Asrock B650 PG Lightning User Manual

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 6

1.4 I/O Panel 8

1.5 Block Diagram 10

Chapter 2 Installation 11

2.1 Installing the CPU 12

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 26

2.5 Installing the Motherboard 27

2.6 Installing SATA Drives 28

2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 30

2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 32

2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 33

2.10 Power On 34

2.11 Jumpers Setup 35

2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 36

2.13 Smart Button 52

2.14 Post Status Checker 54

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2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 55

2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 59

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock B650 PG Lightning motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.

It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s

commitment to quality and endurance.

Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware mig ht be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In ca se any modi­cations of thi s documentation occur, the updated version wil l be avail able on ASRock’s
website w ithout further notice. If you require technical support rel ated to this mother­board, please visit our webs ite for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the l atest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock B650 PG Lightning Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

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ASRock B650 PG Lightning User Manual

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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

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* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock 's website for

more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

ATX Form Factor

8 Layer PCB

Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors

AMD B650

Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology

4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots

Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to

64 00+(OC)*

Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB

Supports Extreme Memory Prole (X MP) and EXTended

Proles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules

Expansion
Slot

Graphics

Audio

CPU:

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*

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Chipset:

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x2 mode*

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2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE4)*

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1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe

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WiFi module

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

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Integrated AMD RDNATM 2 graphics (Actual support may

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vary by CPU)

1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR,

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HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz

7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)

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Nahimic Audio

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LAN

USB

Rear Panel
I/O

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2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s

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Dragon RTL8125BG

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Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Soware

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- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control

- Visual User Friendly UI

- Visual Network Usage Statistics

- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and

Streaming Modes

- User Customized Priority Control

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear)

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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Front)

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9 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (7 Rear, 2 Front)

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8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

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* All USB ports support ESD Protection

2 x Antenna Mounting Points

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1 x HDMI Port

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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (ReDriver)

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7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming

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Ports) (USB32_12 and USB32_56 are from ASMedia

ASM1074 hub)

4 x USB 2.0 Ports

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1 x RJ-45 LAN Port

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1 x BIOS Flashback Button

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HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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Storage

CPU:

1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280

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PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*

1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports ty pe 2280

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PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*

Chipset:

1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe

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Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode*

4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

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* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

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RAID

Connector

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage

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devices

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe stor-

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age devices*

* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support

RA ID 10

1 x SPI TPM Header

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1 x Power LED and Speaker Header

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1 x RGB LED Header*

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3 x Addressable LED Headers**

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1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***

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1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)****

4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)*****

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

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2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec-

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tor)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

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2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

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1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)

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1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (ReDriver)

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* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).

**** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).

***** CHA_FAN1~4/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).

***** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect

if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

BIOS
Feature

OS

AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

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Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

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FCC, CE

Certica­tions

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock .com

Please realiz e that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technol ogy, or using third-party
overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own r isk and expense.
We are not responsible for pos sible damage caused by overclocking.

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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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SPK_PLED1

CPU_FAN1

BIOS
ROM

USB32_TC 2

HD_AUDIO1

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1

DDR5 _A2 (64 b it, 288 -pin mo dule)

DDR5 _A1 (64 b it, 288 -pin mo dule)

DDR5 _B2 (64 b it, 288 -pin mo dule)

DDR5 _B1 (64 b it, 288 -pin mo dule)

AUDIO
CODEC

BIOS
_FB1

PCIE1

PCIE4

CPU_FAN2/WP

ADDR_LE D2

1

ADDR_LED1

1

RGB_LED1

1

USB_5_6 USB_7_8

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USB32_8 _9

1

SPI_TPM_J1

Top:

LINE IN

Center :

FRONT

Bottom :

MIC IN

HDMI1

CHA_FAN4
/WP

CHA_FAN3/WP

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14

11

16

17

19

1

10

20

2

7

4

22

5

8

15

18

2426

27

28

9

SATA3_1SATA3_2

AMD
B650

ATX12V1

ATX12V2

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3

CHA_FAN1
/WP

1

CHA_FAN2/WP

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HDLED RESET

PLED PWRBTN

1

PANEL1

ADDR_LED3

1

25

1

CLRCMOS1

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21

SATA3_3

SATA3_4

CMOS

Battery

PCIE3

PCIE2

M2_WIFI_CT1

M2_WIFI1

RoHS

M2_1

M2_2

M2_3

LAN

Top:
RJ-45

USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_1
B: USB32_2

USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_3
B: USB32_4

USB 3.2 Gen1
T:USB32_7
USB 3.2 Gen2x2
B: USB32_TC1

USB 2.0

USB2

USB 2.0

USB1

USB 2.0

USB4

USB 2.0

USB3

USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_5
B: USB32_6

DRAM

CPU

VGA

BOOT

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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No. Description

