Modern and futuristic, with the attractive specifications and perfect balance, the Race Sport (RS) Edition is the evolution of the most popular PRO series motherboard, Its unique path takes aim at mainstream DIYers that drives an undeniable performance and trustable computing experience without a pricey upgrade, RaceSport edition, your all-rounder motherboard that fulfills every task and light-loading gaming with style and speed!
8 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU, offering enhanced performance for gamers.
Nahimic Audio
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.
POLYCHROME RGB
In addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header 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.
Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]
The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 4.0 standard. The various benefits include:
- Extra anchor points
- Stronger latch
- Ensure signal stability
- Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
High Speed M.2 Solution
This motherboard is capable of accomadating multiple PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSDs, which is capable of performing twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.
Intel Gigabit LAN
Intel LAN provides the best throughput performance, lower CPU utilization, enhanced stability and is able to deliver ultimate network experience to users!
Base Frequency Boost (BFB) Technology
BFB Technology allow the use of increasing TDP to enjoy the base frequency boost with the hidden power of processors with users' non K series CPUs and ASRock’s selected 600 series motherboards, While ASRock BFB breathes life into non K series CPUs, the boost frequency currently still depends on the cooling system applied on your rig.
M.2 (KEY E) For WiFi
Besides the onboard LAN port, users may also choose 802.11ac wireless connections by M.2 (Key E) slot.
Unique Feature
- ASRock Super Alloy: Premium Power Choke, Sapphire Black PCB, High Density Glass Fabric PCB.
- ASRock Intel 4Layer Memory POOL (Planes on Outer Layers) Technology, ASRock Steel Slot, ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink, ASRock Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), ASRock POST Status Checker (PSC), ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports).
CPU
- Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700), digi Power design, 8 Power Phase design, Supports Intel Hybrid Technology, Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology.
Memory
- Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology, 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Supports DDR4 nonECC, un-buffered memory up to 5333+(OC), Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode), Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB, Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0.
BIOS
- 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support, ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events, SMBIOS 2.7 Support, CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VDD_IMC, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +1.8V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment
Graphics
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12), Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers, Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) 60Hz, Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed) max. resolution up to 8K (7680x4320) 60Hz / 5K (5120x3200) 120Hz, Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible and DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec), Supports Surge Protection, Nahimic Audio
LAN
- Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s, Giga PHY Intel I219V, Supports Wake-On-LAN, Supports Lightning/ESD Protection, Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Supports UEFI PXE
Slots
- CPU: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode, Chipset:1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE4), 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT), Supports AMD CrossFire
Storage
- CPU: 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode, Chipset: 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes, 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode, 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Connector
- 1 x COM Port Header, 1 x SPI TPM Header, 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header, 1 x RGB LED Header, 3 x Addressable LED Headers, 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin), 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), 5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector, 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector), 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector, 1 x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card), 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection), 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports ESD Protection)
Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Mounting Points, PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port, HDMI Port, DisplayPort 1.4, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection), RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED), BIOS Flashback Button, HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Software and UEFI
- Software: ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning), ASRock Polychrome SYNC, ASRock XFast LAN,
- UEFI: ASRock EZ Mode, ASRock Full HD UEFI, ASRock My Favorites in UEFI, ASRock Instant Flash, ASRock Internet Flash, ASRock Easy RAID Installer
Hardware Monitor
- Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans, Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans, CASE OPEN detection, - Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V PROC, +1.05V PCH, +0.82V PCH, VCCSA, +12V, +5V, +3.3V,
Form Factorr
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm, Solid Capacitor design