Key Points
ASRock Super Alloy
Intel Quad-Core Pentium processor J5040 (up to 3.2 GHz)
Supports DDR4 2133/2400 SO-DIMM
1 PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 M.2 (Key E)
Graphics output options: D-Sub, HDMI, DVI-D
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), ELNA Audio Caps
4 SATA3
4 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Front, 2 Rear)
Supports Full Spike Protection, ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
Product Features
HDMI 4k @60Hz
Supports the most recent HDMI 4K 60Hz graphics output specification. With the larger bandwidth and increased frame rate, the motion on your screen becomes more fluid and less blurry.
HEVC 10-bit Decoding/Encoding
Supports HEVC 10-bit Decoding/Encoding to provide substantially improved video quality and higher bit depth video experience.
Sapphire Black PCB
Pure black PCB appearance. The new Sapphire Black PCB represents rock-solid quality and gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch.
High Density Glass Fabric PCB
High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.
Supports DDR4 SO-DIMMs
Supports the latest DDR4 SO-DIMM memory modules and most extreme memory performance!
M.2 (Key E) for Wi-Fi
Besides the onboard LAN port, users may also choose 802.11ac wireless connections by M.2 (Key E) slot.
ELNA Audio Caps
Who says high quality audio is only available on high-end motherboards? ASRock applied ELNA audio capacitors on mainstream and entry-level motherboards! Compared with traditional solid caps, the leakage current of ELNA audio caps is merely 3uA. This is the key to reduce noise level significantly and satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles.
Full Spike Protection
Some sensitive digital components on the motherboard are vulnerable to power surges, the excessive current may cause your system to malfunction immediately. ASRock Full Spike Protection includes various technologies to prevent your motherboard’s components from being damaged by these unexpected voltage spikes.
Live Update & APP Shop
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is designed for your convenience. ASRock provides various apps and support software for users to download. You can also easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
General
Product Type: Motherboard – mini ITX
Processor: Intel Pentium Silver J5040 (Quad-Core)
Supported RAM
Max Size: 8 GB
Technology: DDR4
Bus Clock: 2400 MHz, 2133 MHz
Supported RAM Integrity Check: Non-ECC
Registered or Buffered: Unbuffered
Features: Dual channel memory architecture
Graphics
Graphics Controller: Intel UHD Graphics 605
Audio
Type: HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC892
Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio, Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN
Network Controller: Realtek RTL8111H
Network Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM 260-pin ¦ 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 ¦ 1 x M.2 socket (Key E)
Storage Interfaces: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA ¦ ASMedia ASM1061: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA
Interfaces: 1 x HDMI ¦ 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ¦ 1 x PS/2 keyboard ¦ 1 x PS/2 mouse ¦ 2 x USB 2.0 ¦ 1 x DVI-D ¦ 1 x VGA ¦ 1 x TOSLINK ¦ 1 x audio line-in – mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone – mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out – mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (front surround) – mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) – mini-jack
Internal Interfaces: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 – header ¦ 3 x USB 2.0 – header ¦ 1 x audio – header ¦ 1 x serial – header
Power Connectors: 24-pin main power connector
Features
BIOS Type: AMI
BIOS Features: JumperFree, UEFI BIOS, ACPI 5.0 support, SMBIOS 3.0 support
Hardware Monitoring: CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU core voltage, opened case detection
Sleep / Wake Up: Wake on LAN (WOL)
Hardware Features: ASRock Instant Flash, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, ASRock XFast LAN, ASRock Internet Flash, ESD Protection, Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), ELNA Audio Capacitors, ASRock Full Spike Protection, ASRock APP Shop, ASRock Super Alloy, High Density Glass Fabric PCB, Sapphire Black PCB, ASRock Live Update
Miscellaneous
Cables Included: 2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included: Drivers & utilities, Antivirus (Trial version), Google Chrome Browser, Google ChromeToolbar, ASRock XFast LAN
Compliant Standards: Plug and Play, FCC, EuP Ready, ErP Ready
Width: 6.7 in
Depth: 6.7 in
Chau M Tran –
Review “ASRock J5040-ITX-Motherboard -Mini ITX-In