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: 12 + 2 power stages with 8 + 4 pin ProCool power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors Optimized Thermal Design: Massive VRM heatsinks with strategically cut airflow channels and high conductivity thermal pads Next-Gen M.2 Support: One PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with heatsinks to maximize performance Advanced Connectivity: One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® and eight additional rear USB ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® front-panel connector, HDMI® 2.1, DisplayPort™ 1.4, and one PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlot High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2, and Intel® 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and AI Networking