AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000*, 8000*, and 7000 Series Processors

*BIOS Update maybe required when used with AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000 and 8000 Series CPU Processors

Ultrafast Connectivity: WIFI 6E, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 10Gbps Type-C, front USB 5Gbps Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 header support

ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking

Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+

Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers and Aura RGB header for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware

BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without a memory or a CPU installed.