ASRock X870 Pro-A WiFi AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots, 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), 2 x USB4 Type-C, 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module, 1 x HDMI Port

Description

ASRock X870 Pro-A WiFi

Pro-A series is designed for enhanced stability, durability, and efficiency, it offers reliable performance, user-friendly features and a streamlined aesthetic, making it ideal for daily computing needs.

Performance

Optimized VRM Design

Durable Capacitor

Durable Cap with 1000uF Capacitance
The durable capacitors with 1000uF capacitance offers several benefits:

Higher Capacitance:
Greater charge storage for better support under high loads.
Lower Ripple:
Reduced power output fluctuations, improving quality.
More Stable Output Current:
Stable power supply, minimizing voltage impacts.
Better Performance & System Stability:
Increased reliability and consistent performance.

VRM Desgin

16+2+1 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

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.

Power Connector
Hi-Density Power Connector
CPU overclocking requires higher current. ASRock Hi-Density Power Connectors are designed to withstand higher currents compared to traditional CPU and ATX power connectors, providing a more stable system and reducing the risk of fire during heavy overclocking.

8 Layer PCB
The 8 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!

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the ‘built for stable and reliable’ designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel XMP/AMD EXPO capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

High Speed M.2 Solution
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.

Intelligent Cooling Design
The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.

Enhanced M.2 Cooling
The M.2 bottom heatsink is able to dissipate heat of the M.2 SSD efficiently through the motherboard PCB, maximize performance while maintaining system stability.

Wi-Fi 7

Enhanced VR Experience
Wi-Fi 7 offers higher data throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation. These features ensure a smooth and real-time interactive experience, making the VR/AR experience more immersive and connected.

Wi-Fi 7 802.11be
Latest WiFi 7 technology delivers extreme wireless internet speeds and low latency, with higher throughput and Multi-RU as well as puncturing technology. The new WiFi 7(802.11be) technology is able to accelerate cloud-based gaming, 8K video streaming, and video conferencing.

Multi-link Operation(MLO)
Multi-link Operation (MLO) enables the simultaneous use of multiple bands and channels, boosting speed and throughput while reducing latency for a smoother, faster internet experience.

Enhanced USB4 Type-C
USB4 technology brings speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. It enables lightning-fast 40Gbps data transfer bitrate.

Dragon 2.5 Gb/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.

Nahimic Audio

Audio That Matters
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.

Enhance Communication Quality
The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
Static Noise Suppression
Echo Cancellation
Lateral Sound Cancellation
Voice Stabilizer

Ultimate Gaming Experience
Sound Tracker
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360 degrees on a radar for a full immersion during the game.

Works on any devices
Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best experience.

POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers 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.

Signal RGB
Signal RGB unifies your RGB devices, offering seamless customization, game-reactive effects, macro automation, and system monitoring. The official partnership empowers ASRock motherboards with advanced lighting control, enhances compatibility with a diverse range of RGB devices, and provides greater customization flexibility.

Specifications

Unique Featurex

Superb Productivity
PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
Dual Channel DDR5
– USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)

Rock-Solid Durability
16+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
Flexible Integrated I/O Shield

Ultrafast Connectivity
2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module

EZ Update
BIOS Flashback Button
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
ASRock Post Status Checker

CPU
-Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors

Chipset
AMD X870

Memory
Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC)
Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules

BIOS
512Mb 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

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
802.11be 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

Slots
CPU:
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode
Chipset:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x1 mode
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x1 mode
1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module

Supports AMD CrossFire

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 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
Chipset:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (1 Rear, 4 Front)
8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

Connector
1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
1 x RGB LED Header
3 x Addressable LED Headers
2 x CPU Fan Connectors (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 24 pin ATX 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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

Rear Panel I/O
2 x Antenna Ports
1 x HDMI Port
2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port
4 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 EZ Mode
ASRock Full HD UEFI
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
ASRock Instant Flash

Accessories
2 x SATA Data Cables
2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
8 Layer PCB

OS
Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifications
FCC, CE
ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
CEC Tier II ready