ASROCK B760M-C R2.0 User manual

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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 8
1.5 Block Diagram 9
1.6 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz
Antennas 10
Chapter 2 Installation 12
2.1 Installing the CPU 13
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 16
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 18
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 19
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 20
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 22
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 24
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 25
2.10 Power On 26
2.11 Jumpers Setup 27
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28
2.13 Post Status Checker 40

2.14 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 41
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 43

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B760M-C R2.0
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B760M-C R2.0 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-C R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (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 motherboard, 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)*
• 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 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x1 mode*
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x1 mode*
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x1 mode*
• 1 x Vertical 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
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

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B760M-C R2.0
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Realtek 8111H
Wireless
LAN
• 802.11ac WiFi Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
• Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps
• Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
USB • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 2 Front)
• 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
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*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
ASMedia ASM1061:
• 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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Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion 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)****
• 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
• 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 Gen1 Header
* 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)
• CEC Tier II ready
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

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B760M-C R2.0
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.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout