. In case of emergencies, the ASROCK B850 Pro-A offers BIOS Flashback.
Colour
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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AMD
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CPU Socket
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AM5
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Chipset
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AMD B850
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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256 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR5
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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8000 MT/s
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EEC Support
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Yes
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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AMD EXPO, Intel XMP
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 2.5 Gbit/s
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LAN Chip
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Dragon RTL8125BG
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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No
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Cooling
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M.2 Heatsinks
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Yes
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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2x 8-Pin
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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1
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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3
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RGB / LED connectors
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1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG)
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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SPI TPM Header
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Yes
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External Ports
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USB 3.1 (external) Type C
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1
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USB 3.0 (external) Type C
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1
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USB 3.0 (external) Type A
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4
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USB 2.0 (external) Type A
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6
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Display Connectors
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HDMI (1x), USB Type C (Display Port shared) (1x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
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1
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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2
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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1
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SATA 6G (internal)
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4
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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1
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PCIe x4 slots (total)
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1
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PCIe 5.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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PCIe 4.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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7
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC897
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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Yes
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