F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Your Asrock A320M is an AB350M model.

Your Asrock A320M is an AB350M model.

Your Asrock A320M is an AB350M model.

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Kaden4y
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03-07-2017, 07:34 AM
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Hello, I noticed that the "A320M" sticker on my Asrock A320M has been replaced with "AB350M." Could anyone share any insights? Is there a possibility that the original B350 model was being used as an A320, or are there issues with the chips? Also, would it be safe to flash the BIOS to AB350M? I’m considering taking off the chipset heatsink to see what’s inside.
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Kaden4y
03-07-2017, 07:34 AM #1

Hello, I noticed that the "A320M" sticker on my Asrock A320M has been replaced with "AB350M." Could anyone share any insights? Is there a possibility that the original B350 model was being used as an A320, or are there issues with the chips? Also, would it be safe to flash the BIOS to AB350M? I’m considering taking off the chipset heatsink to see what’s inside.

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03-08-2017, 12:27 PM
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Consider removing the chipset heatsink using the provided push pins and verify if it matches the B350 model.
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dm5k
03-08-2017, 12:27 PM #2

Consider removing the chipset heatsink using the provided push pins and verify if it matches the B350 model.

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03-14-2017, 12:01 PM
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The main visible distinction between the two boards is the presence of an additional USB port above the "ELNA audio" connections on the rear I/O on the AB350M. Your board includes it, or does it not? Checking CPU-Z can reveal the exact chipset used.
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03-14-2017, 12:01 PM #3

The main visible distinction between the two boards is the presence of an additional USB port above the "ELNA audio" connections on the rear I/O on the AB350M. Your board includes it, or does it not? Checking CPU-Z can reveal the exact chipset used.

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03-16-2017, 03:36 AM
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I noticed that distinction—it was the sole variation I observed. It seems the device lacks an additional USB port, which might mean they utilized spare AB350M boards paired with A320M chipsets.
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Caribbean_Blue
03-16-2017, 03:36 AM #4

I noticed that distinction—it was the sole variation I observed. It seems the device lacks an additional USB port, which might mean they utilized spare AB350M boards paired with A320M chipsets.

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03-16-2017, 04:54 AM
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I plan to remove it tomorrow and will let you know if it's an AB350M or if they're using the AB350M board with an A320M chipset, aside from the additional USB ports.
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03-16-2017, 04:54 AM #5

I plan to remove it tomorrow and will let you know if it's an AB350M or if they're using the AB350M board with an A320M chipset, aside from the additional USB ports.

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