1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)

3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

4 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)

5 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)

6 Post Status Checker (PSC)

7 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2)

8 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

9 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)

10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

11 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (USB32_TC2)

12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_8_9)

13 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)

14 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)

15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)

17 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

18 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)

19 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_ 4)

20 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)

21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)

22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)

23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)

25 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)

26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)

27 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1

28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

29 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN3/WP)

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1.4 I/O Panel

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1

3

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No. Description No. Description

1 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports

2 Line In (Light Blue)** (USB32_56)

3 Front Speaker (Lime)** 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports

4 BIOS Flashback Button (USB32_34)***

5 Microphone (Pink)** 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB1234)

6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port 11 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports

(USB32_7) (USB32_12)

7 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port 12 HDMI Port

(USB32_TC1)

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8

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7

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*ere are two LED s on each LAN port. Please re fer to the table below for the LAN port LED indication s.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Por t

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activit y Orange

On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection

** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:

Port Function

Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out

100Mbps/1Gbps

connection

*** USB32_ 34 are the Lightning Gaming Ports.

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1.5 Block Diagram

x16 Gen4

Channel A

M.2_1(PCIe Gen5x4)

x4 Gen5

Channel B

DP0

M.2_2(PCIe Gen4x4)

Flash ROM

x4 Gen4

SPI

AMD AM5

Processor

LGA1718

AZ(HD Audio)

5Gb/s

5Gb/s

MCU NUC121

480Mb/s

PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS

5Gb/s

Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN

SATA 4 port

x1

SATA 6Gb/s

20Gb/s

5Gb/s

PCIe3 Gen4x2 Slot

Key E WiFi

x1

1st

5Gb/s

PCIe2 Gen4x1 Slot

PCIe4 Gen4x1 Slot

x2 Gen4

x1 Gen4

x1 Gen4

eSPI

AMD PROM21

Chipset

10Gb/s

480Mb/s

480Mb/s

SIO NCT6796D-S KB/MS

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DDR5 Slot x2

DDR5 Slot x2 PCIe 1 x16 Gen4 Slot

HDMI Port

Rear USB3.2 Gen1 Type A

Audio Codec ALC897 3

Rear USB3.2 Gen1 Type A 2 ports

ASM1074 HUB

Rear USB3.2 Gen1 port(LAN down)

Rear USB3.2 Gen2X2 TypeC

Rear USB3.2 Gen1 port 2 ports

Rear USB3.2 Gen1 port(LAN UP)

Front USB 3.2 Gen1 2 ports

Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C

GL852G USB2.0 HUB

Front USB 2.0 4 port

Rear USB2.0 4 Ports

FAN X 6

H/W Monitor

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Chapter 2 Installation

is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study

the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before insta lling or removing the motherboard

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components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard

components.

In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,

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NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded

wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.

Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or

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in the bag that comes with the components.

When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-

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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 1718-Pin CPU into the socket , please check if the PnP cap is on the
socket, if the CPU surface is unclean , or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not
force to in sert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power cables be fore installing the CPU.

Tutorial Video

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Turn your CPU to the correct orientation before opening

the CPU socket cover.

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A

B

3

2

4

Carefully place the CPU in as at as

possible. Do not drop it.

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5

Make sure the CPU is aligned with the

socket before locking it into place.

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7

14

Make sure the black cover plate

is always in place until it pops o

when closing the socket lever.

Please save the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish to
return the motherboard for aer service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

Aer you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger

heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease

between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the

CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.

Please turn o the power or remove the powe r cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.

Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 1)

2

15

3

4

16

CPU_FAN1

Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 2)

1

2

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3

4

18

CPU_FAN1

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CPU_FAN1

RGB_LED1

+12V

*e illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match

the model you purchase.

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Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 3)

1

2

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4

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5

AN1

CPU_F

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CPU_FAN1

RGB_LED1

+12V

or

CPU_FAN1

RGB_LED1

USB_1_2

Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step.

If you select RGB_L ED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome SYNC".

If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Soware".

*e illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match

the model you purchase.

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

is motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots,

and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to instal l identical (the same brand ,

speed , size and chip-type) DDR5 DIMM pairs.

2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memor y Technology with only one or three me mory
module installed.

3. It is not allowed to in stall a DDR, DDR2 , DDR3 or DDR4 memor y module into a DDR5
slot; otherw ise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged .

4. e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the
motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the sl ot at incorrec t orientation.

Recommended Memory Conguration

1 DIMM

A1 A2 B1 B2

V

2 DIMMs

A1 A2 B1 B2

V V

4 DIMMs

A1 A2 B1 B2

V V V V

e rst boot may take some time.

Please be patient and refer to the following table for booting time.

*It may vary by dierent setups.

Memory 1st boot after clear CMOS

2 x 16GB 90 sec
2 x 32GB 150 sec
4 x 16GB 170 sec
4 x 32GB 315 se c

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2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header

1

32:(56:

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5(6(76:

32:(5/('

32:(5/('

2

RESET SW

HDD LED

26

3$1(/

System Panel Header

910

Power SW (-) RESET SW (+)

B

Power LED (-)

A

Power LED (+)

12

PANEL1

RESET SW (-)Power SW (+)

HDD LED (-)

HDD LED (+)

Front Panel Wires

D

C

ABC D

2.5 Installing the Motherboard

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2.6 Installing SATA Drives

1

Optical Drive

SATA Drive

2

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SATA Data Cable

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4

SATA Power Connector

SATA Data Connector

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2.7 Installing a Graphics Card

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CLICK!

Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots)

ere are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.

Before instal ling an expansion card, ple ase ma ke sure that the power supply is switched o
or the power cord is unplug ged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and
make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

PCIe slots:

PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE2 (PCIe 4.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards.

PCIE3 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x2 lane width graphics cards.

PCIE4 (PCIe 4.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards.

For a better thermal environment, please connect a cha ssis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_ FAN1~4/WP) when u sing multiple graphic s cards.

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2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices

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2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors

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2.10 Power On

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2

3

4

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2.11 Jumpers Setup

e illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is

“O pen”.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRC MOS1) (see p.6, No. 23)

CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. e data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup

parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please

turn o the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short

the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper

cap aer clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just nish

updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it down

before you do the clear-CMOS action.

CLRCMOS1

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2-pin Jumper

Short: Clear CMOS

Open: Default

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2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard heade rs and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 17)

Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis

to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and

negative pins before connecting the cables.

heade rs and connectors. Pla cing jumper caps over the head ers and connectors will cau se
permanent damage to the motherboard.

PANEL1

PLED+

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

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HDLED-

HDLED+

GND

GND

RESET#

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PWRBTN (Power Bu tton):

Connec t to the power button on the chassis front panel . You may congure the way to tur n
o your system using the power button.

RESET (Reset Button):
Connec t to the reset button on the chassis front panel . Press the reset button to restart the
computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a nor mal restart .

PLED (Syste m Power LED):
Connec t to the power status indicator on the cha ssis front panel. e LED is on when the
system is operating. e LED keeps blinking when th e syste m is in S1/S3 sleep state. e
LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powe red o (S5).

HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):
Connec t to the hard drive ac tivit y LED on the chassis front pane l. e LED is on when the
hard drive is reading or writing data.

e front panel de sign may dier by chassis. A f ront panel module mainly consi sts of power
button, reset button, power LED, hard drive a ctivity LED, speaker and etc. When connect­ing your ch assis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the
pin assignme nts are matched correctly.

Power LED and Speaker Header

1

+5V

DUMMY

PLED+

PLED+

PLED-

DUMMY

SPEAKER

(7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 18)

Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header.

SPK_PLED1

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Serial ATA3 Connectors

Right Angle:

(SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 15)

(SATA3_2) (see p.6, No. 16)

Ver ti c a l:

(SATA3_3) (see p.6, No. 20)

(SATA3_4) (see p.6, No. 19)

ese four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage

devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATA3_1

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SATA3_3

SATA3_4

SATA3_2

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DUMMY

GND

GND

P+

P-

USB_PWR

P+

P-

USB_PWR

1

DUMMY

GND

GND

P+

P-

USB_PWR

P+

P-

USB_PWR

1

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 22)

(9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.6, No. 21)

ere are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two

ports.

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USB_7_ 8

USB_5_6

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USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

(19-pin USB32_8_9) (see p.6, No. 12)

ere is one header on this motherboard. is USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support

two ports.

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USB32_8_9

IntA_PA_SSRX-

IntA_PA_SSRX+

IntA_PA_SSTX-

IntA_PA_SSTX+

IntA_PA_D-

IntA_PA_D+

Vbus

GND

GND

VbusVbus

IntA_PB_SSRX-

IntA_PB_SSRX+

GND

IntA_PB_SSTX-

IntA_PB_SSTX+

GND

IntA_PB_D-

IntA_PB_D+

Dummy

1

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Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header

(20-pin USB32_TC2) (see p.6, No. 11)

ere is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header on this motherboard. is

header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen2

ports.

USB32_TC2

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USB Type-C Cable

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Front Panel Audio Header

J_SENSE

OUT2_L

1

MIC_RET

PRESENCE#

GND

OUT2_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

OUT_RET

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 28)

is header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

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HD_AUDIO1

High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing , but the panel wire on the chassis must sup­port HDA to function cor rectly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassi s
manual to install your system .

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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors

GND

L

GND

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

4

D

F

4 3 2 1

(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 8)

(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 13)

(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 29)

(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.6, No. 24)

is motherboard provides four 4-Pin water cooling

plan to connect a 3-Pin

chassis

water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

chassis

fan connectors. If you

CH A _FAN1/ WP

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CH A _FAN3/ WP

FAN_VOLTAGE

CHA_FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTRO

1 2 3 4

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AN_SPEED_CONTROL

CHA_FAN_SPEED

FAN_VOLTAGE

GN

CH A _FAN2/WP

CHA_FAN_SPEED

FAN_VOLTAGE

GND

3
2
1

CH A _FAN 4/WP

FAN_VOLTAGE

CHA_FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

1 2 3 4

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CPU Fan Connector

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

4 3 2 1

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3)

is motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to

connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU_ FA N1

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GND

+12V

CPU_F

AN_SPEED

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FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

4 3 2 1

CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector

(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 4)

is motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan

to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

CPU_ FA N2/ W P

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GND

FAN_VOLTAGE

CPU_F

AN_SPEED

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ATX Power Connector

(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 10)

is motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX

power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13.

ATX PW R1

12

24

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1

13

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4

1

8 5

4

1

8 5

ATX 12V Power Connectors

(8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1)

(8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 2)

is motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin

ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.

*Connecting an ATX 12V 8-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional.

*Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and

not the graphics card. Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this

connector.

ATX12V2

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ATX12V1

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SPI TPM Header

1

SPI_DQ3

#

(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 14)

is connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

SPI_TPM_ J1

SPI_PWR

Dummy

CLK

SPI_MOSI

RSMRST#

SPI_MISO

RST#

TPM_PIRQ

SPI_TPM_CS

GND

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SPI_CS0

SPI_DQ2

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1

RGB LED Header

(4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 27)

is RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose

from various LED lighting eects.

Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the

cable may be damaged.

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Connect your RGB LED strip to the

Header (RGB_LED1)

1. Never in stall the RGB LED cable in the w rong orientation; otherw ise, the cabl e
may be damaged.

2. Before in stalling or removing your RGB LED cable, please power o your system
and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause dam­ages to motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.

2. e RGB LED hea der supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a
maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.

on the motherboard.

+12V GRB

RGB LED

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Addressable LED Headers

D

1

D

1

(3-pi n A DDR_LE D1) (see p.6, No. 26)

(3-pi n A DDR_LE D2) (see p.6, No. 9)

(3-pi n A DDR_LE D3) (see p.6, No. 25)

ese headers are used to connect

Addressable

LED extension cables which allow users to

choose from various LED lighting eects.

Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise,

the cable may be damaged.

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Connect your

to the

Addressable RGB LED

strips

Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_

LED1 / ADDR_LED2 / ADDR_LED3)

the motherboard.

on

ADDR_LED2

ADDR_LED3

GN

DO_ADDR

VOUT

ADDR_LED1

GN

DO_ADDR

VOUT

1

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1. Never in stall the RGB LED cable in the w rong orientation; otherw ise, the cabl e may be
damaged.

2. Before in stalling or removing your RGB LED cable, please power o your system and
unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cau se damages to
motherboard components.

1. Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package.

2. e RGB LED hea der supports WS2812B ad dressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/

GND), with a ma ximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length within 2 meters .

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2.13 Smart Button

e motherboard has a smart button: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to

ash the BIOS.

BIOS Flashback Button

(BIOS_FB1) (see p.8, No. 4)

BIOS Flashback Button allows users to ash the BIOS.

BIOS_FB1

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USB BIOS Flashback port

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ASRock BIOS Flashback feature al lows you to update BIOS wit hout powering on the system, even
without CPU.

Before u sing the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend BitLocke r and any encry ption
or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed
the recovery key. If the recovery key is missing while e ncryption is active, the d ata will stay
encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. It is recommended to dis­able f TPM before updating the BIOS. Otherwise an unpre dictable failure may occur.

To use the USB BIOS Flashback func tion, Please fol low the steps below.

1. Download the latest BIOS le from ASRock 's website : http://www.asrock.com.

2. Copy t he BIOS le to your USB a sh drive. Please make sure the le system of

your USB ash drive must be FAT32.

3. Extract BIOS le from the zip  le.

4. Rename the le to “creative.rom” and save it to t he root directory of X: USB ash drive.

5. Plug the 24 pin power con nector to the mot herboard. en turn on the power supply's AC
switch.
*ere is no need to power on t he system.

6. en plug your USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback por t.

7. Press the BIOS Flashback Switch for about three seconds. en the LED starts to blink.

8. Wait unti l the LED stops blinking, indicating that BIOS ashing has been completed.
*If the LED light turns solid green, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not
operating properly. Please ma ke sure that you plug t he USB drive to the USB BIOS Flashback
port.
**If the LED does not light up at a ll then please disconnect power from the system and remove/
disconnect t he CMOS battery from the motherboard for several minutes. Reconnect power
and battery and try agai n.

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2.14 Post Status Checker

DRAM

VGA

CPU

BOOT

Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the

machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or

storage is dysfunctional. e lights go o if the four mentioned above are function-

ing normally.

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Tutorial Video

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B650 PG Lightning

2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

e M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and

mSATA. e Blazing M.2 Socket (M2 _1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s)

mode.

Installing the M.2 SSD Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2 SSD module.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2 SSD module, nd

the corresponding nut location to be

used.

No. 1

Nut Location A

PCB Length 8cm

Module Type Ty pe2280

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Step 3

2

Before installing a M.2 SSD

module, please loosen the screws to

1

remove the M.2 heatsink.

*Please remove the protective lms

1

on the bottom side of the M.2

heatsink before you install a M.2

SSD module.

Step 4

Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD

module into the M.2 slot. Please be

aware that the M.2 SSD module only

ts in one orientation.

A

56

A

o

20

Correct Installation:

e SSD's PCB is in proper place, and

the M.2 heatsink can be screwed in.

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Step 5

Before securing the M.2 heatsink,

make sure to align the notch on

the SSD to the stando on the

motherboard if you use a Type 2280

SSD module; otherwise, the SSD

module may be damaged.

Incorrect Installation:

e SSD's PCB sits between M.2 heatsink

and stando. Do not continue.

57

Step 6

Tighten the screws with a screwdriver

1

2

For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details:

http://www.asrock.com

3

to secure the module and M.2

heatsink into place in the order

shown. Tighten screw opposite the

M.2 connector rst (2), and then

tighten the one next to the M.2

connector (3).

*Please do not overtighten the screw

as this might damage the module and

M.2 heatsink.

58

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2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3)

e M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and

mSATA. e Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)

mode. e M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode.

Installing the M.2 SSD Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2 SSD modu le a nd t he

screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and

length of your M.2 SSD module, nd

the corresponding nut location to be

used.

No. 1

Nut Location A

PCB Length 8cm

Mo dule Ty pe Type 2 280

59

Step 3

Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD

module into the M.2 slot. Please

be aware that the M.2 SSD module

only ts in one orientation.

A

A

o

20

Step 4

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver

to secure the module into place.

Please do not overtighten the screw

NUT1NUT2

as this might damage the module.

For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details:

http://www.asrock.com

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Version 1.0

Published September 2022

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