ASROCK Phantom Gaming B650M PG LIGHTING 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
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas (B650M PG Lightning WiFi) 11
Chapter 2 Installation 16
2.1 Installing the CPU 17
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 20
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 28
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 30
2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 31
2.6 Installing the Motherboard 32
2.7 Installing SATA Drives 33
2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 35
2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 37
2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 38
2.11 Power On 39
2.12 Jumpers Setup 40
2.13 Onboard Headers and Connectors 41

2.14 Smart Switches 52
2.15 Post Status Checker 54
2.16 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module Installation Guide (B650M PG
Lightning) 55
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide 57

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B650M PG Lightning WiFi
B650M PG Lightning
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B650M PG Lightning WiFi / B650M 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 B650M PG Lightning WiFi / B650M PG Lightning Motherboard (Micro ATX
Form Factor)
• ASRock B650M PG Lightning WiFi / B650M PG Lightning User Manual
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 2 x SMA WiFi Antenna Cables (Optional) (B650M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional) (B650M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 1 x Plastic Cover for Wi-Fi Module (Optional) (B650M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (B650M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional) (B650M 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 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 AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors
Chipset • AMD B650
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 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*
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe
WiFi module
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Supports AMD CrossFireTM
• 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
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports 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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B650M PG Lightning WiFi
B650M 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
Wire-
less LAN
(B650M 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 5.2 + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO
USB • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear, 4 Front)
• 8 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports (B650M PG Lightning WiFi)
• 2 x Antenna Mounting Points (B650M PG Lightning)
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
• 4 x USB 2.0 Ports

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• 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
2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280
PCIe Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
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
storage 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)****
• 3 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)

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B650M PG Lightning WiFi
B650M 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
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 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_FAN1~3/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~3/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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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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No. Description
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)
4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2)
5 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)
6 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
7 Post Status Checker (PSC)
8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
11 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_TC2)
12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5)
13 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4)(Upper), (SATA3_3)(Lower)
15 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
16 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
17 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
18 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_6_7)
19 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)
22 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
23 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
24 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
25 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
26 underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
28 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)

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1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 Antenna Ports 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)
2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_1)
3 Line In (Light Blue)** 10 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1)
4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 11 DisplayPort 1.4
5 Microphone (Pink)** 12 HDMI Port
6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_23) 13 BIOS Flashback Button
7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_34)
B650M PG Lightning WiFi:
No. Description No. Description
1 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12)
2 Line In (Light Blue)** 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_1)
3 Front Speaker (Lime)** 9 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1)
4 Microphone (Pink)** 10 DisplayPort 1.4
5 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_23) 11 HDMI Port
6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_34) 12 BIOS Flashback Button
B650M PG Lightning:
913 5
3
4
6
2
7
8
11
12 10
1
812 4
2
3
5
1
6
7
10
11 9

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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
Channel B
Channel A
DDR5 Slot x2 DDR5 Slot x2
AZ(HD Audio) SPI eSPI
SIO NCT6796D-S Flash ROM Audio Codec ALC897
PCIe x16 Gen4 Slot
x4 Gen4 M.2 PCIe x4 GEN5 M2_1
PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS
1st AMD PROM21 Chipset
AMD AM5 Processor LGA1718
DP0
HDMI Port
Rear USB 2.0 4 port
x16 Gen4 x1 10Gb/s Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A 10Gb/s Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C
5Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 1 port
x4 Gen4 M.2 PCIe x4 GEN4 M2_2
x1
Realtek RTL8125 2.5 LAN Key E WiFi
Front USB 2.0 4 port 480Mb/s
SATA 4 port SATA 6Gb
5Gb/s
Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 1 port
480Mb/s
USB2.0 Hub
GL852
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 4 port
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C M.2 PCIe x2 Gen4 M2_3
x2 Gen4
DP1
DP Port
USB Re-driver
x4 Gen4 PCIe X4 Gen3 Slot 480Mb/s
LED MCU 3* 5V LED Header 1* 12V LED Header
Board Side LED *3

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B650M PG Lightning
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antennas (B650M 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
module that oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards
and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network
(WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT. Bluetooth standard features Smart Ready
technology that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices.
BT 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

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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.
Step 6
Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna
clockwise until it is securely connected.
Step 7
Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas at 90-degree
angle.
*You may need to adjust the direction of the
antenna for a stronger signal.
*e illustrations here are for reference only.

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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