Question 1

backward compatible with DDR4 ram?

Accepted Answer

Not with AMD. Some Intel DDR5 boards are backwards compatible with DDR4.

Question 2

Will I be able to use the upcoming 9000 series of processor with this board?

Accepted Answer

AMD and several board partners have revealed that the B650 and X670 chipsets will both support 9000 series processors. However the support will require a BIOS update/firmware flash before that support is live.

Most Motherboard manufacturers will add the support through a future BIOS update. ASRock has already released a BIOS update for this motherboard with the AGESA 1.1.7.0 update for the next generation of Ryzen processors. So if you load the current BIOS (3.01 at the time of this writing) you will likely be ready for 9000-series. You can find the current BIOS releases on ASRock's support website.

However, keep in mind that the first versions of BIOS updates that add support for new processors can often be buggy. So it may be worth waiting a bit before moving to the 9000 series to see if another BIOS update comes out with bug fixes and potential improvements on these older chipsets down the road a little bit before making the switch.

Question 3

Does it support Ryzen 9000 series out of the box?

Accepted Answer

The ASRock B650M PRO RS AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors, but a BIOS update may be required when used with 9000 Series processors.

Question 4

How do i connect to WiFi and install the network drivers?

Accepted Answer

I think you should be able to find the software you're looking for here. You may need to download it on another device and transfer it by USB if you're unable to connect out of the box. Also note, this specific model does not have WIFI. I assume you have the "B650 Pro RS WiFi" model.

Question 5

Is there a black version?

Accepted Answer

Not for this model, its a nice mixture of white, grey and black, works with any white or black build.

Question 6

Does it come with any sata cables?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it comes with 2 SATA Data Cables.

Question 7

does it support amd ryzen 9 5900x?

Accepted Answer

No, the ASRock B650M PRO RS AM5 Micro ATX Motherboard does not support AMD Ryzen 9 5900X. It supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Series Processors.

CPU Socket Type	AM5
CPU Type	Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 7000 Series Processors

Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard	DDR5 6000+ (OC)
Maximum Memory Supported	128GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel
ECC Supported	Non-ECC
Buffer Supported	Un-buffered

PCI Express 4.0 x16	1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
PCI Express 3.0 x16	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
Other Slots	* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

Serial ATA (SATA)	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode* 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode*
SATA RAID	0/1/10

LAN Chipset	Dragon RTL8125BG
Max LAN Speed	2.5Gbps

ASRock B650M PRO RS AM5 AMD B650 Micro ATX Motherboard

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Onboard USB	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
Other Connectors	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 Front Panel Audio Connector 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) 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.

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin	1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)

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