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• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9066+(OC)* • Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x * 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*...
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® X LPG Graphics Architecture • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max.
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• 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports (For B860M-X WiFi) • 2 x Antenna Mounting Points (For B860M-X) • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header* • 2 x Addressable LED Headers** • 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con- trol)*** • 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Con-...
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* 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.
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN1 AIO_PUMP ATX12V1 ATX12V2 ADDR_LED2 RGB_LED1 DRAM BOOT BIOS _FB1 USB 2.0 T: USB_2 B: USB_1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Top: T: USB32_3 RJ-45 B: USB32_2 CPU_FAN2 PCIE1 Intel CMOS Battery B860 SUPER M2_WIFI1 PCIE2...
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No. Description 8 pin ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 4 pin ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) AIO Pump Fan Connector (AIO_PUMP) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) Post Status Checker (PSC) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5)
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 1.4 I/O Panel B860M-X WiFi: No. Description No. Description 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB32_1) Line In (Light Blue)** USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port Front Speaker (Lime)** (USB32_TC1) Microphone (Pink)** DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_23) HDMI Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)
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B860M-X: No. Description No. Description 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* BIOS Flashback Button Line In (Light Blue)** USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB32_1) Front Speaker (Lime)** USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port Microphone (Pink)** (USB32_TC1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_23) DisplayPort USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X *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 Description No Link...
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 1.6 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (For B860M-X WiFi) 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.3 module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.3.
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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected. Step 3 Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in the illustration.
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 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.
2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1851-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.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 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.
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 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.
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 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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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 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.
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 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 (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No.
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.7, No.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 15) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
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Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0) (see p.7, No. 13)(Upper) (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 13)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 12)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 12)(Lower) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 19) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.7, No. 18) 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...
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_4_5) (see p.7, No. 10) There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_4_5 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- IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D+ Dummy...
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 23) 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.
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Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 20) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 21) These headers allow you to connect Case or Radiator fans. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CHA_FAN2 FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL...
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 4) This header allows you to connect CPU fan. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.7, No.
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AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin AIO_PUMP) (see p.7, No. 5) This header allows you to connect AIO (All-in-One) pump or fan. If you plan to connect a 3-pin AIO cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. AIO_PUMP FAN_VOLTAGE AIO_PUMP_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, 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. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card.
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SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 17) 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. SPI_TPM_J1 SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR...
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, 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.
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Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 22) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 6) 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; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 1. Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your Addressable 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.
2.14 Post Status Checker Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine. The LEDs light up to show what component is running into an issue. They emit red, yellow, white and yellow-green lights to indicate, respectively, the CPU, memory, VGA and storage are not detected or fail.
B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 2.15 Smart Button The motherboard has one smart switch: BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to flash the BIOS. BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.9, No. 7 or see p.10, No. 7) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS.
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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 encryption or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key.
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B860M-X 2.16 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (For B860M-X) 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®...
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Step 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. 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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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 2.17 M.2 SSD 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 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
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Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD, 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. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X 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.
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Step 8 Before securing the M.2 heatsink, make sure to align the notch on the SSD to the standoff on the motherboard; otherwise, the M.2 SSD may be damaged. 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.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X Step 9 Tighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 SSD 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).
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2.18 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD.
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B860M-X WiFi B860M-X Step 3 Use a screwsriver to remove the standoff. Skip Step 3 if your M.2 SSD is Type 2280. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard with a screwdriver.
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Ensure that the notch at the end of the M.2 SSD aligns with the nut. Then secure the M.2 SSD by turning the nut lock clockwise to its locked position. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD support list, please visit our website for details: http:// www.asrock.com...
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FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...
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