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SocketAMD AM5AMD AM5
Form factorATXATX
Power phases
16 /14+2/
16 /14+2/
VRM heatsink
LED lighting
Lighting syncAsus Aura Sync
Size (HxW)305x244 mm305x244 mm
Chipset
ChipsetAMD X670EAMD X670E
BIOSAmiAmi
UEFI BIOS
RAM
DDR54 slot(s)4 slot(s)
Memory moduleDIMMDIMM
Operation mode2 channel2 channel
Max. clock frequency6400 MHz8000 MHz
Max. memory192 GB192 GB
EXPO support
Drive interface
SATA 3 (6Gbps)44
M.2 connector44
M.21xSATA/PCI-E 4x, 3xPCI-E 4x1xSATA/PCI-E 4x, 3xPCI-E 4x
Interface version M.21x5.0, 2x4.0, 1x3.01x5.0, 2x4.0, 1x3.0
M.2 SSD cooling
Integrated RAID controller
Expansion slots
PCI-E 4x slots11
PCI-E 16x slots22
PCI Modes16x/4x16x/4x/4x
PCI Express5.05.0
Steel PCI-E connectors
Internal connections
USB 2.033
USB 3.2 gen111
USB C 3.2 gen211
ARGB LED strip32
RGB LED strip11
Video outputs
HDMI output
HDMI versionv.2.1v.2.1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort versionv.1.4v.1.4
Integrated audio
AudiochipRealtek S1220ARealtek S1220A
Sound (channels)7.17.1
Optical S/P-DIF
Network interfaces
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth v 5.2Bluetooth v 5.2
LAN (RJ-45)2.5 Gbps2.5 Gbps
LAN ports11
LAN controllerRealtekRealtek
External connections
USB 3.2 gen154
USB 3.2 gen233
USB C 3.2 gen11
USB C 3.2 gen211
USB C 3.2 gen2x211
BIOS FlashBack
Power connectors
Main power socket24 pin24 pin
CPU power8+8 pin8+8 pin
Fan power connectors77
CPU Fan 4-pin22
CPU/Water Pump Fan 4-pin11
Chassis/Water Pump Fan 4-pin44
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LED lighting

The presence of its own LED backlight on the motherboard. This feature does not affect the functionality of the "motherboard", but gives it an unusual appearance. Therefore, it hardly makes sense for an ordinary user to specifically look for such a model (a motherboard without backlighting is enough for him), but for modding lovers, backlighting can be very useful.

LED backlighting can take the form of individual lights or LED strips, come in different colours (sometimes with a choice of colours) and support additional effects — flashing, flickering, synchronization with other components (see "Lightning synchronization"), etc. Specific features depend on the motherboard model.

Lighting sync

Synchronization technology provided in the board with LED backlight (see above).

Synchronization itself allows you to "match" the backlight of the motherboard with the backlight of other system components — cases, video cards, keyboards, mice, etc. Thanks to this matching, all components can change colour synchronously, turn on / off at the same time, etc. Specific features the operation of such backlighting depends on the synchronization technology used, and, usually, each manufacturer has its own (Mystic Light Sync for MSI, RGB Fusion for Gigabyte, etc.). The compatibility of the components also depends on this: they must all support the same technology. So the easiest way to achieve backlight compatibility is to collect components from the same manufacturer.

Max. clock frequency

The maximum RAM clock speed supported by the motherboard. The actual clock frequency of the installed RAM modules should not exceed this indicator — otherwise, malfunctions are possible, and the capabilities of the “RAM” cannot be used to the fullest.

For modern PCs, a RAM frequency of 1500 – 2000 MHz or less is considered very low, 2000 – 2500 MHz is modest, 2500 – 3000 MHz is average, 3000 – 3500 MHz is above average, and the most advanced boards can support frequencies of 3500 – 4000 MHz and even more than 4000 MHz.

PCI Modes

Operating modes of PCI-E 16x slots supported by the motherboard.

For more information about this interface, see above, and information about the modes is indicated if there are several PCI-E 16x slots on the board. This data specifies at what speed these slots can operate when expansion cards are connected to them at the same time, how many lines each of them can use. The fact is that the total number of PCI-Express lanes on any motherboard is limited, and they are usually not enough for the simultaneous operation of all 16-channel slots at full capacity. Accordingly, when working simultaneously, the speed inevitably has to be limited: for example, recording 16x / 4x / 4x means that the motherboard has three 16-channel slots, but if three video cards are connected to them at once, then the second and third slots will be able to give speed only to PCI-E 4x level. Accordingly, for a different number of slots and the number of digits will be appropriate. There are also boards with several modes — for example, 16x/0x/4 and 8x/8x/4x (0x means that the slot becomes inoperable altogether).

You have to pay attention to this parameter mainly when installing several video cards at the same time: in some cases (for example, when using SLI technology), for correct operation of video adapters, they must be connected to slots at the same speed.

ARGB LED strip

Connector for connecting an addressable LED strip as a decorative lighting for a computer case. This type of "smart" tape is based on special LEDs, each of which consists of an LED light and a built-in controller, which allows you to flexibly control the luminosity using a special digital protocol and create amazing effects.

Optical S/P-DIF

Output for sound transmission, including multi-channel, in digital form. Such a connection is notable for its complete insensitivity to electrical interference, since an optical cable, rather than an electrical cable, is used to transmit the signal. The main disadvantage of optical S / P-DIF, in comparison with coaxial, is a certain fragility of the cable — it can be damaged by strongly bending or stepping on it.

USB 3.2 gen1

The number of native USB 3.2 gen1 connectors provided on the back of the motherboard. In this case, traditional, full-size USB A ports are meant.

USB 3.2 gen1(formerly known as USB 3.1 gen1 and USB 3.0) is a direct successor and development of the USB 2.0 interface. The main differences are a 10-fold increase in the maximum data transfer rate — 4.8 Gbps — as well as higher power supply, which is important when connecting several devices to one port through a splitter (hub). At the same time, peripherals of other versions can be connected to this connector.

The more connectors provided in the design, the more peripheral devices can be connected to the motherboard without the use of additional equipment (USB splitters). There are boards on the market that have more than 4 USB 3.2 gen1 ports on the back panel. At the same time, we note that in addition to the connectors on the rear panel, connectors on the board itself (more precisely, ports on the case connected to such connectors) can also provide a USB connection. See below for more on this.

USB C 3.2 gen1

The number of USB-C version 3.2 gen1 connectors provided on the back of the motherboard.

USB-C is a relatively new type of connector used in both portable and desktop PCs. It has a small size and a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted into the connector in either direction. And version 3.2 gen1 connectivity (formerly known as USB 3.1 gen1 and USB 3.0) allows you to work at speeds up to 4.8 Gbps. In addition, when using this version with a USB-C connector, this port can implement USB Power Delivery technology, which allows you to supply power up to 100 W to external devices (although not every USB-C 3.2 gen1 port on motherboards supports Power Delivery).

As for the quantity, modern motherboards almost never have more than one USB-C 3.2 gen1 connector. This is related to two things. Firstly, not many peripherals with a USB-C plug are available for desktop PCs — full-sized USB A are still more popular; secondly, many manufacturers prefer USB-C ports of more advanced versions — 3.2 gen2 and 3.2 gen2x2 (see below). Also note that in addition to the connectors on the rear panel, connectors on the board itself (more precisely, ports on the case connected to such connectors) can also provide a USB connection. See below for more on this.
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