• Unique Feature
  Superb Productivity
  – PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
  – Dual Channel DDR5
  – USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
  Rock-Solid Durability
  – Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
  – 18+2+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for Vcore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
  – Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
  – 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors) Ultrafast Gaming
  – 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
  – ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
  EZ Update
  – BIOS Flashback Button
  – ASRock Auto Driver Installer
• CPU
  – Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors*

  * The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.
• Chipset
  – AMD X870
• Memory
  – Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
  – 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
  – Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8400+(OC)*
  – Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
  – Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules*

  *Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information.
• BIOS
  – 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
• Graphics
  Integrated AMD RDNA™ 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
  – 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz*

  * Only the CPU’s embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.
• Audio
  – 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
  – Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
  – Nahimic Audio
• LAN
  – 5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s
  – Realtek RTL8126
• Wireless LAN
  – 802.11be 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
  – Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
  – Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
  – Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band
  – 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
  – Supports Bluetooth 5.4
  – Supports MU-MIMO

  * The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows^® 11 only.
  There is no driver available for Windows^® 10.
  The availability of the 6GHz band 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.
• Slots
  CPU:
  – 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
  Chipset:
  – 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
  – 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module

  * PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
  If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE2 will downgrade to x2 mode.
  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*
  – 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode* Chipset:
  – 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes*
  – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  – 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors*

  * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
  M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
  M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
  If M2_2 is occupied, both rear USB4 Type-C Ports and M2_2 will downgrade to x2 mode.
  You can switch M2_2 to x4 mode in BIOS setting, but doing so will disable USB4_TC1 and USB4_TC2.
  If M2_3 is occupied, SATA3_1 and SATA3_2 will be disabled.
  If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE2 will downgrade to x2 mode.
• 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
• USB
  CPU:
  – 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_3)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear (USB32_1)
  Chipset:
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
  – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_4)
  – 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear (USB32_2 and USB32_5), 4 Front)
  – 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

  * All USB ports support ESD Protection
• Connector
  – 1 x Thermistor Cable Header
  – 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
  – 1 x RGB LED Header*
  – 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
  – 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
  – 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
  – 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
  – 1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (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 (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
  – 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
  – 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)****
  – 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
  – 1 x Power Button with LED
  – 1 x Reset Button with LED

  * 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, CHA_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
  CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
  **** Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 12V@3A (36W) charging
• Rear Panel I/O
  – 2 x Antenna Ports
  – 1 x HDMI Port
  – 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  – 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
  – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)**
  – 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
  – 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
  – 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  – 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  – 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  – 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
  – 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)

  * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
  USB4 controller(for USB4_TC1 and USB4_TC2) will run at Gen4x2 with with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.

  ** Device exceeds USB 3.2 Type-A power rating of 5V@0.9A (4.5W) may trigger over-current protection (OCP), will require system reboot to restore USB power.

• Software and UEFI
  Software
  – ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
  – ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
  UEFI
  – ASRock EZ Mode
  – ASRock Full HD UEFI
  – ASRock Auto Driver Installer
  – ASRock Instant Flash

  *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
• Accessories
  – 2 x SATA Data Cables
  – 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
  – 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
  – 1 x Thermistor Cable
• Form Factor
  – ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
  – 8 Layer PCB
  – 2oz Copper PCB
• OS
  – Microsoft Windows^® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
• Certifications
  – FCC, CE
  – ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

LInk: https://pg.asrock.com/mb/AMD/X870%20Nova%20WiFi/index.asp#Specification