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ASRock B850M-X R2.0 vs MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI
Product A: ASRock
54 of 78 known
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6E
MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
GIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E
GIGABYTE B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE
MSI PRO A620AM-B EVO
GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX
ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE
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Compare the MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI with
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6E
MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
GIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E
GIGABYTE B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE
MSI PRO A620AM-B EVO
GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX
ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICEProduct B: MSI
63 of 78 known
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6E
GIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E
GIGABYTE B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE
MSI PRO A620AM-B EVO
GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX
ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi
NZXT N9 X870E
ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
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Compare the ASRock B850M-X R2.0 with
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850M EAGLE WIFI6E
GIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E
GIGABYTE B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE
MSI PRO A620AM-B EVO
GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX
ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi
NZXT N9 X870E
ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI W
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE33 of 70 fields differ
- 23 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Ethernet speedA: 2.5GbpsB: 5GbpsMSI is 2.5 Gbps higher.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 1B: 2MSI has 1 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 8MSI has 2 more.
- Vcore stagesA: 6B: 8MSI has 2 more.
- Fan headersA: 6B: 5ASRock has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AASRock: 226 × 244 mm
- BMSI: 244 × 244 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
B850M-X R2.0, 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and chapter 1 name the B850M-X R2.0. The part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ is on BuildCores, Paradigit and ComputerG. The Wi-Fi board is a separate model, 90-MXBSH0-A0UAYZ.4Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0/21812982/productRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ. The page lists 3 M.2 slots in its highlights and 1 in its table, which fits neither the manual nor the maker's text, so it is not used for slots.6Retailer pagecomputerg.shop/it/shop/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-b850-am5-90-mxbsg0-a0uayz-42489Read 15 October 2026Part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026Retailer part number 90-MXBSG0-A0UAYZ. The page also shows a UPC 4711581490765 that other shops attach to the Wi-Fi board, so it is not stored. Its Wi-Fi 6E row also belongs to the Wi-Fi board.
GTIN / EAN
47115814907582Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop feed barcode 4711581490758 for SKU B850M-X R2.0. The Wi-Fi board has 4711581490765.5Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/3162912Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711581490758. The Computer Orbit feed and the ComputerG listing show the same number.6Retailer pagecomputerg.shop/it/shop/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-b850-am5-90-mxbsg0-a0uayz-42489Read 15 October 2026Barcode 4711581490758.
Announced
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Status
Available8Spec databasegeizhals.de/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-a3383558.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with offers on geizhals.eu on 2026-10-14. The base page showed no offers in one snapshot. BuildCores shows it in stock at Newegg and Walmart.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ys4ci1k5t/MSI-PRO-B850M-A-WIFIRead 14 October 2026Shows Newegg at 168.99 USD and Walmart at 172.99 USD in stock on 2026-10-14.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Board revision
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Platform
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CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors. Slot availability depends on the CPU. Read on 2026-10-15.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, CPU row: AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Desktop Processors, socket AM5. The manual points to msi.com for the newest support list. Read on 2026-10-14.
CPU overclocking
Board
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Form factor
Board dimensions
Width226Height244mm(8.9 × 9.6 in)2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of ASRock's spec: Micro ATX Form Factor 9.6-in x 8.9-in, 24.4 cm x 22.6 cm. The 244 mm side runs along the rear I/O edge, as the field help says for Micro ATX, so it is stored as the height. The shorter 226 mm side is the width.3Retailer pageavadirect.com/B850M-X-R2-0-AMD-B850-Chipset-AM5-microATX-Motherboard/Product/19612206Read 15 October 2026Spec text: Micro ATX Form Factor 9.6-in x 8.9-in, 24.4 cm x 22.6 cm.4Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0/21812982/productRead 15 October 2026Width 244 mm and depth 226 mm in the spec table. The shop calls the longer side the width. It runs along the rear I/O edge.6Retailer pagecomputerg.shop/it/shop/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-b850-am5-90-mxbsg0-a0uayz-42489Read 15 October 2026Width 244 mm and depth 226 mm. The shop calls the longer side the width.8Press articlegdm.or.jp/crew/2025/0404/581769Read 15 October 2026Micro-ATX (244 x 226 mm), for the Wi-Fi board.
Width244Height244mm(9.6 × 9.6 in)1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 244 mm x 244 mm. Guru3D, Netcodex and the MSI Taiwan store give 243.84 mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 in.
PCB layers
62Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of ASRock's text: the 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes.4Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0/21812982/productRead 15 October 2026Text: the 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes.
63Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Product details: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 2026The Chinese text says a 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz copper. One search result summary of MSI's global page mentioned 8 layers, which no maker page or document confirmed.6Press articleclub386.com/msi-launches-mid-and-entry-motherboards-for-amds-am5-platformRead 14 October 2026Six-layer PCB.
Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
No2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The text names only onboard RGB and addressable RGB headers for external devices. It names no lighting on the board.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026Lighting: None. The headers are for external devices.
No1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 4x EZ Debug LED, 1x EZ Memory Detection LED and the RGB and ARGB headers. The list names no lighting on the board itself. BuildCores shows Lighting: None.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/ys4ci1k5t/MSI-PRO-B850M-A-WIFIRead 14 October 2026Lighting: none listed. The headers are for external devices.
Power delivery
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Power stage layout
6+1+12Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of ASRock's product page: 6+1+1 Phase Power Design, Dr.MOS for VCore. The page gives no current rating and no controller.3Retailer pageavadirect.com/B850M-X-R2-0-AMD-B850-Chipset-AM5-microATX-Motherboard/Product/19612206Read 15 October 2026Spec text: 6+1+1 Phase Power Design, Dr.MOS for VCore.8Press articlegdm.or.jp/crew/2025/0404/581769Read 15 October 20266+1+1 phases, Dr.MOS for VCore, for the Wi-Fi board.
