ASROCK PHANTOM GAMING B760M PG LIGHTNING User manual

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B760M PG Lightning
B760M PG Lightning WiFi

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 6
1.4 I/O Panel 9
1.5 Block Diagram 12
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas (For B760M PG Lightning WiFi) 13
Chapter 2 Installation 15
2.1 Installing the CPU 16
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 21
2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 22
2.6 Installing the Motherboard 23
2.7 Installing SATA Drives 24
2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 26
2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 28
2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 29
2.11 Power On 30
2.12 Jumpers Setup 31

2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 32
2.14 Post Status Checker 40
2.15 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated
WiFi/BT) Installation Guide (For B760M PG Lightning) 41
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 43
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 47

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B760M PG Lightning WiFi
B760M PG Lightning
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B760M PG Lightning WiFi / B760M PG
Lightning motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s
consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust
design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock B760M PG Lightning WiFi / B760M PG Lightning Motherboard (Micro ATX
Form Factor)
• ASRock B760M PG Lightning WiFi / B760M PG Lightning User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 2 x SMA WiFi Antenna Cables (Optional) (For B760M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) (For B760M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 1 x Plastic Cover for Wi-Fi Module (Optional) (For B760M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For B760M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For B760M PG Lightning)
• 1 x Stando for M.2 Socket (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
cations of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s
website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother-
board, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor
CPU • Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors
(LGA1700)
• Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
• Supports Intel® ermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
• Supports Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
Chipset • Intel® B760
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
7200+(OC)*
1DPC 1R Up to 7200+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
2DPC 1R Up to 5600+ MHz (OC), 4000 MHz Natively.
2DPC 2R Up to 4800+ MHz (OC), 3600 MHz Natively.
• Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 3.0
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe
WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/
BT)
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Supports AMD CrossFireTM

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Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs
can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
• Intel® XeGraphics Architecture (Gen 12)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and
max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP
2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
• Nahimic Audio
LAN • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
• Dragon RTL8125BG
• Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Soware
- 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
Wireless
LAN (For
B760M PG
Lightning
WiFi)
• 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band* sup-
port
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso® Win-
dows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent regula-
tion status of each country and region. It will be activated (for
supported countries) through Windows Update and soware
updates once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth 5.3 + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO

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Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports (For B760M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 2 x Antenna Mounting Points (For B760M PG Lightning)
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
USB • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 2 Front)
• 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type
2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 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*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA
storage devices

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B760M PG Lightning
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 aect 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.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)**
• 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)***
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-
tor)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
underbolt 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)
* CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
*** CHA_FAN1~4/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
*** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if
3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
OS • Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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Intel
B760
ATXPWR1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
1
2
CPU_FAN1
3
1
PCIE1
1
DDR4 _A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 _A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 _B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 _B1 (64 bit, 288- pin module)
USB32_4_5
CLRMOS1
1
1
HD_AUDIO1
Top:
RJ-45
CHA_FAN1/WP
PCIE2
6
7
4
USB_5_6
18
24
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_3
B: USB32_2
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
1
SPI_TPM_J1
T B1
1
CHA_FAN3/WP
21
CPU_FAN2/WP
8
9
SATA3_0
10
11
17 16 13
23
USB_3_4
M2_3
M2_2
M2_1
CMOS
Battery
5
SATA3_2
SATA3_3
SATA3_1
12
BIOS
ROM
22
CHA_FAN2/WP
20
SPK_CI1
1
19
LAN
AUDIO
CODEC
DRAM
CPU
VGA
BOOT
15
DP1
ATX12V1
RoHS
USB 3.2 Gen1
T:USB32_1
B: USB32_TC1
USB2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
PS2
Keyboard
/Mouse
HDMI1
14
CHA_FAN4/WP
M2_WIFI
WiFi-802.11ax
Module
1.3 Motherboard Layout
B760M PG Lightning WiFi:

