AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000*, 8000*, and 7000 Series Processors *BIOS Update maybe required when used with AMD Ryzen Desktop 9000 and 8000 Series CPU Processors Robust Power Solution: 18 + 2 teamed power stages with 8+8 pin ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors Optimized Thermal Design: Massive VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, L-shaped heatpipe, M.2 Combo-sink and M.2 backplate for the PCIe 5.0 M.2_1 slot, three onboard M.2 heatsinks, plus a massive M.2 heatsink as an accessory Overclocking technologies: Dynamic OC Switcher, Core Flex, Asynchronous Clock and PBO Enhancement High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and ASUS LANGuard Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Two PCIe 5.0 expansion slots, three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector and Thunderbolt header Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers DIY-Friendly Design: Power button, Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Code, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack, Clr CMOS Button, FlexKey, SafeSlot and SafeDIMM