ASRock B850 PRO-A AM5 ATX Motherboard

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Original price was: $169.99.Current price is: $114.00.

Last updated on March 25, 2026 7:32 AM
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B850 Pro-A

Pro-A series is designed for enhanced stability, durability, and efficiency, it offers reliable performance, user-friendly features and a streamlined aesthetic, making it ideal for daily computing needs.

Pro Series

Optimized for stability, durability, and efficiency. It combines reliable performance, user-friendly features and streamlined style for daily computing tasks.

Performance

Optimized VRM Design

14+2+1 Power Phase Design

Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

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.

Hi-Density Power Connector

CPU overclocking requires higher current. ASRock Hi-Density Power Connectors are designed to withstand higher currents compared to traditional CPU and ATX power connectors, providing a more stable system and reducing the risk of fire during heavy overclocking.

8 Layer PCB

The 8 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!

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support

Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

* There are certain risks involved with memory overclocking and may affect your system’s stability. Please realize that overclocking should be done at your own risk and expense. EXPO/XMP profile support may vary by different system configuration, memory modules and motherboard models. Please refer to Memory QVL for the completed support list.

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.

Hyper M.2 Gen4 x4

Supports PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSDs, it is capable of perform twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Cooling

Intelligent Cooling Design

Aluminum Heatsink

The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.

PWM/DC Fan Support

ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve and achieve quieter operation.

1. CPU Fan Connector

2. AIO Pump Fan Connector

3. Chassis Fan Connector

Fan-Tastic Tuning

ASRock A-Tuning Fan-Tastic Tuning function enables users to auto-detect the minimum duty of each fan with a single click. Users can also easily adjust the fan curve via the visualized UI interface, meeting their system’s cooling performance and noise reduction requirements.

Connectivity

Dragon 2.5 Gb/s LAN

The intelligent 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.

Abundant USB

Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header

The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

USB Type-C (DP-alt Mode)

USB Alternate Mode allows USB Type-C ports to provide power, transfer data, and output display signals to DisplayPort monitors through a single cable.

Stylish Design

POLYCHROME RGB

This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers 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.

SignalRGB

SignalRGB unifies your RGB devices, offering seamless customization, game-reactive effects, macro automation, and system monitoring. The official partnership empowers ASRock motherboards with advanced lighting control, enhances compatibility with a diverse range of RGB devices, and provides greater customization flexibility.

DIY Friendly

Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 5.0 Version]

The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 5.0 standard. The various benefits include:

  • Extra anchor points
  • Stronger latch
  • Ensure signal stability
  • Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.

EZ Setting

Auto Driver Installer

No need to worry about lack of disk drive! Asrock preinstall LAN driver to ensure that you are able to install all drivers needed in an easier way than using SCD.

Step1: Install Auto Driver Installer

Step2: Update drivers needed

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 a power supply. No CPU, RAM or other components are required.

B850 Pro-A

  • Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
  • 14+2+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
    Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
  • 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 M.2 Key E for WiFi
  • Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 USB Type-C (DP-alt)
  • Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec

  • 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
    2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
    1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3x4)
    4 SATA3
  • 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
    1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
    1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
    6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 2 Front)
    9 USB 2.0 (6 Rear, 3 Front)
  • Realtek 2.5G LAN
  • Supports BIOS Flashback

Specification: ASRock B850 PRO-A AM5 ATX Motherboard

Best Seller Ranking

#55 in AMD Motherboards

Brand

Model

CPU Socket Type

AM5

CPU Type

Ryzen 7000 Series, Ryzen 8000 Series, Ryzen 9000 Series

Chipset

AMD B850

Number of Memory Slots

4x288pin (DDR5)

Memory Standard

Up to 8000+(OC)

Maximum Memory Supported

256GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

ECC Supported

Yes

Buffer Supported

Un-buffered

PCI Express 5.0 x16

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode** PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.* If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks- 15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

PCI Express 4.0 x16

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*

Serial ATA SATA

4 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

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, supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* Chipset:- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*- 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_4, supports type 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) mode** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks* M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.* M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.* M2_2 will run at Gen4x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x2 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.* If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.* If SATA3_1 or SATA3_2 is occupied, M2_4 will downgrade to Gen3x2 mode

SATA RAID

Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for SATA storage devicesSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC897

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

LAN Chipset

Dragon RTL8125BG

Max LAN Speed

2.5Gbps

Back I/O Ports

2 x Antenna Mounting Points1 x HDMI Port1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port (DP-alt mode supports DP1.4a)4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports6 x USB 2.0 Ports1 x RJ-45 LAN Port1 x BIOS Flashback ButtonHD Audio Jacks: Line in, Front Speaker, Microphone

Onboard USB

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports)1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)

Other Connectors

1 x SPI TPM Header1 x Power LED and Speaker Header1 x RGB LED Header*3 x Addressable LED Headers**2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***1 x Front Panel Audio Connector* 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, CHA_FAN1~4 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).*** CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Form Factor

Dimensions W x L

12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)

BIOS Feature

256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Software

Software- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software- ASRock Polychrome SYNC* These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. UEFI- ASRock EZ Mode- ASRock Full HD UEFI- ASRock Auto Driver Installer- ASRock Instant Flash

Windows 11

Windows OS 10 64-bit, 11 64-bit

Features

Superb Productivity – PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) – Dual Channel DDR5 Rock-Solid Durability – 14+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor – Flexible Integrated I/O Shield Ultrafast Connectivity – 2.5G LAN EZ Update – BIOS Flashback Button – ASRock Auto Driver Installer EZ Troubleshooter – ASRock Post Status Checker

Package Contents

1 x I/O Shield2 x SATA Data Cables1 x Screw for M.2 Socket

First Listed on Newegg

January 06, 2025

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