Question 1

Should I buy the ASRock B460M-HDV or the B460M Pro4?

Accepted Answer

Choose the B460M-HDV for a compact, lower-cost build using one graphics card, one M.2 drive, and up to 64GB of RAM. Choose the B460M Pro4 when you need more expansion headroom: it provides four DIMM slots and up to 128GB of memory, two M.2 sockets, six SATA ports, two PCIe x16 slots, stronger onboard audio, DisplayPort, and rear USB Type-C. The Pro4 is the more suitable configuration for higher-end 10th Gen processors, multiple storage devices, or future expansion.

Question 2

Is the ASRock B460M-HDV better than the H410M-HDV for a budget 10th Gen Intel PC?

Accepted Answer

Choose the ASRock B460M-HDV when you need more expansion and storage flexibility. Both boards support 10th Gen Intel processors, two DDR4 memory slots, and up to 64GB of RAM, but the B460M-HDV adds two PCIe x1 slots, an M.2 Key E slot for Wi-Fi, an Ultra M.2 socket for NVMe or SATA storage, triple-monitor support, and more USB 3.2 Gen1 connectivity. The H410M-HDV is the more compact option for a basic single-drive system with fewer expansion requirements.

Question 3

Is the B460M-HDV suitable for an i3-10100 or i5-10400 gaming PC?

Accepted Answer

The B460M-HDV is a practical match for a budget gaming system built around a locked 10th Gen Core i3 or Core i5 processor, particularly when the system uses one graphics card and one M.2 SSD. It supports the required LGA 1200 CPUs, dual-channel DDR4, one PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics slot, and Intel Gigabit LAN. For sustained workloads with higher-power Core i7 or Core i9 processors, choose a board with a stronger power-delivery design and more cooling or expansion capacity, such as the ASRock B460M Pro4.

Question 4

Is the ASRock B560M-HDV a better upgrade than the B460M-HDV?

Accepted Answer

Choose the B560M-HDV for a new build or upgrade when you want 11th Gen Intel CPU support, faster DDR4 overclocking options, PCIe 4.0 graphics and NVMe support with an 11th Gen processor, and two M.2 sockets. Choose the B460M-HDV when you already have a 10th Gen LGA 1200 processor and only need a basic PCIe 3.0 platform. With a 10th Gen CPU, the B560M-HDV's PCIe 4.0 features are not available, so its main advantages are broader CPU support and newer-platform expansion features.

Question 5

Does this motherboard include built-in Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

No. The ASRock B460M-HDV does not include onboard Wi-Fi. It has an M.2 Key E slot for an optional 2230 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module and includes an antenna bracket, or wireless connectivity can be added through a compatible PCIe expansion card.

Question 6

Can it run multiple monitors without a separate graphics card?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only when paired with a 10th Gen Intel processor that has integrated graphics. The motherboard provides D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI outputs and supports up to three monitors. HDMI supports resolutions up to 4096×2160 at 30Hz, while DVI-D and D-Sub support up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz.

Question 7

Does the ASRock B460M-HDV support an M.2 NVMe SSD?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Its Ultra M.2 socket supports one 2260 or 2280 M.2 drive using either SATA or PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, with bandwidth up to 32Gb/s for PCIe storage. It also supports NVMe SSDs as boot disks and Intel Optane technology.

Question 8

How much RAM does this motherboard support, and what type should I buy?

Accepted Answer

It supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory using two DIMM slots in dual-channel mode. Compatible memory is non-ECC, unbuffered DDR4; supported speeds include 2933, 2800, 2666, 2400, and 2133MHz, depending on the installed 10th Gen Intel processor. Check ASRock's memory support list for specific modules.

Question 9

Which processors are compatible with the ASRock B460M-HDV?

Accepted Answer

The ASRock B460M-HDV supports 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors that use the LGA 1200 socket. It is not intended for CPUs using other socket generations, so verify the processor is 10th Gen LGA 1200 before buying.

Question 10

What type of M.2 SSD works with the ASRock B460M-HDV?

Accepted Answer

The board supports 2260 and 2280 M.2 drives using either SATA or PCIe NVMe interfaces. Its M.2 slot supports PCIe Gen3 x4, so a Gen4 NVMe SSD can work but will operate at Gen3 speeds. The board also supports NVMe drives as boot disks.

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1200
CPU Type	Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors (Socket 1200)
Supported CPU Technologies	Turbo Boost Technology 3.0

Number of Memory Slots	2x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard	Supports DDR4 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. * Core (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; Core (i5/i3), Pentium and Celeron support DDR4 up to 2666.
Maximum Memory Supported	64GB ** Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
Channel Supported	Dual Channel

PCI Express 3.0 x16	1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
PCI Express x1	2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots
Other Slots	1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module

Serial ATA (SATA)	4 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
M.2	1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)* * Supports Intel Optane Technology * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Intel Optane Ready	Yes
SATA RAID	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17

Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels	7.1 Channels

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Onboard USB	2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
Other Connectors	1 x Print Port Header 1 x COM Port Header 1 x SPI TPM Header 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)* 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) 2 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)* 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. *** CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP and CHA_FAN2/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	8.9" x 7.4"
Power Pin	1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector 1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector

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Brand	ASRock
Model	B460M-HDV

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset	Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed	1Gbps

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