Steel Legend represents the philosophical state of rock-solid durability and irresistible aesthetics. Built around most demanding specs and features the Steel Legend series aims at daily users and mainstream enthusiasts! Providing a strong array of materials/components to ensure a stable and reliable performance.N/AN/AStyle In DetailsN/AFeaturing sturdy components as well as more elaborately styled piecesN/AN/ADr. MOSN/ADr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Compared to traditional discrete MOSFETs it intelligently delivers higher current for each phase thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance.N/AN/APremium 60A Power ChokeN/ACompared to traditional chokes ASRocks premium 60A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard.N/AN/A6 Layer PCBN/AThe 6 Layer PCB comes with 3 sets of copper inner layers providing stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus it’s able to support the latest DDR4 memory modules with most extreme memory performance!N/AN/APCIe 4.0 High Speed M.2 SolutionN/AThis motherboard is capable of accomadating multiple M.2 storage devices one of which can even support next generation PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD it is capable of performing twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.N/AN/AUSB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-CN/AThe latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.N/AN/ADragon 2.5 Gb/s LANN/AThe intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking content creators online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet youll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming file transfers and backups.N/AN/AAutomatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge.N/AN/ARULE YOUR OWN LIGHTING WAY - POLYCHROME RGBN/AASRock motherboards deliver stunning performance and superior aesthetics to rule your own colorful lighting way! ASRock offers a very comprehensive control to perform the built-in RGB LEDs or the connected LED strips CPU fans coolers chassis and any RGB devices smoothly. Devices can be synchronized across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories as well.N/AN/AReinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]N/AThe reinforced steel slot comes with the next generation PCI Express 4.0 standard. The various benefits include:N/A Extra anchor pointsN/A Stronger latchN/A Ensure signal stabilityN/A Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.N/AN/AM.2 (KEY E) For WiFiN/ABesides the onboard LAN port users may also choose 802.11ac wireless connections by M.2 (Key E) slot.N/AN/ANahimic AudioN/AWhether you are using headphones a headset external or internal speakers via USB Wi-Fi analog output or even HDMI Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience vibrant and rich with details.N/AN/AThe Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360 on a radar for a full immersion during the game.N/AN/APost Status CheckerN/AAn easy troubleshooting tool that shows the CPU / DRAM / VGA / BOOT operation every time you start up the system. Post Status Checker is an fast and easy way to identify the source of the problem.N/AN/AXXL Aluminum Alloy HeatsinkN/AExtra large aluminum alloy heat sinks that effectively take away heat from the MOSFET and chipset so that your whole system may perform more stable.N/AN/APremium 60A Power ChokeN/ACompared to traditional chokes ASRocks premium 60A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard.N/AN/ANichicon 12K Black CapsN/ASupreme 12K black capacitors with lifespans of at least 12000 hours. Compared to other counterparts on high-end motherboards that merely have lifespans of around 10000 hours ASRock applied Nichicon 12K Black Caps that offer 20% longer lifespans and provide more stability and reliability.N/AN/AMatte Black PCBN/AA new mysterious matte black and copper color scheme to match the prestigious components on ASRock’s high-end motherboards.N/AN/ADr. MOSN/ADr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Intelligently delivering higher current and driving up to 50A continuous current for each phase thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance.N/AN/AHigh Density Glass Fabric PCBN/AHigh Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.N/AN/AWater Pump HeaderN/AThis is not only a standard CPU fan header but also supports water pumps! This header provides a maximum of 2A power for supporting the most popular water pumps. User also can adjust the voltage of water pump to get higher cooling performance with lower noise.N/AN/AFull Spike ProtectionN/ASome sensitive digital components on the motherboard are vulnerable to power surges the excessive current may cause your system to malfunction immediately. ASRock Full Spike Protection includes various technologies to prevent your motherboards components from being damaged by these unexpected voltage spikes.N/AN/ALive Update & APP ShopN/AASRock Live Update & APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download. You can also easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.