Question 1

Does this have integrated graphics for the 2 HDMI on board? I'm going to use a Ryzen 7 1700. I don't need super fast graphics and wasn't planning to buy a separated graphics card.

Accepted Answer

You are planning to use the same configuration I have on my most recent build. SO, I can speak to my experiences. Be aware that the Ryzen setup does not support any on-board graphics that I am aware of. The two HDMI ports on the MOBO can only be used if you plan an A-Series AMD build. That being the case, you must run a graphics card if you plan a Ryzen processor. I chose to use a GTX 1050 (I thin I got it for $80 on prime day) and it runs great.

Question 2

Apparently there are no mATX x370 boards out there.  So will this fit in a mATX case? If so what adapters, etc., might be necessary? Or if anyone has info on a mATX x370 board in the works?

Accepted Answer

It should fit without an adapter, check your cases product page it will usually say itx, matx, atx and so on. Also check out the msi b350 mortar Arctic  matx boards, they can run crossfire, 3200 ram, might be what you need.

Question 3

DOES THE X370 HAVE BLUETOOTH?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The wifi module on the x370 gaming-ITX/ac is Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 which includes support for Bluetooth over a USB interface.

Question 4

Where is the CMOS battery on this motherboard? I can't see it in the pictures.

Accepted Answer

It's hard to see in the photos. The battery is sealed in black heatshrink and affixed to the read side of the audio IO ports. You can see its twisted wire pair that connects to a micro JST connector on the board.

Question 5

Case Badge?

Accepted Answer

Not so much a badge as an actual sticker. Granted, it's not the usual flimsy, thin sticker of low grade quality, but it is a sticker nonetheless. Also there is no Fatal1ty logo or anything regarding Ryzen, it is a very plain, silver sticker that reads "ASRock Powered". It's neat enough but they definitely could have made it a tad bit more specific to celebrate Ryzen.

Also of note is that it is stored in a very weird spot. So weird that I actually just now went to go double check my box to see if there was in fact one even though I've had my PC built for a couple weeks now. It's located in...the CD jacket. Why? I have no idea. I think maybe one in one hundred people use these things now. Either way, that's where it is, so anyone wanting the sticker can very easily miss it.

Question 6

I see Windows 10 listed under OS. Does this mean an OEM version of Win10 is included with this board, or only that it's made to be compatible with Win10?

Accepted Answer

Hello there,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. The motherboard would not come with Windows 10 but was listing that it is compatible to work with Windows 10.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 7

Does this have blue tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it has an Intel Bluetooth (and WiFi) card.

Question 8

Does this motherboard come with two wireless antennas?

Accepted Answer

Yes it comes with wireless antennas. It's in the box, I just got it!

Question 9

Since this board already supports Raven Ridge, does that mean it supports Ryzen 2 out of the box with no bios update as well?

Accepted Answer

Nope, as an x370 board it would require a bios update. Only the new x470 chipset supports Ryzen 2 out of the box.

Asrock is working on an x470 revision of this board, to be released later this year, but it isn’t out yet.

Question 10

How well does this work with linux? Does the Wifi work ok? Does the integrated audio work ok? ANy issues linux users have run into with this board?

Accepted Answer

Currently running Fedora 26 kernel 4.12.8-300 with no issues (you have to run latest kernel versions for ryzen to work well).  I only have WPA2 enterprise networks but it works fine.  I mainly use ethernet, but from what little wifi I've used the antenna is not very good.  Integrated audio is fine as well, analog and SPDIF both work well.

If you need KVM I have not figured out how to enable it in the UEFI, though it's probably just me being stupid.

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