Introduction
ASRock Inc. is established in 2002, specialized in the field of motherboards. ASRock strives to build up its own brand. With the 3C design concept, “Creativity, Consideration, Cost-effectiveness”, the company explores the limit of motherboards manufacturing while paying attention on the eco issue at the same time, developing products with the consideration of eco-friendly concept.
Official product link:
https://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/B365M%20Pro4/index.asp
Packaging and accessories
The ASRock B365M Pro4 is delivered in a square cardboard box with an abstract black and dark blue design. The front side of the packaging has only the model and name of the motherboard alongside the ASRock logo and name. The main features offered by this motherboard have their emblems printed on the lower left corner.
The back side of the packaging presents in detail the motherboard, and its important features. The left upper side is covered by a full color top down view of the motherboard and a frontal diagram of the I/O panel. The complete technical specifications are listed on the lower left corner. On the right side, the main features of the motherboard are presented, each having a dedicated full color image to exemplify its functionality.
The sides of the box maintain the abstract dark blue and black design. Here the main graphical elements present are the full name of the motherboard and the ASRock emblem and name with the Intel CPU logos.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x Manual
– 1x Quick Installation Guide
– 1x Support CD
– 2x SATA Data Cables
– 3x Screws for M.2 Sockets
– 1x Standoffs for M.2 Sockets
Specifications
MODEL: B365M Pro4
CPU SUPPORT: Intel 9th and 8th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
SOCKET: 1151
CHIPSET: Intel B365
POWER DESIGN: 8 Phases
– CPU: 6 Power Phase design
– Memory: 2 Power Phase design
FORM FACTOR: Micro ATX 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: No
MEMORY: 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots
– DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.
– Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
BIOS: 1x 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Expansion Slots:
– 2x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at x16 (PCIE1); dual at x16 (PCIE1) / x4 (PCIE3));
– 1x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot (Flexible PCIe)
– 1x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module
STORAGE:
– 6x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 17), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
– 1x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
– 1x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
NETWORKING:
– 1x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Intel I219V
PORTS:
– 1x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
– 1x D-Sub Port
– 1x DVI-D Port
– 1x HDMI Port
– 2x USB 2.0 Ports
– 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection)
– 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
– 1x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
– HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
AUDIO: 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)
FAN HEADERS: 5x 4-Pin
Features:
– 8 Power Phase Design
– Premium 50A Power Choke
– ELNA Audio Caps
– Full Spike Protection
– M.2 (KEY E) For WiFi
– ASRock Steel Slot
– ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink
– ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
– Supports CPU up to 95W
– Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
– Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
– Polychrome RGB
– Dual M.2 For SSD
– Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink
– XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
Capacitors appear to be from Apaq. Both ASUS and Gigabyte use them on many motherboards.
Hi Michael, yes you are correct, much appreciated!
soo, are this Motherboard still relevant in 2020??
Depends on what CPU you use and what you plan to do with your system.
I’d like to buy this motherboard to use with Core i3 9100F and AMD RX 570. One of the main uses will be flight simulation with the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. Is it ok?
It should be ok.
How does it idle if I wanted to use it with g5400