ASRock B760M Steel Legend WiFi Motherboard Review

Features and Specifications

Features

• Supports 14^th, 13^th & 12^th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
• 12+1+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
• Supports DDR5 7200MHz (OC)
• 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x1
• Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort, eDP
• Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
• 4 SATA3, 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
  2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front),
  1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear),
  6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 2 Front),
  6 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
• Dragon 2.5G LAN, 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) + Bluetooth 5.3
• Supports ASRock Auto Driver Installer

Overview

Steel Legend represents the philosophical state of rock-solid durability and irresistible aesthetics. Built around most demanding specs and features, the Steel Legend series aims at daily users and mainstream enthusiasts! Providing a strong array of materials/components to ensure a stable and reliable performance.

Dr. MOS

Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Compared to traditional discrete MOSFETs, it intelligently delivers higher current for each phase, thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance.

12+2+1 Power Phase Design

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

6 Layer PCB design

The 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!

2oz Copper PCB

2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

DDR5 EXPO & XMP Support

Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. All B650E motherboards are built with 8-Layer and premium low-loss materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance up to 6600MHz 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.

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.

PCIe 5.0 wih SMT

Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.

The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.

Dragon 2.5Gb/s LAN

The intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.

Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax

WiFi 6E technology has extended to the whole new 6GHz spectrum band, providing more WiFi capability and giving an even better and faster internet traffic. In addition to deliver higher speeds, the WiFi 6E also enhances the lower latency and supports service levels that are equivalent to 5G networks.

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.

High Speed M.2 Solution(PCIe Gen4 x4)

Supports PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSDs, it is capable of perform twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Dual USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A + Type-C)

This motherboard has a pair of onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports built on the rear i/o for supporting next generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates.

Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C

Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C header delivers up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case.

Built in eDP Signal Connector – Supports ASRock 13.3” Side Panel kit

An eDP signal connector is built with ASRock selected motherboards and supports two functions simultaneously – power and transmission of digital display signal. The connector reserves the room for upgrading with ASRock’s exclusive 13.3” Side Panel Kit.. The ideal 13.3″ Side Panel size will be perfectly matched standard form factor chassis and users can easily build a LCD display inside the PC, adding a sub-screen for monitoring PC status, or watching videos, doing streaming or working personalized tasks. This whole new concept of customization enables new possibilities for personalizing designs – doubles productivity or entertainment.

Specifications

• • Unique Feature
    Superb Productivity
    – PCIe Gen5 (Graphics)
    – Dual Channel DDR5
    Rock-Solid Durability
    – 12+1+1 Power Phase, 50A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
    – Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
    – Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors) for VCore
    Ultrafast Connectivity
    – 2.5G LAN, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
    EZ Update
    – ASRock Auto Driver Installer
    EZ Troubleshooter
    – ASRock Post Status Checker
  • CPU
    – Supports 14^th, 13^th & 12^th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
    – Supports Intel^® Hybrid Technology
    – Supports Intel^® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
    – Supports Intel^® Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
    – Supports Intel^® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
  • Chipset
    – Intel^® B760
  • Memory
    – Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
    – 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
    – Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)*
    – Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB
    – Supports Intel^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0

    *1DPC 1R Up to 7200+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
    1DPC 2R Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
    2DPC 1R Up to 5600+ MHz (OC), 4000 MHz Natively.
    2DPC 2R Up to 4800+ MHz (OC), 3600 MHz Natively.
  • BIOS
    – 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
  • Graphics
    – Intel^® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
    – 1 x eDP 1.4, supports max. resolution up to Full HD 60Hz
    – 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
    – 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz

    *Intel^® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
  • 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

• Wireless LAN
  – 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
  – Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  – Supports Dual-Band 2×2 with extended 6GHz band support*
  – 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
  – Supports Bluetooth 5.3 + High speed class II
  – Supports MU-MIMO

  *Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows^® 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows^® Update and software updates once available.
  A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
• Slots
  CPU:
  – 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 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 and Intel^® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)
  – 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

  *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Storage
  CPU:
  – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  Chipset:
  – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  – 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

  *Supports Intel^® Volume Management Device (VMD)
  Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• RAID
  – Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
• USB
  – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  – 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 2 Front)
  – 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  * All USB ports support ESD Protection
• Connector
  – 1 x eDP Signal Connector
  – 1 x SPI TPM Header
  – 1 x Chassis Intrusion 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)****
  – 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
  – 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  – 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  – 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
  – 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 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 Gen2 Header (10 Gb/s)

  *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_FAN1~3/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
  CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

• Rear Panel I/O
  – 2 x Antenna Ports
  – 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
  – 1 x HDMI Port
  – 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
  – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
  – 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
  – 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  – 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 EZ Mode
  – ASRock Full HD UEFI
  – ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
  – ASRock Auto Driver Installer
  – ASRock Instant Flash
  – ASRock Easy RAID Installer

  *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
• Accessories
  – 1 x User Manual
  – 2 x SATA Data Cables
  – 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
  – 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
  – 3 x Standoffs for M.2 Sockets
• Form Factor
  – Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
  – 2oz Copper PCB

More information on ASRock’s website.