ASRock MB Sc AM5 X870 Challenger WiFi, AMD X870, 4xDDR5, 1xHDMI, 2xUSB4, WiFi
ASRock MB Sc AM5 X870 Challenger WiFi, AMD X870, 4xDDR5, 1xHDMI, 2xUSB4, WiFi
ASRock X870 Challenger WiFi
The Challenger Series motherboard represents fearless play, bold breakthroughs, and relentless evolution. With solid specs, Wi-Fi 7, and gamer-focused features like Lightning Gaming Ports and toolless installation, it’s a perfect choice for gamers.
Unique Feature
Superb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
- USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
- 16+2+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+SOC+MISC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
Ultrafast Connectivity
- 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
- ASRock Post Status Checker
CPU
- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors*
*The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.
Chipset
- AMD X870
Memory
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Expansion Slots
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC)*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
*Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information.
BIOS
- 512Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Graphics
Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
- 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz*
*Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.
USB4 Type-C ports on the rear panel and M2_2 share PCIe Gen4x4 bandwidth. Both run at PCIe Gen4x2 when M2_2 slot is occupied. You can switch M2_2 to PCIe Gen4x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the USB4 Type-C ports. The USB4 host controller supports up to PCIe Gen4x4.
Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio
LAN
- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
- Dragon RTL8125BG
- Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control
Wireless Communication module
- 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band*
- Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band*
- 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.4
- Supports MU-MIMO
*The Wi-Fi 7 module is supported by Microsoft Windows® 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows® 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available.
Expansion Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x2 mode*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
*PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Storage
CPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode*
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Internal I/O Connectorss
*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
USB4 Type-C ports on the rear panel and M2_2 share PCIe Gen4x4 bandwidth. Both run at PCIe Gen4x2 when M2_2 slot is occupied. You can switch M2_2 to PCIe Gen4x4 in the BIOS, but this will disable the USB4 Type-C ports. The USB4 host controller supports up to PCIe Gen4x4.
RAID
- Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB
CPU:
- 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_3))
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Rear)
Chipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear (USB32_2))
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front)
- 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
*
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x SPI TPM Header
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header*
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
- 2 x CPU Fan Internal I/O Connectorss (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 3 x Chassis Fan Internal I/O Connectorss (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x AIO Pump Fan Internal I/O Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Internal I/O Connectors
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Internal I/O Connectorss (Hi-Density Power Internal I/O Connectors)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Internal I/O Connectors
- 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
*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, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~3 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Back Panel I/O Ports
- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_23 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port
- 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
*Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
Software and UEFI
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Accessories
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- 8 Layer PCB
OS
- Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certifications
- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
