ASRock B650M PG Lightning is a powerful micro-ATX motherboard designed to meet the needs of Ryzen 7000 Series processors. Supporting up to 192GB DDR5 RAM via 4 DIMM slots, it delivers impressive performance and responsiveness.
The motherboard has extensive storage options with 4 x SATA-600 ports (RAID) and 3 x M.2 slots, enabling fast data transmission and configuration of storage devices. The USB ports include 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 4 x USB 2.0 (expanded via headers and USB4 port).
The built-in HD Audio (8 channels) ensures first-class sound quality, while the 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides reliable and fast network connection. An excellent choice for gaming and productivity.
| Generally | |
|---|---|
| Compatible processors | Ryzen (supports Ryzen 7000 Series) |
| Max number of processors | 1 |
| Processor socket | Socket AM5 |
| Product type | Motherboard - micro-ATX |
| Supported RAM | |
| Bus Clock | 5600 MHz (OC), 6000 MHz (OC), 4800 MHz, 6200 MHz (OC), 6400 MHz (OC), 6600 MHz (OC), 6800 MHz (OC), 4400 MHz, 7200 MHz (OC), 5200 MHz |
| Characteristics | Dual channel memory architecture, AMD EXPO technology |
| Max. size | 192 GB |
| Registered or buffered | Not buffered |
| Technology | DDR5 |
| Supported RAM integrity con | Non-ECC |
| Audio | |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC897 |
| Compliance Standards | High Definition Audio |
| Type | HD Audio (8-channel) |
| LOAN | |
| Network controller | Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Network interfaces | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion / Connectivity | |
| Expansion openings | 1 x CPU | 4 x DIMM 288-pin | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 | 3 x M.2 socket (2260/2280 M.2 Key M slot) |
| Interface (storage) | SATA-600 connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 | PCIe 5.0 connectors: 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 | PCIe 4.0 connectors: 2 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 |
| Interface | 1 x HDMI | 1 x DisplayPort | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 4 x USB 2.0 | 1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack | 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack | 1 x microphone - mini-jack |
| Internal interfaces | 4 x USB 2.0 - internal connector | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - internal connector | 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 - internal connector | 1 x SPI - internal connector | 1 x speaker - internal connector | 1 x audio - internal connector | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 - internal connector |
| Power switches | 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector |
| Characteristics | |
| BIOS properties | UEFI BIOS |
| BIOS type (Basic Input/Output System) | AMI |
| Hardware properties | ASRock OC Tuner, Dr.MOS MOSFET, Nahimic Audio Enhacer, Water Pump Header, ASRock POST Status Checker (PSC), Enhanced PCIe Slots, 6+2+1 Phase Power Design, ASRock Auto Driver Installer, BIOS FlashBack Button, AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Width | 24.4 cm |
| Depth | 24.4 cm |
| With software | ASRock Phantom Gaming Tuning, ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN Software, ASRock Polychrome SYNC |
| Cables included | 2 x Serial ATA cable |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, RoHS, EuP Ready, ErP Ready, UKCA |
| Equipment included | 3 x M.2 screws, IO shield |
