ASRock B650 PRO RS Motherboard Review

Features and Specifications

Features

• Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
• 14+2+1 Phase Power Design, SPS
• 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, supports up to 6200+(OC)
• 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16,
  1 PCIe 4.0 x1, 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi
• Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort
• 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio
• 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4),
  1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4),
  1 M.2 (PCIe Gen3x2 & SATA3),
  4 SATA3
• 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front),
  2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A+C (Rear),
  4 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front),
  9 USB 2.0 (6 Rear, 3 Front)
• Realtek 2.5G LAN

Overview

Modern and futuristic, with the attractive specifications and perfect balance, the Race Sport (RS) Edition is the evolution of the most popular PRO series motherboard. Its unique path takes aim at mainstream DIYers that drives an undeniable performance and trustable computing experience without a pricey upgrade. RaceSport edition, your all-rounder motherboard that fulfills every task and light-loading gaming – with style and speed!

SPS (Smart Power Stage)

Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.

14+2+1 Power Phase Design

Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU, offering enhanced performance for gamers.

DDR5 EXPO & XMP Support

Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. All B650 motherboards are built with 8-Layer PCB design, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance up to 6400MHz and beyond by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are AMD EXPO™/ Intel^® XMP capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

Blazing OC Tuner

The Blazing OC Tuner allows AM5 CPU to switch between OC mode and PBO(Precision Boost Overdrive) mode when the CPU current hits threshold. Anything above current threshold will engage manual OC mode; if below current threshold then will engage Precision Boost Overdrive mode. This idea is to combine overclocking on all cores and automatic boost on a single core to get the best performance out of your CPU. There is no need to enter BIOS to setup up, you can modify all the settings on time under OS.

DDR5 Memory with Protection Circuit

Due to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there’s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn’t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.

8 Layer PCB design

The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency, ensures a reliable and long-lasting system while delivering ultimate performance without any compromise.

The reinforced DIMM slot is surfaced mounted onto the motherboard to give better physical strength as well as a more stable memory signal, with this superior revolutionary design, it is able to dramatically overclock DRAM module up to insane frequency.

DIY Friendly Design

Due to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there’s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn’t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.

Nahimic Audio

Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.

POLYCHROME RGB

In addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header 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.

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.

XXL M.2 Heatsink

The extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation to keep those high speed M.2 SSDs as cool as possible, it is able to give better stability while maintaining top performance.

Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

Specifications

• • Unique Feature
    Superb Productivity
    – PCIe Gen5 (M.2)
    – Dual Channel DDR5
    Rock-Solid Durability
    – 14+2+1 Power Phase, 60A SPS with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
    – Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
    Ultrafast Connectivity
    – 2.5G LAN EZ Update
    – BIOS Flashback Button
    – ASRock Auto Driver Installer
    EZ Troubleshooter
    – ASRock Post Status Checker
  • CPU
    – Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
  • Chipset
    – AMD B650
  • Memory
    – Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
    – 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
    – Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6200+(OC)
    – Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
    – Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
  • BIOS
    – 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
  • Graphics
    Integrated AMD RDNA™ 2 graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)
    – 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
    – 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
  • Audio
    – 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
    – Nahimic Audio
  • LAN
    – 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
    – Dragon RTL8125BG
    – Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
    – Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
    – Visual User Friendly UI
    – Visual Network Usage Statistics
    – Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
    – User Customized Priority Control

• Slots
  CPU:
  – 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
  – 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*
  Chipset:
  – 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)*
  – 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module*- Supports AMD CrossFire™
  – 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

  *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Storage
  CPU:
  – 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
  Chipset:
  – 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes*
  – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  – 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
  ASMedia ASM1061:
  – 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

  *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
  Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
• RAID
  – Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for SATA storage devices
  – Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices*

  *Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10
• USB
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front)
  – 9 x USB 2.0 (6 Rear, 3 Front)

  *All USB ports support ESD Protection
• Connector
  – 1 x SPI TPM Header
  – 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
  – 1 x RGB LED Header*
  – 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
  – 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
  – 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
  – 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
  – 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
  – 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
  – 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector
  – 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
  – 1 x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt™ 4 AIC Card)
  – 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
  – 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (ReDriver)

  *Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

  **Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

  ***CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).

  **** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).

  *****CHA_FAN1~4/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
  CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

• Rear Panel I/O
  – 2 x Antenna Mounting Points
  – 1 x HDMI Port
  – 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
  – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
  – 6 x USB 2.0 Ports
  – 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  – 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  – HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
• Software and UEFI
  Software
  – ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
  – ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
  – ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
  UEFI
  – ASRock Full HD UEFI
  – ASRock Auto Driver Installer
  – ASRock Instant Flash

  *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
• Accessories
  – 1 x User Manual
  – 2 x SATA Data Cables
  – 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
• Form Factor
  – ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
  – 8 Layer PCB

More information on ASRock’s website.