ASRock B550 PG RIPTIDE AMD AM4 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR4 Slots, 2x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, 1x HDMI Port

• Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors
• 10 Phase, Digi Power, Dr. MOS
• Supports DDR4 4933+ (OC)
• 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot, 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
• 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi
• Graphics Outputs: HDMI
• 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio
• 6 SATA3, 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
• 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
• 3 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Front Type-C, Rear Type-A+C)
• 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Front, 6 Rear), 8 USB 2.0 (6 Front, 2 Rear)

Killer E3100G 2.5G LAN

Riptide is named after a specific kind of water current with strong waves that occurs in the ocean, representing the philosophy of sea’s double-side, calm and unlimited strength. Built around powerful gaming-related features, the Riptide has given a powerful smash and immersed users in the sense of stability.

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.

Premium 60A Power Choke

Compared to traditional chokes, ASRock’s premium 60A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better, thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard.

Killer Ethernet E3100

The Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps Ethernet controller is designed specically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users. The enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.

Intel Killer Prioritization Engine

The Intel Killer Prioritization Engine detects and optimally prioritizes over 1,000 different games, apps, and websites to deliver amazing online experiences, ensuring you get your lowest in-game latencies by prioritizing your gaming traffic above everything else.

AMD SMART ACCESS MEMORY

Conventional PC systems processor can only access a fraction of graphics memory and limits system performance. With AMD Smart Access Memory, the data channel gets expanded to harness the full potential of GPU memory, removes the bottleneck and increase performance.

PCIe 4.0 High Speed M.2 Solution

This motherboard is capable of accomadating multiple M.2 storage devices, one of which can even support next generation PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD, it is capable of performing twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Lightning Gaming Ports

Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!

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

RULE YOUR OWN LIGHTING WAY - POLYCHROME RGB

ASRock motherboards deliver stunning performance and superior aesthetics to rule your own colorful lighting way! ASRock offers a very comprehensive control to perform the built-in RGB LEDs or the connected LED strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and any RGB devices smoothly. Devices can be synchronized across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories as well.

Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C

Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C header delivers up to 10 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case.

Dual USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A + Type-C)

This motherboard has a pair of onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports built on the rear i/o for supporting next generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates.

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.

Thunderbolt 4 AIC Header

Thunderbolt 4 is no longer limited to certain chipset; ASRock skillfully implement the Thunderbolt 4 technology supporting Hot-Plug onto AMD motherboards. All you need is a Thunderbolt 4 AIC card!

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.

Post Status Checker

An easy troubleshooting tool that shows the CPU / DRAM / VGA / BOOT operation every time you start up the system. Post Status Checker is an fast and easy way to identify the source of the problem.

HDMI 4k@60Hz

Supports the most recent HDMI 4K 60Hz graphics output specification. With the larger bandwidth and increased frame rate, the motion on your screen becomes more fluid and less blurry.

Full Spike Protection

Some sensitive digital components on the motherboard are vulnerable to power surges, the excessive current may cause your system to malfunction immediately. ASRock Full Spike Protection includes various technologies to prevent your motherboard’s components from being damaged by these unexpected voltage spikes.

Specifications

Unique Features

• ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2
• ASRock Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Header (10 Gb/s)
• ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
• ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
• ASRock Super Alloy
• XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
• Premium 60A Power Choke
• 50A Dr.MOS
• Premium Memory Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core loss compared to iron powder choke)
• Matte Black PCB

High Density Glass Fabric PCB

2oz Copper PCB

Killer 2.5G LAN

ASRock Lightning Gaming Port

ASRock Steel Slot Gen4

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)
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop

CPU

Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors (Not Athlon)

Digi Power design

10 Power Phase design

AMD B550

Memory

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer) support DDR4 4933+(OC) / 4733(OC) / 4666(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4533(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory

AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4933+(OC) / 4733(OC) / 4666(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4533(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory

AMD Ryzen series APUs (Cezanne) support DDR4 4933+(OC) / 4733(OC) / 4666(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4533(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory

AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) support DDR4 4933+(OC) / 4733(OC) / 4666(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4533(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory

AMD Ryzen series APUs (Picasso) support DDR4 3600+(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200(OC) / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
• 15µ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
• SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label x=1 or 2
• DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label

BIOS

• 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
• Supports "Plug and Play"
• ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events
• Supports jumperfree
• SMBIOS 2.3 support
• CPU, VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, +1.8V Voltage Multi-adjustment

Graphics

Integrated AMD Radeon Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen Series APU

DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0

Shared memory default 2GB. Max Shared memory supports up to 16GB.

Supports HDMI 2.1 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz

Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.1 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)

• Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) with HDMI 2.1
• Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 Port
• Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.1 Port
• Supports Microsoft PlayReady

Audio

• 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
• Supports Surge Protection
• Gold Audio Jacks
• Nahimic Audio

LAN

• 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
• 1 x Killer E3100G (PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s)
• Supports Killer LAN Software
• Supports Wake-On-LAN
• Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
• Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
• Supports PXE

Storage

6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with Vermeer, Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Cezanne, Renoir and Picasso)

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)

• If M2_2 is occupied, SATA3_5_6 will be disabled.
• Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

RAID

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices

Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

Connectors

• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 2 x RGB LED Headers
• 2 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 (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x 4 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 only)
• 3 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Supports ESD Protection)

CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/WP and CHA_FAN5/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Rear Panel I/O

• 1 x Antenna Bracket
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
• 1x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

Software

• ASRock Motherboard Utility
• ASRock Killer LAN Software
• ASRock FULL HD UEFI
• ASRock Instant Flash

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
• Solid Capacitor design
• 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)

CEC Tier II ready