B650M
PG Riptide

PRODUCT BRIEF:

• Supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
• 12+2+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS
• Supports DDR5 6200MHz (OC)
• 2 PCIe 4.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1
• Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort
• Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
• 4 SATA3, 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
  1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
• 2 Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type A + Type-C)
  1 USB 3.2 Front Gen1 Type-C
  6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  8 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

This model may not be sold worldwide. Please contact your local dealer for the availability of this model in your region.

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.

Build For The Most Advanced PC

• AM5 Changes Everything

• AMD EXPO™ Technology

Optimized VRM Design

• 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.

• 12+2+1 Power Phase Design

Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU, offering enhanced performance for gamers.

• 6 Layer PCB

The 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!

• 2oz Copper PCB

2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

DDR5 Memory With Protection Circuit

Due to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there’s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn’t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.

Nahimic Audio

• Audio That Matters

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.

• Enhance Communication Quality

The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
●Static Noise Suppression
●Echo Cancellation
●Lateral Sound Cancellation
●Voice Stabilizer

• Ultimate Gaming Experience

●Sound Tracker
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.

●Works on any devices!
Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices: Jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best 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!

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.

*The addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), a max of 80 LEDs and length within 2 meters.
*The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
*A Group=Addressable RGB Header, B Group=RGB Header

High Speed M.2 Solution

• PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2

The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128GB/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.

• XXL M.2 Heatsink

The extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation to keep those high speed M.2 SSDs as cool as possible, it is able to give better stability while maintaining top performance.

• Anti-Drop Screw

Tired of dropping screws or screws missing inside chassis?
The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.

Phantom Gaming 2.5 Gb/S LAN

The intelligent Phantom Gaming 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.
Automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge.

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.

*Charge speed may vary due to controller protocol, please make sure your device can support 3.0A charging.

EZ Setting

• Auto Driver Installer

Optical drive or driver DVD is no longer needed! ASRock motherboard already has its Ethernet driver prepacked in BIOS ROM, once finish installing the operation system, simply follow the instructions and allow ADI to download and install all necessary drivers automatically!
Step1: Install Auto Driver Installer
Step2: ADI will automatically download and install all necessary drivers.
Step3: Done!

• BIOS Flashback

Get the most convenient BIOS flashing with just a simple click. Users can easily achieve the latest BIOS support with a USB and power supply, No CPU, RAM or other components required.

• Flexible Integrated IO Shield

SPECIFICATION

• Unique Feature
  Superb Productivity
  - PCIe Gen5 (M.2)
  - Dual Channel DDR5
  Rock-Solid Durability
  - 12+2+1 Power Phase, 50A Dr.MOS with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
  - Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
  Ultrafast Gaming
  - 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™ 7000 Series Processors
• Chipset
  - AMD B650
• Memory
  - Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
  - 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
  - Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6200+(OC)
  - Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
  - Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
• BIOS
  - 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
• Graphics
  Integrated AMD RDNA™ 2 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
• LAN
  - 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
• Slots
  CPU:
  - 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
  Chipset:
  - 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x4 mode*
  - 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE3)
  
  - Supports AMD CrossFire™
  - 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
   

  *Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Storage
  CPU:
  - 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
  Chipset:
  - 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, 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
   

  *Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10
• USB
  - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
  - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
  - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  - 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
   

  *All USB ports support ESD Protection
• 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)****
  - 3 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
  - 1 x 4 pin 12V 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 Gen1 Header
   

  *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_FAN1~3/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
  CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
• Rear Panel I/O
  - 1 x HDMI Port
  - 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
  - 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)
  - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_23 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
• Software and UEFI
  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.
• Accessories
  - 1 x User Manual
  - 2 x SATA Data Cables
  - 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
  - 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket
• Form Factor
  - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
  - 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)