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B760M PG Lightning
Intel
B760
ATXPWR1
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
1
2
CPU_FAN1
3
1
PCIE1
1
DDR4 _A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 _A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 _B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR4 _B1 (64 bit, 288- pin module)
USB32_4_5
CLRMOS1
1
1
HD_AUDIO1
Top:
RJ-45
CHA_FAN1/WP
PCIE2
6
7
4
USB_5_6
18
24
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_3
B: USB32_2
Top:
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC IN
1
SPI_TPM_J1
T B1
1
CHA_FAN3/WP
21
CPU_FAN2/WP
8
9
SATA3_0
10
11
17 16 13
23
USB_3_4
M2_3
M2_2
M2_WIFI
M2_1
CMOS
Battery
5
SATA3_2
SATA3_3
SATA3_1
12
BIOS
ROM
22
CHA_FAN2/WP
20
SPK_CI1
1
19
LAN
AUDIO
CODEC
DRAM
CPU
VGA
BOOT
15
DP1
ATX12V1
RoHS
USB 3.2 Gen1
T:USB32_1
B: USB32_TC1
USB2.0
T: USB_1
B: USB_2
PS2
Keyboard
/Mouse
HDMI1
B760M PG
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CHA_FAN4/WP
B760M PG Lightning:

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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)(Lower)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)(Upper)
10 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)
12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
13 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
14 Post Status Checker (PSC)
15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
16 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
17 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
18 5-pin underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
19 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)
20 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
21 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

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1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 Antenna Ports 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port
2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) (USB32_1)
32.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
4 Line In (Light Blue)** (USB32_TC1)
5 Front Speaker (Lime)** 10 DisplayPort 1.4
6 Microphone (Pink)** 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports 12 HDMI Port
(USB32_23)
B760M PG Lightning WiFi:
6710
12
53
4
11
2
9
8
1

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No. Description No. Description
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port
22.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* (USB32_1)
3 Line In (Light Blue)** 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
4 Front Speaker (Lime)** (USB32_TC1)
5 Microphone (Pink)** 9 DisplayPort 1.4
6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports 10 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
(USB32_23) 11 HDMI Port
569
11
42
3
10
1
8
7
B760M PG Lightning:

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** Function of the Audio Ports in 7.1-channel Conguration:
Port Function
Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out
ACT/LINK LED
SPEED LED
LAN Port
* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity / Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps/1Gbps connection
On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection

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1.5 Block Diagram
ALC897 (3 jack Audio)
AZ(HD Audio)
RTL8125 2.5G LAN Flash ROM 128Mb
Gen3 x1 M.2 Key E
ASM1074 => 3 port USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A + 1 port USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C Display Port
Channel B DDR5 Slot x2
5Gb/s
480Mb/s
Gen4 x4 Gen3 x4 Gen3 x1
Intel 700 Series Chipset
Intel Raptor Lake Processor Socket 1700
Channel A
128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots
DDR5 Slot x2
SIO NCT6796D
PCIe x16 Slot (x16)
DMI Gen4 x4
M.2 Key M(PCIe Gen4 x4) PCIe x4 Slot
Gen4 x4 M.2 Key M PCIe Gen4 x4 Gen5 x16
HDMI
eSPI
UART port x1 KB/MS
FAN x6 H/W Monitor
DDIB DDIC
SATA 4 port SATA 6Gb Rear USB 2.0 2 port 480Mb/s
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 2 port Front USB 2.0 4 port
Gen4 x4 M.2 Key M(PCIe Gen4 x4) SPI

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B760M PG Lightning
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas (For B760M PG Lightning WiFi)
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module
is motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.3
module that oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards
and Bluetooth v5.3. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network
(WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth v5.3 standard features Smart
Ready technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices.
BT 5.3 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power
consumption for PCs.
* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso® Windows® 11. e availability
will depend on the dierent regulation status of each country and region. It will be
activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and soware updates
once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.

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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.
Step 2
Attach the SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables to the
WiFi Module.
Step 3
Attach the protective plastic cover to the WiFi
Module.
SMA Wi-Fi Antenna Cables
WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
Plastic Cover for Wi-Fi Module
M.2 WiFi
M.2 WiFi

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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.
M.2 WiFi