Overview
Lightning series stands as a symbol of both speed and power. The design employs linear and angular elements, evoking the imagery of lightning – a spectacle of raw energy and breathtaking speed.
Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers! Underneath its relentless appearance lie plentiful gaming oriented features and excellent gaming capabilities. It’s all about bringing a new gaming experience to gamers!
10+1+1+1+1 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.
SPS (Smart Power Stage)
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
Hi-Density Power Connector
CPU overclocking requires higher current. ASRock Hi-Density Power Connectors are designed to withstand higher currents compared to traditional CPU and ATX power connectors, providing a more stable system and reducing the risk of fire during heavy overclocking.
8 Layer PCB
The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it’s able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!
Extreme Memory Overclocking
Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.
High Speed M.2 Solution – PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2
The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.
Intelligent Cooling Design – Aluminum Heatsink
The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.
Reinforced Steel Slot – [PCIe 5.0 Version]
The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 5.0 standard. The various benefits include:
✔ Extra anchor points
✔ Stronger latch
✔ Ensure signal stability
✔ Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11axe
WiFi 6E technology has extended to the whole new 6GHz spectrum band, providing more WiFi capability and giving an even better and faster internet traffic. In addition to deliver higher speeds, the WiFi 6E also enhances the lower latency and supports service levels that are equivalent to 5G networks.
Phantom Gaming 2.5 Gb/s LAN
The intelligent Phantom Gaming 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.
Automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge.
Lightning Gaming Ports
Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
Polychrome RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.
SignalRGB
SignalRGB unifies your RGB devices, offering seamless customization, game-reactive effects, macro automation, and system monitoring. The official partnership empowers ASRock motherboards with advanced lighting control, enhances compatibility with a diverse range of RGB devices, and provides greater customization flexibility.
Features
- Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
- 10+1+1 Phase Power Design, 110A SPS for VCore
- 2 x DDR5 DIMMs
Supports Dual Channel, up to 8200+ (OC) - 1 PCIe 5.0 x16
- Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 USB Type-C (DP-Alt)
- Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
- 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
2 SATA3 - 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)*
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
3 USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 Rear, 2 Front)
6 USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 2 Front) - Killer 2.5G LAN
- 802.11axe WiFi 6E +Bluetooth
- Supports BIOS Flashback
*Supports up to 40 Gb/s with selected processors.
Specifications
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Unique FeatureSuperb Productivity
– PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
– Dual Channel DDR5
Rock-Solid Durability
– 10+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
– Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
Ultrafast Gaming
– Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
– ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
– BIOS Flashback Button
– ASRock Auto Driver Installer -
CPU
– Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors*
* The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details. -
Chipset– AMD B850
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Memory– Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
– 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
– Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC)*
– Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB*
– Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules**Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit OS. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. -
BIOS– 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
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GraphicsIntegrated AMD RDNA™ 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 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, supports DP 1.4 HBR3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz (DP-alt mode supports DP1.4a) -
Audio– 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
– Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
– Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
– Nahimic Audio -
LAN– 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
– Killer E3100G
– Supports Killer LAN Software -
Wireless LAN– 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
– Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe
– Supports Dual-Band 2×2 with extended 6GHz band* support
– 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
– Supports Bluetooth 5.2
– Supports MU-MIMO*The Wi-Fi 6E module is supported by Microsoft Windows® 11 only. There is no driver available for Windows® 10. The availability of the 6GHz band will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available.
A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality. -
SlotsCPU:
– 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
– 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module*PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks -
StorageCPU:
– 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
– 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
– 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors* M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks -
RAID– Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 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 -
USBCPU:
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
Chipset:
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
– 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (1 Rear, 2 Front)
– 6 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 2 Front)* All USB ports support ESD Protection -
Connector– 1 x Thermistor Cable Header
– 2 x Addressable LED Headers*
– 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**
– 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**
– 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (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 USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
– 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
** CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. -
Rear Panel I/O– 2 x Antenna Ports
– 1 x HDMI Port
– 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)*
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (DP-alt mode supports DP1.4a.)**
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Port*
– 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
– 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
– 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
– 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
– 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)* USB32_23 are Lightning Gaming Ports.
** USB32_TC1 supports a maximum speed of 40 Gb/s with selected processors. DP-alt mode supports DP1.4a.
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Software and UEFISoftware
– ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
– Killer Control Center
– ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
UEFI
– ASRock EZ Mode
– ASRock Full HD UEFI
– ASRock Auto Driver Installer
– ASRock Instant Flash*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. -
Accessories– 2 x SATA Data Cables
– 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
– 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
– 1 x Thermistor Cable -
Form Factor– Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
– 8 Layer PCB
More information on ASRock’s website.
