ASROCK PHANTOM GAMING X670E PG 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 15
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 26
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 27
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 28
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 30
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 32
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 33
2.10 Power On 34
2.11 Jumpers Setup 35
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 36
2.13 Smart Switches 48
2.14 Post Status Checker 50
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 51

2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 55
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4) 57

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X670E PG Lightning
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock X670E 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 X670E PG Lightning Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock X670E PG Lightning User Manual
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 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 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 • ATX Form Factor
• 8 Layer PCB
CPU • Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors
Chipset • AMD X670
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
6600+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• 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 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)*
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x1 mode*
• 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 Compatible, supports HDR, 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 4K 120Hz

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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 • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 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 Mounting Points
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming
Ports)
• 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*
Chipset:
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280
SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes*
• 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe
Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode*

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• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 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
storage devices
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)****
• 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 4 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)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
(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).

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***** 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® 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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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
6 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1)
7 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2)
8 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
9 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)
10 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)
11 Post Status Checker (PSC)
12 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
13 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_8_9)
14 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB32_TC2)
15 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
16 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)
18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)
19 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
20 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
21 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4)
22 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3)
23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)
24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
25 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_10_11)
26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
27 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)
28 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
29 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
30 5-pin underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
31 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

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1.4 I/O Panel
No. Description No. Description
1 DisplayPort 1.4 8 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1)
2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_56)
3 Line In (Light Blue)** 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34)***
4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_1234)
5 BIOS Flashback Button 12 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_12)
6 Microphone (Pink)** 13 HDMI Port
7 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_7)
1213 7
8
6
3
4
11 10
21
95
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
*** USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports.

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1.5 Block Diagram
Channel B Channel A
DDR5 Slot x2 DDR5 Slot x2 PCIE1(PCIe Gen5x16)
x4 Gen4
PCIE3(PCIe Gen4x4)
PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS
1st AMD PROM21 Chipset
AMD AM5 Processor LGA1718
20Gb/s DP0
HDMI Port
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 2 port
x16 Gen5
2nd AMD PROM21 Chipset
PCIe x4 Gen4 BUS
x1
5Gb/s
Rear USB3.2 Gen1 port(LAN down)
x1
Realtek RTL8125B 2.5G LAN Key E WiFi
20Gb/s
(A+C)Rear TypeC USB3.2 Gen2X2
Rear USB3.2 Gen1 Type A X2
5Gb/s 10Gb/s
(A+C)Rear TypeA USB3.2 Gen2
M.2_4 (PCIe Gen4x4)
x4 Gen4
M.2_2 (PCIe Gen3x4/SATA)
x4 Gen3
Front USB3.2 Gen2X2 Type C
5Gb/s
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 2 port
5Gb/s
x1 Gen4
PCIE2(PCIe Gen4x1)
x1 Gen4
PCIE4(PCIe Gen4x1)
SATA 6Gb/s
SATA 4 port
5Gb/s
Rear USB3.2 Gen1 port(LAN up)
Front USB 2.0 2 port
480Mb/s 480Mb/s
Rear USB 2.0 *4 up2
SPI eSPI
SIO NCT6796D-S
Flash ROM
AZ(HD Audio)
Audio Codec ALC897 3
DP1 DP2 & 3
DP Port Rear USB3.2 Gen1 Type A X2
Rear USB 2.0 *4 down2
480Mb/s
M.2_3 (PCIe Gen4x2)
x2 Gen4
ReDriver

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is is an 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 1718-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.
Tutorial Video
Turn your CPU to the correct orientation before opening
the CPU socket cover.

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Turn your CPU to the correct orientation before opening
the CPU socket cover.
Carefully place the CPU in as at as
possible. Do not drop it.
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Please save the cover if the processor is removed. e cover must be placed if you wish
to return the motherboard for aer service.
Make sure the black cover plate
is always in place until it pops o
when closing the socket lever.
Make sure the CPU is aligned with the
socket before locking it into place.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
Aer you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger
heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the
CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
Installing the CPU Cooler (Type 1)
Please turn o the power or remove the power cord before changing a CPU or heatsink.
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CPU_FAN1