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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 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 Switches 48
2.14 Post Status Checker 50
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 51
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2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 55
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4) 57
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock X670E 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 specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this doc umentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to
this motherboard, plea se visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRo ck’s
website a s well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock X670E PG Lightning Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
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ASRock X670E PG Lightning User Manual
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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optiona l)
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4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
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1 x Stando for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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1.2 Specications
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 X670
Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
6600+(OC)*
Max. capacity of system memor y: 128GB
Supports Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) and EXTended
Proles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
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Expansion
Slot
Graphics
CPU:
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
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1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*
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Chipset:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)*
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1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x1 mode*
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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
Supports AMD CrossFireTM
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15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
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Integrated AMD R DNATM 2 graphics (Actual support may
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vary by CPU)
1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3
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and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP
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2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
Audio
LAN
USB
Rear Panel
I/O
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
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Nahimic Audio
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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 Soware
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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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
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10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 Rear, 4 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 DisplayPort 1.4
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
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6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming
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Ports)
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*
Chipset:
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_ 2, Key M), supports type 2280
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SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes*
1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe
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Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode*
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RAID
Connector
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type
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2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 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
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
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storage devices
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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1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-
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tor)
1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-
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tor)
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
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1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
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underbolt 4 AIC Card)
2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
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2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
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1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
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(ReDriver)
* 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).
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***** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect
if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
BIOS
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Feature
Microso® Windows® 11 64-bit
OS
Certications
* For detailed product information, plea se visit our webs ite: http://ww w.asrock.com
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved w ith overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or u sing
third-party ove rclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your syste m’s stability, or
even cause damage to the component s and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk an d expense. We are not re sponsible for possibl e damage cause d by
overclocking.
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FCC, CE
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
6 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)
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 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)
11 Post Status Checker (PSC)
12 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_8_9)
14 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB32_TC2)
15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
16 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
19 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
20 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
21 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)
22 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)
24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
25 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_10_11)
26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
27 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
29 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
30 5-pin underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
31 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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1.4 I/O Panel
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1 DisplayPort 1.4 8 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1)
2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_56)
3 Line In (Light Blue)** 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32 _34)***
4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1234)
5 BIOS Flashback Button 12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_12)
6 Microphone (Pink)** 13 HDMI Port
7 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_7)
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LA N port LED indic ations .
ACT/LINK L ED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection
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** Function of the Audio Port s in 7.1-chann el Conguration:
Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Spea ker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
*** USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports .
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1.5 Block Diagram
x16 Gen5
Channel A
DDR5 Slot x2 PCIe 1 x16 Gen5 Slot
PCIE3(PCIe Gen4x4)
x4 Gen4
Channel B
DDR5 Slot x2
Flash ROM
M2_1 (PCIe Gen5x4)
x4 Gen5
AMD AM5
Processor
LGA1718
DP0
DP1
DP2 & 3
HDMI Port
DP Port
Rear USB3.0 Type A X2
SIO NCT6796D-S
SPI
eSPI
M.2_4(PCIe Gen4x4)
x4 Gen4
PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS
1st
Redriver
10Gb/s
AZ(HD Audio)
Rear USB3.0 port(LAN down)
Audio Codec ALC897 3
20Gb/s
5Gb/s
Front USB3.2 Gen2X2 Type C
Front USB 3.0 2 port
SATA 4 port
SATA 6Gb/s
AMD PROM21
Chipset
5Gb/s
480Mb/s
480Mb/s
Front USB 3.0 2 port
Rear USB 2.0 *4 down2
Front USB 2.0 2 port
M.2_2 (PCIe Gen3x4/SATA)
x4 Gen3
PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS
20Gb/s
(A+C)Rear TypeC USB3.2 GEN2
PCIe2 Gen4x1 Slot
x1 Gen4
Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN
Key E WiFi
PCIe4 Gen4x1 Slot
x1 Gen4
2nd
10Gb/s
5Gb/s
Rear USB3.0 port(LAN up)
(A+C)Rear TypeA USB3.2 GEN2
AMD PROM21
M.2_3 (PCIe Gen4x2)
x1
x1
x2 Gen4
Chipset
480Mb/s
480Mb/s
Rear USB 2.0 *4 up2
Rear USB3.0 Type A X2
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Chapter 2 Installation
is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study
the conguration 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 installing 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 inser t the 1718-Pin CPU into the sock et, please check if the P nP 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 insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
Other wise, the CPU wil l be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Turn your CPU to the correct orientation before opening
the CPU socket cover.
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Carefully place the CPU in as at as
possible. Do not drop it.
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Make sure the CPU is aligned with the
socket before locking it into place.
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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 pro cessor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish
to return the mothe rboard for aer ser vice.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
Aer 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 power cord before chang ing a CPU or heatsink .
Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 1)
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CPU_FAN1
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