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  • Page 2 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation e-mail: info@asrock.com.tw...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header Installing the Motherboard Installing SATA Drives Installing a Graphics Card Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Power Connectors...
  • Page 4 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4)

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    • Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6600+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion CPU: Slot • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
  • Page 7 X670E PG Lightning Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) • Nahimic Audio • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s • Dragon RTL8125BG • Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Software - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI - Visual Network Usage Statistics - Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes...
  • Page 8 • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec- tor) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
  • Page 9 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.

  • Page 10: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 11 X670E PG Lightning No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)

  • Page 12: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1) 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_56) Line In (Light Blue)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34)*** Front Speaker (Lime)** USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1234) BIOS Flashback Button USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_12) Microphone (Pink)**...
  • Page 13 X670E PG Lightning ** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration: 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 *** USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports.

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    X670E PG Lightning Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 16: Installing The Cpu

    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 insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
  • Page 17 X670E PG Lightning Carefully place the CPU in as flat as possible. Do not drop it.
  • Page 18 Make sure the CPU is aligned with the socket before locking it into place. Make sure the black cover plate is always in place until it pops off when closing the socket lever. Please save the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 19: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    X670E PG Lightning 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After 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.
  • Page 21 X670E PG Lightning Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 2)
  • Page 23 X670E PG Lightning +12V *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
  • Page 24 Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 3)
  • Page 25 X670E PG Lightning...
  • Page 27 +12V Please note that only one cable should be used at a time in this step. If you select RGB_LED1, please install ASRock utility "ASRock Polychrome SYNC". If you select USB connector, please install AMD utility "SR3 Settings Software". *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match...

  • Page 28: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 DIMM pairs. 2.
  • Page 29 X670E PG Lightning...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...

  • Page 31: Installing The Motherboard

    X670E PG Lightning 2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 32: Installing Sata Drives

    2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 33 X670E PG Lightning SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 34: Installing A Graphics Card

    2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 35 X670E PG Lightning Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 36: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Power Connectors

    X670E PG Lightning 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 38: Power On

    2.10 Power On...

  • Page 39: Jumpers Setup

    X670E PG Lightning 2.11 Jumpers Setup The 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 “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No.

  • Page 40: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 41 X670E PG Lightning Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 20) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 17) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 42 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 24) (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.6, No. 23) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_7_8 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB32_8_9) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 43 X670E PG Lightning Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC2) (see p.6, No. 14) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports.
  • Page 44 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 8) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 15) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 3) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.6, No. 27) This motherboard provides four 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 45 X670E PG Lightning CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 4) This 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_FAN1 4 3 2 1 +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
  • Page 46 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 12) This 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. ATXPWR1 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector.
  • Page 47 X670E PG Lightning ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 2) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. *The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation. *Connecting an ATX 12V 4-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional. *For advanced overclocking we suggest using this connector together with ATX12V1.
  • Page 48 (5-pin TB1) (see p.6, No. 30) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connec- tor via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE3 (default slot). *For the Thunderbolt compatibility and limitation, please visit www.asrock.com.
  • Page 49 X670E PG Lightning RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 29) This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 50 Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 28) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 9) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.6, No. 10) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation;...
  • Page 51 X670E PG Lightning 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause dam- ages to motherboard components.

  • Page 52: Smart Switches

    2.13 Smart Switches The motherboard has one smart switch: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to flash the BIOS. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.8, No. 5) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB1 USB BIOS Flashback port...
  • Page 53 X670E PG Lightning ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend BitLocker and any encryp- tion or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key.

  • Page 54: Post Status Checker

    2.14 Post Status Checker 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. The lights go off if the four mentioned above are functioning normally. It is normal for the DRAM status LED to blink during memory training.
  • Page 55 X670E PG Lightning 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 56 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films 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.
  • Page 57 X670E PG Lightning Step 5 Before securing the M.2 heatsink, make sure to align the notch on the SSD to the standoff on the motherboard; otherwise, the SSD module may be damaged. Correct Installation: The SSD's PCB is in proper place, and the M.2 heatsink can be screwed in.
  • Page 58 M.2 connector (3). *Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 59: Ssd Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

    X670E PG Lightning 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes.
  • Page 60 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1 For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 61 X670E PG Lightning 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M) type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 62 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
  • Page 63 X670E PG Lightning Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1 Skip Step 6 if your M.2 SSD module is Type 2280.
  • Page 64 M.2 connector (3). *Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 65 In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 66 ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

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