ASROCK PHANTOM GAMING B760M PG LIGHTNING/D4 Manual

Introduction

Package Contents

• ASRock B760M PG Lightning/D4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B760M PG Lightning/D4 User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket (Optional)

Specifications

* 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. Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

Motherboard Layout

I/O Panel

* There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Configuration:

Block Diagram

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.

• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard 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, 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.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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.

Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Recommended Memory Configuration

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the I/O Panel Shield

Installing the Motherboard

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots)

There are 3 PCIe 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.

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 x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Configurations

For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1~4/WP) when using multiple graphics cards.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Power On

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 "Motherboard Layout", No. 22)
CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The 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 off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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 "Motherboard Layout", No. 11)
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.

PWRBTN (Power Button): Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power button.
RESET (Reset Button): Connect 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 normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
(7-pin SPK_CI1) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 18)
Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header.

Serial ATA3 Connectors
Vertical:
(SATA3_0) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 12)
(SATA3_1) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 13)
Right Angle:
(SATA3_2) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 10)(Upper)
(SATA3_3) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 9)(Lower)
These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB_3_4) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 17)
(9-pin USB_5_6) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 16)
There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports.

USB 3.2 Gen1 Header
(19-pin USB32_5_6) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 8)
There is one USB 3.2 Gen1 header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header

Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 23)
This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.

High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 24)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 19)
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 6)
(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 20)
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.

CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see "Motherboard Layout", 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/Water Pump Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 5)
This 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.

ATX Power Connector
(24-pin ATXPWR1) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 7)
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.

ATX 12V Power Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 1)
This motherboard provides a 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.

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.

SPI TPM Header
(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 14)
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.

Thunderbolt AIC Connector
(5-pin TB1) (see "Motherboard Layout", No. 21)
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).

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.

M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel^® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide

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 and Intel^® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT).
* The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs.
Before you install Intel^® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be sure to turn off the AC power.

Installing the WiFi/BT module or Intel^® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)

1. Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module or Intel^® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw.
   
2. Find the nut location to be used.
   
3. Gently insert the WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation.
   
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.
   

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 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.

Installing the M.2 SSD Module

1. Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.
   
2. Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to be used.
   

   No.	1	2	3
   Nut Location	A	B	C
   PCB Length	4.2cm	6cm	8cm
   Module Type	Type 2242	Type 2260	Type 2280

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.
   
4. Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package, and tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Skip Step 4 if your M.2 SSD module is Type 2280.
   
5. Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 SSD module only fits in one orientation.
   
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. Skip Step 6 if your M.2 SSD module is Type 2280.
   
7. Before securing the M.2 heatsink, make sure to align the notch on the SSD to the standoff on the motherboard if you use a Type 2280 SSD module; otherwise, the SSD module may be damaged.
   *The illustrations here are for reference only.
   Correct Installation:
   The SSD's PCB is in proper place, and the M.2 heatsink can be screwed in.
   
   Incorrect Installation:
   The SSD's PCB sits between M.2 heatsink and standoff. Do not continue.
   
8. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the module (if your M.2 SSD module is Type 2280) and M.2 heatsink into place in the order shown. Tighten screw opposite the M.2 connector first (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.
   

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

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 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.

Installing the M.2 SSD Module

1. Prepare a M.2 SSD module and the screw.
   
2. Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to be used.
   

   No.	1
   Nut Location	A
   PCB Length	8cm
   Module Type	Type2280

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 fits in one orientation.
   
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.
   

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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