ASROCK B850M STEEL LEGEND WIFI

ASROCK B850M STEEL LEGEND WIFI
The ASRock B850M STEEL LEGEND WIFI motherboard is built on the AMD B850 chipset and equipped with an AMD AM5 socket, ensuring support for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. The mATX format, with dimensions of 24.4×24.4cm, offers a compromise between compactness and expandability for modern gaming and workstation builds. The rear panel offers high-speed ports including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C, and special Lightning Gaming ports optimised for gaming peripherals with minimal latency.
Key features of the ASROCK B850M STEEL LEGEND WIFI motherboard
- Robust 12+2+1 phase power design with 20K capacitors ensures stable processor voltage
- Support for DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MHz (OC) increases overall system throughput
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides 128Gb/s bandwidth for future generation graphics cards
- Blazing M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 interface enables SSD transfer speeds of up to 128Gb/s
- Wi-Fi 7 wireless module and 2.5Gb Ethernet guarantee low latency and high connection speeds
- Realtek ALC1220 audio codec with Nahimic Audio technology delivers clear 7.1 channel sound
Stable power and cooling
A 12+2+1 phase power design with Dr.MOS technology and upgraded 20K capacitors, which offer a 1000µF capacity for a more stable output current and longer life, ensures reliable system operation. The board uses 2oz copper inner PCB layers, which contributes to more effective heat dissipation and better energy efficiency, especially when overclocking. Support for DDR5 memory with frequencies up to 8000+ MHz (OC) and AMD EXPO or Intel XMP profiles maximises system throughput for demanding applications, while an optimised circuit design ensures stability.
Expansion slots and storage
For graphics cards, there is a main PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with a reinforced design and an easy-release mechanism, which makes handling easier in a confined case space. The storage space can be configured using three M.2 slots, with the primary Blazing M.2 slot using a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface with transfer speeds of up to 128Gb/s for fast SSDs. Two other slots operate on the PCIe 4.0 standard, complemented by four SATA III connectors for classic hard drives, with support for RAID arrays to increase speed or data security.
Connectivity and audio
Network connectivity is provided by a modern Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) module with Multi-Link Operation support for low latency, and a Dragon 2.5Gb LAN wired interface with intelligent bandwidth management. The audio output is handled by a 7.1-channel Realtek ALC1220 codec with Nahimic Audio technology, which provides clear, surround sound with detailed settings for various use scenarios.
Port layout
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 3
- M.2 Slot: 1× M.2 PCIe NVMe 5.0, 2× M.2 PCIe NVMe 4.0
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 1: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A: 1
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
- Graphics outputs: 1× HDMI, 1× DisplayPort
Audio
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: Line in, Front Speaker, Microphone
- Internal connectors: 1× Front Panel Audio
Other
- Rear: BIOS Flashback button, 2× antenna connector, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps
- Power: 1× 24pin ATX, 1× 8pin 12V, 1× 4pin 12V
- Cooling: 2× CPU Fan, 3× Chassis Fan
- Internal: 1× RGB LED, 3× Addressable LED, 1× TPM, 1× Thermistor header
Specifications
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| Code: | ASb850s2 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |