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Model	X670E Pro RS	X670E PG Lightning

Form Factor	- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - 8 Layer PCB	- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - 8 Layer PCB
Unique Feature	Superb Productivity - PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) - Dual Channel DDR5 Rock-Solid Durability - Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB - 14+2+1 Power Phase, 60A SPS with Enlarged Heatsink Armor - Flexible Integrated I/O Shield Ultrafast Connectivity - 2.5G LAN, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module EZ Update - BIOS Flashback Button - ASRock Auto Driver Installer EZ Troubleshooter - ASRock Post Status Checker	Superb Productivity - PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) - Dual Channel DDR5 Rock-Solid Durability - Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB - 14+2+1 Power Phase, 70A SPS for VCore+SOC - Pre-Installed I/O Shield Ultrafast Connectivity - 2.5G LAN - ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports 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* *The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.	- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors* *The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.
Chipset	- AMD X670	- AMD X670
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots - Supports DDR5 ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7600+(OC)* - Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB - Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules *Please refer to Memory Support List for more information.	- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots - Supports DDR5 ECC / non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)* - Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB - Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules *Please refer to Memory Support List for more information.
Slots	CPU: - 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode* Chipset: - 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE3)* - 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi / BT PCIe WiFi module - 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks	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 x1 Slot (PCIE2)* - 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™ - 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1) *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
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 - 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz	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 - 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
Audio	- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) - Nahimic 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	- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10 / 100 / 1000 / 2500 Mb / s - Dragon RTL8125BG - Supports Phantom Gaming 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
WiFi	- 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module - Supports IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac / ax / axe - Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band support* - 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology - Supports Bluetooth 5.2 + High speed class II - Supports MU-MIMO *The Wi-Fi 6E module is supported by Microsoft Windows 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available. A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.	- n/a
USB
Rear Panel I/O	- 2 x Antenna Ports - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb / s) (ReDriver) - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb / s) (ReDriver) - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port - 1 x BIOS Flashback Button - 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack) - 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)	- 2 x Antenna Mounting Points - 1 x HDMI Port - 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb / s) - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb / s) - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports) - 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
Storage	CPU: - 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb / s) mode* - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260 / 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb / s) mode* Chipset: - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260 / 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb / s) mode* - 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb / s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb / s) modes* - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260 / 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb / s) mode* - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb / s Connectors *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks Supports ASRock U.2 Kit	CPU: - 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb / s) mode* Chipset: - 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb / s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb / s) modes* - 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x2 (32 Gb / s) mode* - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260 / 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb / s) mode* - 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb / s Connectors *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, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices	- 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
Connector	- 1 x SPI TPM Header - 1 x Power LED 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)** - 4 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 - 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 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb / s) Supports in total up to 12V / 3A, 36W LED Strip Support in total up to 5V / 3A, 15W LED Strip CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W). CPU_FAN2 / WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W). ***CHA_FAN1~4 / WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W). CPU_FAN2 / WP and CHA_FAN1~4 / WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.	- 1 x SPI TPM Header - 1 x Power LED 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)** - 4 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 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) - 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 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb / s) (ReDriver) Supports in total up to 12V / 3A, 36W LED Strip Support in total up to 5V / 3A, 15W LED Strip CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W). CPU_FAN2 / WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W). ***CHA_FAN1~4 / WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W) CPU_FAN2 / WP and CHA_FAN1~4 / WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
BIOS	- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support	- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Support CD
Software and UEFI	Software - ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) - ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software - ASRock Polychrome SYNC* UEFI - ASRock Full HD UEFI - ASRock Auto Driver Installer - ASRock Instant Flash *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.	Software - ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) - ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN Software - ASRock Polychrome SYNC* UEFI - ASRock Full HD UEFI - ASRock Auto Driver Installer - ASRock Instant Flash *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Hardware Monitor
OS	- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit	- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certifications	- FCC, CE - ErP / EuP ready (ErP / EuP ready power supply is required)	- FCC, CE - ErP / EuP ready (ErP / EuP ready power supply is required) - CEC Tier II ready
Accessories	- 1 x User Manual - 2 x SATA Data Cables - 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz Antenna - 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets - 1 x Graphics Card Holder	- 1 x User Manual - 2 x SATA Data Cables - 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets - 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket