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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...

  • 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 2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, 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 ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non- ECC mode) • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0 * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion CPU: Slot • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
  • Page 7 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® X Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max.
  • 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) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
  • Page 9 Feature • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit /11 64-bit * 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 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 USB 3.2 Gen1 T:USB32_1 B: USB32_2 USB 3.2 Gen2 T:USB32_3 B: USB32_TC1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T:USB32_4 RJ-45 B: USB32_5 USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 PCIE1 RoHS SUPER Intel Z790 CMOS PCIE2 Battery T B1 PCIE3...
  • Page 11 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

  • Page 12: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_45) Line In (Light Blue)** USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_3) Front Speaker (Lime)** USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1) Microphone (Pink)** HDMI Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_12) * There are two LEDs on the LAN port.

  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    Z790M PG Lightning/D4 1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro 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 15: Installing The Cpu

    Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-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.
  • Page 16 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

  • Page 17: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink...

  • Page 18: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) 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) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2.
  • Page 19 Z790M PG Lightning/D4...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Installing The Motherboard

    Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 22: Installing Sata Drives

    2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 23 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 24: Installing A Graphics Card

    2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 25 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 3 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 26: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Power Connectors

    Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 28: Power On

    2.10 Power On...

  • Page 29: Jumpers Setup

    Z790M PG Lightning/D4 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 (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No.

  • Page 30: 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 31 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.6, No. 23) Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_CI1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY SIGNAL DUMMY Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: (SATA3_0) (see p.6, No. 11) (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 32 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.6, No. 20) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 19) 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_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 33 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_6_7) (see p.6, No. 13) There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_6_7 Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSTX- IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PB_D- IntA_PA_D-...
  • Page 34 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 27) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 35 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 28) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 17) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 24) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.6, No. 29) 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 36 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 6) 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 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 37 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 9) 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.
  • Page 38 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 39 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.6, No. 22) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE3 (default slot).
  • Page 40 RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 7) 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 41 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 8) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 26) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.6, No. 25) 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 42 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 damages to motherboard components.

  • Page 43: Post Status Checker

    Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.13 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 function- ing normally.

  • Page 44: 2230 Wifi/Bt Pcie Wifi Module Installatio Guide (M2_3)

    2.14 M.2 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module Installatio Guide (M2_3) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module. * The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs.
  • Page 45 Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Step 3 Align and gently insert the 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
  • Page 46 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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2242/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...
  • Page 47 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw NUT1 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...
  • Page 48 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 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_2, Key M) supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the...
  • Page 49 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...
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  • Page 53 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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