ASROCK B760M PC LIGHTNING 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 10
Chapter 2 Installation 11
2.1 Installing the CPU 12
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 14
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 15
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 17
2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 18
2.6 Installing the Motherboard 19
2.7 Installing SATA Drives 20
2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 22
2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 24
2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 25
2.11 Power On 26
2.12 Jumpers Setup 27
2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28
2.14 Post Status Checker 36

2.15 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated
WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 37
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 39
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 43

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Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock 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 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B760M PG Lightning User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 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
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
Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Mounting Points
• 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

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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
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

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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
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_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
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CHA_FAN4/WP
1.3 Motherboard Layout

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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 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
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3
10
1
8
7
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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** 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

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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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is is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard
components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard
components.
• In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded
wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
• Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
• Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or
in the bag that comes with the components.
• When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-
tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation

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2.1 Installing the CPU
1. Before you insert the 1700-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. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
1
A
B
2 3

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76
4
Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if
you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
1 2
CPU_FAN

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
is motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
Recommended Memory Conguration
1 DIMM
2 DIMMs
4 DIMMs
A1 A2 B1 B2
V
A1 A2 B1 B2
VV
A1 A2 B1 B2
VVVV
1. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install identical (the same
brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three
memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
4. e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to
the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.

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