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 Enhanced power solution: 12+2 teamed power stages, 8+4 ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery Next-gen connectivity: M.2 PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB4 support Made for online Gaming: WiFi 6, Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard Two-way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate Aura Sync RGB effects: Stylish edge lighting design, addressable RGB headers and RGB strip header support. BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without a memory or a CPU installed.