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Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header...
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• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8933+(OC)* • Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) • Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB • 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 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*...
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B860 Lightning WiFi 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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• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology • Supports Bluetooth 5.3 • Supports MU-MIMO • Supports Killer LAN Software • Supports Killer DoubleShot™ Pro CPU: • 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear) Chipset: • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) • 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front) • 7 x USB 2.0 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
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B860 Lightning WiFi Storage CPU: • 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode* Chipset: • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe...
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• 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.
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No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) AIO Pump Fan Connector (AIO_PUMP) Post Status Checker (PSC)
B860 Lightning WiFi 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description Antenna Ports USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_45)*** 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB32_3) Microphone Input Jack** USB 3.2 Gen2 Port (USB32_2) Line Out Jack** USB 3.2 Gen2 Port (USB32_1) Optical SPDIF Out Port Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port (TB_1)
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*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 10Mbps connection 100Mbps/1Gbps Blinking Data Activity...
1.6 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 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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B860 Lightning WiFi 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.
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.
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B860 Lightning WiFi DO NOT remove this Memory OC Shield (Patented) from the motherboard. Removing this may affect memory overclocking performance and stability. The illustration shown here is for reference only and may not be an exact representation of your mother- board’s layout.
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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B860 Lightning WiFi 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.
B860 Lightning WiFi 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.
B860 Lightning WiFi 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...
B860 Lightning WiFi 2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK! Skip Step 2 if you install a graphics card into PCIE1 slot. Illustrations here are examples only.
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Removing a Graphics Card from PCIE1 Slot Please follow the steps below to release the PCIe slot latch on PCIE1 and remove the graphics card. 1. Press down the latch to release the graphics card from the PCIe slot. 2. You can now easily remove the graphics card from the PCIe slot. *Please ensure that the system power cable is removed when removing the graphics card.
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B860 Lightning WiFi 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.
B860 Lightning WiFi 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.7, No.
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.7, No.
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B860 Lightning WiFi Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 19) 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. 16)(Upper) (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 16)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 15)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 15)(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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B860 Lightning WiFi USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.7, No. 20) (9-pin USB_7_8) (see p.7, No. 21) 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...
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USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Vertical: (19-pin USB32_6_7) (see p.7, No. 12) Right Angle: (19-pin USB32_8_9) (see p.7, No. 14) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each 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+...
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B860 Lightning WiFi Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC1) (see p.7, No. 13) 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.
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Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 30) 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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B860 Lightning WiFi Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 22) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 23) (4-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.7, No. 24) (4-pin CHA_FAN4) (see p.7, No. 25) (4-pin CHA_FAN5) (see p.7, No. 31) 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.
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CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 6) 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. 5) This header allows you to connect CPU fan or Water Pump.
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B860 Lightning WiFi AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin AIO_PUMP) (see p.7, No. 9) 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...
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ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Connecting an ATX 12V 8-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional.
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B860 Lightning WiFi 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 TPM_PIRQ RST#...
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Thermistor Cable Header (2-pin T_SENSOR1) (see p.7, No. 27) The Thermistor Cable Header is used to connect a thermistor cable to monitor the temperature of the critical component. Plug the thermistor cable that comes with the package to the header, and then attach the sensor end to the component to detect the temperature.
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B860 Lightning WiFi RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, 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.
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Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 7) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 8) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.7, No. 28) 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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B860 Lightning WiFi 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.
2.13 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.
B860 Lightning WiFi 2.14 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. 16) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB1 USB BIOS Flashback port...
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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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B860 Lightning WiFi 2.15 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 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
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Step 3 Push the button on the M.2 heatsink in the direction shown (A). Then lift up the heatsink (B) and move it in the direction shown (C). *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD.
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Step 7 Press the M.2 heatsink down into place. *Be sure not to press down the button on the M.2 heatsink. Step 8 Complete. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD support list, please visit our website for details: http:// www.asrock.com...
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2.16 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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B860 Lightning WiFi 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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B860 Lightning WiFi 2.17 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_3 and 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_3 Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 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 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot.
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Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the M.2 heatsink. 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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