8+2+13Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Product details: Direct 8+2+1 Power System 60A SPS, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors.4Maker product pagetw-store.msi.com/products/pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 2026Text names an 8+2+1 Duet Rail power system with dual 8+4-pin CPU power connectors.6Press articleclub386.com/msi-launches-mid-and-entry-motherboards-for-amds-am5-platformRead 14 October 2026MSI's launch text through Club386: 8+2+1 phases rated at 60A.7Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-pro-b850ma-wifi-microatx-motherboard-with-wifi-7-and-5-gigabit-lanRead 14 October 20268+2+1 phase design with 60A smart power stages.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 20268+2+1 power stage layout, 60A SPS.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
Vcore power stage rating
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60A3Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Direct 8+2+1 Power System 60A SPS.6Press articleclub386.com/msi-launches-mid-and-entry-motherboards-for-amds-am5-platformRead 14 October 20268+2+1 phases rated at 60A.7Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-pro-b850ma-wifi-microatx-motherboard-with-wifi-7-and-5-gigabit-lanRead 14 October 202660A smart power stages.
VRM controller
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CPU power connectors
8+4 pin1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x 8-pin +12V, 1x 4-pin +12V and 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector.3Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifi-matx-motherboardRead 14 October 20268+4-pin CPU power connectors.
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
ECC memory
Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory. The manual does not say whether ECC is active with each CPU. BuildCores also lists ECC support as yes.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026ECC Support: Yes.
Expansion slots
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Expansion slots
AASRock B850M-X R2.0
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x1 | 1 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x1 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
Full-length PCIe slots
2
2
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
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M.2 storage slots
AASRock B850M-X R2.0
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
| M2_2 | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | No |
BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes |
| M2_2 | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | No |
Source1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and pages 33 to 37, Ryzen 9000 values. M2_1 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000), 2260 and 2280 drives, under the screwless EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsink. M2_2 is from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500 and 8300), 2260 and 2280 drives. The M2_2 install steps show a clip and no heatsink. MaxMyBuild and Geizhals agree that only one M.2 slot has a heatsink. No slot lists an M.2 SATA mode, so sata is false. The Wi-Fi module sits in a separate M.2 Key-E slot.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/msi-pro-b850m-a-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: slot 1 only.
M.2 slots
2
2
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
1
SATA ports
Rear ports
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Rear ports
AASRock B850M-X R2.0
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | 5 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 0.48 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 3 | Not available |
BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 3 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 3 | Not available |
Rear USB ports
6
8
Rear USB-C ports
1
2
Fastest rear USB port
5Gbps
10Gbps
Thunderbolt
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Internal connectors
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Internal USB headers
AASRock B850M-X R2.0
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
BMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
Front USB-C header speed
5Gbps
10Gbps
Fan headers
ARGB headers
RGB headers
Networking
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Ethernet controllers
Ethernet ports
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1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
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Wi-Fi bands
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Max Wi-Fi channel width
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Wi-Fi module
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Audio
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Audio codec
DAC chip
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Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout lists a Clear CMOS jumper (CLRCMOS1). The only rear panel button is BIOS Flashback. BuildCores lists Clear CMOS Button: No.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/4aue7wofw/ASRock-B850-M-X-R2.0-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026Clear CMOS Button: No.
POST code display
Power button on the board
Not available
Dual BIOS
Pre-installed I/O shield
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless M2_1 heatsink, pages 34 to 36), EZ M.2 Clip II (locks the SSD without a screw) and EZ PCIe Clip II (release for the graphics card). The Wi-Fi antenna cables are screwed on (page 26), so antenna_connector is not stored.
Measured
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VRM temperature under CPU load
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Power draw idle
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box
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In the box
1 x I/O Shield, 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables, 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 package contents: 1 x I/O Shield, 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) and 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional) for the B850M-X R2.0, without the board. The two antennas listed are for the Wi-Fi board and are left out.2Retailer pagecomputerorbit.com/products/asrock-b850m-x-r2-0-micro-atx-am5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Accessories: 1 x I/O Shield, 2 x SATA Data Cables, 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket.
1x Motherboard, 1x Quick installation guide, 1x European Union Regulatory Notices, 1x SATA cable, 1 x 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), 1x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 2x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents, page 22.
Links
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Product page
www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/B850M-X%20R2.0/index.asp10Maker product pageasrock.com/MB/AMD/B850M-X%20R2.0/index.aspRead 15 October 2026The page returned a bot check, so it was not read and the check was not worked around. Its address is the one in the job brief. No value comes from it.
www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850M-A-WIFI5Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850M-A-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Specifications were read from the user guide, the datasheet and MSI's regional stores.
Spec sheet
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Manual
download.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B850M-X%20R2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASRock manual for the B850M-X WiFi R2.0 and the B850M-X R2.0, 72 pages, Version 1.0, published February 2025. The cover says Micro ATX. Items marked B850M-X WiFi R2.0 are not used. asrock.com sits behind a bot check, so the maker's product page was not opened.
static.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdf1Owner's manualstatic.buildcores.com/part-attachments/6ca91b70-bec1-4089-823a-42e63ffd6950_PROB850M-AWIFI_PROB850M-A_English.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI User Guide for PRO B850M-A WIFI (66 pages), hosted by buildcores.com. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own copy was not opened.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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