Summary of Contents for ASROCK Phantom Gaming B650M PG LIGHTING
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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...
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.
• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB • 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/) CPU: Expansion Slot • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning • 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 - User Customized Priority Control Wire-...
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• 1 x 8 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)
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• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) tions * 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.
1.4 I/O Panel B650M PG Lightning WiFi: No. Description No. Description Antenna Ports USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_1) Line In (Light Blue)** USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1) Front Speaker (Lime)** DisplayPort 1.4 Microphone (Pink)** HDMI Port...
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status...
B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (B650M PG Lightning WiFi) 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards...
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Wi-Fi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables, WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas and Plastic Cover for Wi-Fi Module that come with the package. SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas Plastic Cover for Wi-Fi Module Step 2 Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to the WiFi Module.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning Ensure the WiFi Module is securely held by the protective plastic cover. Ensure the protective plastic cover is properly attached into place.
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Step 4 Insert the two RF cables into the antenna ports on the I/O shield. Step5 Secure the RF cables with the bundled screw nuts and washers.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning Step 6 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. Step 7 Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas at 90-degree angle. *You may need to adjust the direction of the antenna for a stronger signal.
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.
B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning 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.
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Carefully place the CPU in as flat as possible. Do not drop it.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning 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.
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.
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+12V *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 3)
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning *The illustrations shown here are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
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.
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...
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Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 2 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.
2.12 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. 17) CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning 2.13 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.
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Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 16) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 9) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 20) (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.6, No. 21) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_7_8 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_5_6 USB_PWR...
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Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (20-pin USB32_TC2) (see p.6, No. 11) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No.23) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 22) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 19) This motherboard provides three 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. CHA_FAN3/WP FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED...
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CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2) 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.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 8) 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.
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SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 13) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 6) 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.
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Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 24) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 25) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.6, No. 5) 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;...
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M 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.
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2.14 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) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB1 USB BIOS Flashback port...
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M 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.
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2.15 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.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning 2.16 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module Installation Guide (B650M PG Lightning) 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.
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Step 3 Gently insert the 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.
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B650M PG Lightning WiFi B650M PG Lightning 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide 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 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
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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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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.
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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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Operations in the 5.15-5.35/6GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC) 5250-5350 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC) WiFi...
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