ASRock B450M Steel Legend Motherboard

The ASRock B450M Steel Legend Motherboard is a robust and feature-packed foundation for your AMD Ryzen™ system. Designed to support a wide range of AMD AM4 Socket processors, it combines a strong power phase design with essential connectivity. Featuring DDR4 3533+ (OC) memory support, PCIe 3.0, and Realtek Gigabit LAN, this Micro ATX motherboard delivers solid performance for gaming, everyday tasks, and content creation. It is an ideal choice for users seeking durability, performance, and comprehensive features in a compact form factor.

Unleash Reliable Performance:

Experience dependable computing power with the ASRock B450M Steel Legend. This motherboard is engineered to support a broad spectrum of AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ processors, including 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors. It provides a stable platform for demanding applications and gaming. Moreover, its efficient design ensures that your system operates effectively under various workloads.

Robust Power Delivery and Memory Support:

The B450M Steel Legend features a solid 6 Power Phase design with Premium 60A Power Chokes and 50A Dr.MOS (for some variants, based on the Z590 reference). This ensures stable and efficient power delivery to your CPU, which is crucial for maintaining performance during intense workloads and overclocking. Furthermore, it supports Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology across 4 DIMM slots, allowing for a maximum system memory capacity of 128GB. It supports speeds up to 3533+(OC) MHz for Pinnacle Ridge CPUs and various speeds for other Ryzen series, enhancing signal integrity and reliability with 15μ Gold Contact in the DIMM slots.

Fast PCIe 3.0 and Dual M.2 Storage:

Benefit from fast data transfer speeds with PCIe 3.0. The motherboard includes a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for graphics, ensuring ample bandwidth for your GPU. Furthermore, it features an Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1) that supports PCIe Gen3 x4 mode, delivering speeds up to 32 Gb/s for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs. In addition, a second M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports SATA3 6.0 Gb/s modules, offering flexible high-speed storage options. The motherboard also supports RAID 0, 1, and 10 for SATA storage devices, ensuring both speed and data redundancy.

Durable Design and Essential Connectivity:

The ASRock B450M Steel Legend Motherboard is built with a focus on enduring stability and comprehensive connectivity. Its premium components ensure long-term reliability, while a suite of essential features provides a convenient and secure computing experience. This makes it a practical choice for a wide range of PC builds.

ASRock Super Alloy Components:

This motherboard incorporates ASRock’s Super Alloy components for enhanced durability and performance. These include XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsinks for effective heat dissipation and Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors) for extended lifespan and reliability. The I/O Armor, Sapphire Black PCB, High Density Glass Fabric PCB, and 2oz Copper PCB further contribute to its robust build quality, ensuring a stable and long-lasting system.

Integrated Graphics Output and Immersive Audio:

For systems utilizing Ryzen APUs with integrated graphics, the motherboard offers versatile display output options, including HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2. These ports support resolutions up to 4K, providing crisp and clear visuals for multimedia and everyday use. Enjoy crystal-clear audio with 7.1 CH HD Audio, powered by the Realtek ALC892/897 Audio Codec. The motherboard features Gold Audio Jacks and PCB Isolate Shielding, along with individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel, ensuring superior sound quality and protection against interference.

Comprehensive USB and Network Connectivity:

The motherboard offers extensive USB connectivity options for all your peripherals. It includes two rear USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Type-A and Type-C), delivering blazing-fast 10 Gb/s speeds. Additionally, it features six USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (two front, four rear) and Realtek Gigabit LAN for reliable wired network connections. All USB ports come with ASRock Full Spike Protection, ensuring device safety and longevity against power surges.

Key Specifications:

Processor & Chipset:

• CPU Support: AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors
• Chipset: AMD Promontory B450

Memory & Graphics:

• Memory:
  • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
  • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
  • Supports DDR4 up to 3533+(OC) MHz (Pinnacle Ridge) and various speeds for other Ryzen series
  • Max. capacity: 128GB
  • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
• Graphics Output Options (with APU): DisplayPort 1.2 (4K 60Hz), HDMI 1.4 (4K 24Hz / 30Hz)

Audio & Networking:

• Audio: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC892/897 Codec), Supports Surge Protection, Gold Audio Jacks, PCB Isolate Shielding, Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
• LAN: Realtek Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mb/s)

Expansion & Storage:

• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode for Vermeer/Matisse/Cezanne/Renoir/Summit Ridge/Pinnacle Ridge; x8 mode for Picasso/Raven Ridge; x4 mode for Athlon series APU)
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3: x4 mode)
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
  • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX™ and CrossFireX™
• Storage:
  • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors (support RAID 0, 1, 10)
  • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1, PCIe Gen3 x4)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, SATA3 6.0 Gb/s)

USB & Internal Connectors:

• USB Ports:
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear Type-A+C, 10 Gb/s)
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Front, 4 Rear)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 (2 Front, 2 Rear)
• Internal Connectors: COM Port Header, TPM Header, Chassis Intrusion Header, Power LED/Speaker Header, RGB LED Header, Addressable LED Header, AMD Fan LED Header, CPU Fan Connector, CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector, 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors, 24 pin ATX Power, 8 pin 12V Power, Front Panel Audio, 2 x USB 2.0 Headers, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

Rear Panel I/O & Software:

• Rear Panel I/O: 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x Optical SPDIF Out, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, HD Audio Jacks
• Software & UEFI: ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning), ASRock Polychrome SYNC, Full HD UEFI, Instant Flash, Easy RAID Installer

Form Factor & Certifications:

• Form Factor: Micro ATX (9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
• OS Support: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit (Note: Summit Ridge does not officially support Windows® 11)
• Certifications: FCC, CE, ErP/EuP ready
• Model Number/SKU: 90-MXB9Y0-A0UAYZ
• UPC/EAN: 4717677338072

For more detailed information, memory support lists, and driver downloads, please visit the official ASRock B450M Steel Legend product page.