ASROCK B650 PG LIGHTNING User manual

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B650 PG Lightning WiFi
B650 PG Lightning

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
1.6 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas (For B650 PG Lightning WiFi) 13
Chapter 2 Installation 15
2.1 Installing the CPU 16
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 28
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 30
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 31
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 32
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 34
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 36
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 37
2.10 Power On 38
2.11 Jumpers Setup 39
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 40

2.13 Smart Button 56
2.14 Post Status Checker 58
2.15 M.2 WiFi/BT Module Installation Guide
(For B650 PG Lightning) 59
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 61
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 65

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B650 PG Lightning WiFi
B650 PG Lightning
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B650 PG Lightning WiFi / B650 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 B650 PG Lightning WiFi / B650 PG Lightning Motherboard (ATX Form
Factor)
• ASRock B650 PG Lightning WiFi / B650 PG Lightning User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) (For B650 PG Lightning WiFi)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For B650 PG Lightning WiFi)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (For B650 PG Lightning)
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 • ATX Form Factor
• 8 Layer PCB
CPU • Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors
Chipset • AMD B650
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
7200+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) and EXTended
Proles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x2 mode*
• 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE4)*
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe
WiFi module
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Graphics • Integrated AMD RDNATM 2 graphics (Actual support may
vary by CPU)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR,
HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
• Nahimic Audio

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B650 PG Lightning WiFi
B650 PG Lightning
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
B650 PG
Lightning
WiFi)
• 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe
• 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 5.2 + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO
USB CPU:
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear)
Chipset:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Front)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 Rear, 2 Front)
• 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection

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Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports (For B650 PG Lightning WiFi)
• 2 x Antenna Mounting Points (For B650 PG Lightning)
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
• 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming
Ports) (USB32_12 and USB32_56 are from ASMedia
ASM1074 hub)
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe
Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe stor-
age devices*
* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support
RAID 10
Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x RGB LED Header*
• 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)****

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B650 PG Lightning WiFi
B650 PG Lightning
• 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)*****
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec-
tor)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 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)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (ReDriver)
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** 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)
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

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SPK_PLED1
CPU_FAN1
BIOS
ROM
USB32_TC2
HD_AUDIO1
1
1
DDR5 _A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR5 _A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module)
DDR5 _B2 (64 bit, 288- pin module)
DDR5 _B1 (64 bit, 288- pin module)
AUDIO
CODEC
BIOS
_FB1
PCIE1
PCIE4
CPU_FAN2/WP
ADDR_LED2
1
ADDR_LED1
1
RGB_LED1
1
USB_5_6 USB_7_8
11
USB32_8_9
1
SPI_TPM_J1
Top:
LIN E IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC I N
HDMI1
CHA_FAN4
/WP
CHA_FAN3/WP
12
14
11
16
17
19
1
10
20
27
4
22
58
15
18
2426
27
28
9
SATA3_1SATA3_2
AMD
B650
ATX12V1AT X12V2
29
3
CHA_FAN1
/WP
1
CHA_FAN2/WP
13
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL1
ADDR_LED3
1
25
1
CLRCMOS1
23 21
SATA3_3 SATA3_4
CMOS
Battery
PCIE3
PCIE2
RoHS
M2_1
M2_2
M2_3
LAN
Top:
RJ-45
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_1
B: USB32_2
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_3
B: USB32_4
USB 3.2 Gen1
T:USB32_7
USB 3.2 Gen2x2
B: USB32_TC1
USB 2.0 USB2
USB 2.0 USB1
USB 2.0 USB4
USB 2.0 USB3
USB 3.2 Gen1
T: USB32_5
B: USB32_6
DRAM
CPU
VGA
BOOT
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ATXPWR1
M2_WIFI
WiFi-802.11axe
Module
B650 PG
1.3 Motherboard Layout
B650 PG Lightning WiFi: