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ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · 8-phase VRM

Quality
48
VRM
20
Value
90
Amazon
$100
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2
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$100
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Overall47.6
VRM20.0
Chipset73.0
Expansion / storage63.0
Connectivity42.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price90.4
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Written analysis

ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 at a glance

The ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and B650M chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots, with up to 128 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 7200 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 20.0, placing the power delivery in the basic class. The board lists 8 CPU power phases, 50 A power stages in a 8+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. Keep it paired with lower-power processors and avoid sustained overclocked loads.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 63.0: balanced . The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5x4, PCIe Gen4x4 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280, 2260. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 42.0, rated essential. There is no recorded onboard Wi-Fi ; wired networking is 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s at up to 2500 Mbps. The recorded USB provision is 7 rear connections and 9 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 47.60, a basic but usable result for office, media, and budget gaming systems.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 90.4—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASRock
Motherboard
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2
Chipset / socket
B650M / AM5
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$100
Availability
Unavailable
Price updated
1 month, 4 weeks ago

VRM

CPU phases
8 (50 A)
Power design
8+2+1
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
128 GB / 7200 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 4
2
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 4
1

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2280, 2260
M.2 modes
PCIe Gen5x4, PCIe Gen4x4
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K 120Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 120Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1

Networking

Ethernet
2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Not included
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
No

Audio

Chipset
Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports un-buffered memory and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules. Please refer to the Memory Support List for more information.
Display notes
Graphics are integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics, but actual support may vary by CPU. The HDMI port is TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible and supports HDR and HDCP 2.3. The DisplayPort supports DSC (compressed) and HDCP 2.3.
Expansion notes
The second physical x16 slot (PCIE3) supports x4 mode. The primary x16 slot (PCIE1) has 15μ Gold Contact. The board supports AMD CrossFire. All PCIe slots support NVMe SSDs as boot disks. There is also one M.2 Socket (Key E) for a WiFi/BT module.
M2_1
5.0 4 · 2280 · CPU
M2_2
4.0 4 · 2260, 2280 · Chipset
Storage notes
M2_1 is a Blazing M.2 Socket supporting speeds up to 128 Gb/s. M2_2 is a Hyper M.2 Socket supporting speeds up to 64 Gb/s. The asterisks next to the M.2 slot descriptions are not explained in the provided text.
USB notes
Includes a Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) for an optional ASRock Thunderbolt™ 4 AIC Card.
Audio notes
7.1 CH HD Audio; Nahimic Audio
Networking notes
2 x Antenna Mounting Points
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · — AIO · 3 chassis · — ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM · Thunderbolt
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules

*Please refer to Memory Support List for more information.

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

Expansion slots

CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 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 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

Storage

CPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 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

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Front)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear, 4 Front)
- 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

Internal I/O

1 x SPI TPM Header
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*
- 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 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 Gen2 Header

*CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).

**CHA_FAN1~3/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
CHA_FAN1~3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Rear I/O

2 x Antenna Mounting Points
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 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

Audio

7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio

Special features

Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software*
UEFI
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash

*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.

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