ASRock B650M PG Lightning AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard

ASRock B650M PG Lightning Micro-ATX Motherboard

The ASRock B650M PG Lightning is a Micro-ATX AMD AM5 motherboard designed for Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors, delivering solid power delivery, DDR5 overclocking support, high-speed storage, and fast networking in a compact form factor.

Key Features

• CPU Support
• Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors

• AMD B650 chipset

• Power Design

• 6+2+1 Power Phase Design
• 50A Dr.MOS integrated power stages

• Optimized VRM design for stable power delivery

• Memory Performance

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots
• Dual Channel DDR5, up to 7200+ MHz (OC)
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Max system memory capacity: 256GB
• Supports AMD EXPO & Intel XMP profiles for easy overclocking

• 6-layer PCB design for enhanced DDR5 overclocking stability

• Graphics & Display

• Integrated AMD RDNA graphics support (actual support may vary by CPU)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible
  • Supports HDR, HDCP 2.3, up to 4K 120Hz

• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC

  • Supports HDCP 2.3, up to 4K 120Hz

• Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
  • Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]
  • 15µ gold contact in VGA PCIe slot
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (PCIE2), supports x4 mode
• 1 x M.2 (Key E) slot for type 2230 PCIe WiFi/BT module

• Supports AMD CrossFire

• Storage Options

• CPU:
  • 1 x Blazing M.2 (M2_1, Key M)
  • Supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5 x4 (128 Gb/s)
• Chipset:
  • 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_2, Key M)
  • Supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s)
  • 1 x M.2 (M2_3, Key M)
  • Supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 x2 (32 Gb/s)
  • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors

• Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 for SATA and M.2 NVMe storage devices

• High-Speed Connectivity

• Phantom Gaming 2.5G LAN (Dragon RTL8125BG)
  • 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
  • Phantom Gaming LAN software
  • Smart auto adjust bandwidth control
  • Visual network usage statistics
  • Optimized presets for game, browser, streaming
  • User-customized priority control
• Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C header (up to 5 Gb/s)

• Rear dual USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A + Type-C, up to 10 Gb/s)

• Audio

• Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec

• Nahimic Audio software suite

  • Enhanced listening experience via jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF
  • Static Noise Suppression
  • Echo Cancellation
  • Lateral Sound Cancellation
  • Voice Stabilizer
  • Sound Tracker: visual 360° sound positioning for gaming

• Overclocking & Tuning

• Blazing OC Tuner
  • Dynamically switches between manual OC mode and AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) based on CPU current threshold
  • Combines all-core overclocking with single-core boosting
  • Adjustable directly in OS, no BIOS entry required

• AMD PBO Technology

  • Automatic performance maximization by raising clock speeds based on system conditions
  • Uses intelligent thermal sensors (adequate cooling recommended before enabling PBO)

• Convenience & Utilities

• ASRock Auto Driver Installer
  • LAN driver preinstalled
  • Step 1: Install Auto Driver Installer
  • Step 2: Update required drivers
  • Step 3: Done
• BIOS Flashback button on rear I/O
• EZ Update, EZ Troubleshooter
• ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
• ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN Software
• ASRock Polychrome SYNC
• ASRock Full HD UEFI

• ASRock Instant Flash

• Form Factor & OS

• Micro ATX: 9.6" x 9.6" (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
• Supports Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit
• Certifications: FCC, CE, ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready PSU required)

Detailed Specifications

CPU & Chipset

Memory

BIOS

Graphics Output

Audio

LAN

Expansion Slots

Storage

RAID Support

USB Connectivity

Internal Headers & Connectors

• 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 (4-pin)
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin, supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (4 ports)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (4 ports)
• 1 x Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header

Rear Panel I/O

• 2 x Antenna Mounting Points
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10 Gb/s)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
• 4 x USB 2.0
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Software & UEFI

• ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
• ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN Software
• ASRock Polychrome SYNC
• ASRock Full HD UEFI
• ASRock Auto Driver Installer
• ASRock Instant Flash

Included Accessories

• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 2 x SATA Data Cables
• 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets

The ASRock B650M PG Lightning combines a robust 6+2+1 Dr.MOS power design, advanced DDR5 overclocking capability, PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2, Phantom Gaming 2.5G LAN, rich USB connectivity, and Nahimic-enhanced 7.1 audio, making it a powerful and compact AM5 platform for next-generation Ryzen builds.