ASRock B650 PG Lightning is a powerful ATX motherboard for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors with an AM5 socket. It supports fast DDR5 memory up to 6400+ MHz (OC), PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage, 2.5G LAN, high-quality Nahimic audio, and extensive USB connectivity for modern gaming and work computers.
AMD Ryzen and DDR5 support
The motherboard is designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors with an AM5 socket. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support memory with speeds of up to 6400+ MHz (OC) for smooth performance in demanding applications and games.
Fast M.2 storage and expandability
Use a modern SSD with one PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 slot, an additional PCIe Gen4 x4 slot, and a PCIe Gen4 x2 slot. Two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots are available for graphics and other expansion cards.
Extensive connectivity for a modern system
The ASRock B650 PG Lightning offers Realtek 2.5G LAN, an HDMI output, a USB-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 port on the rear panel, and an extensive selection of USB ports for peripherals and accessories.
The ASRock B650 PG Lightning motherboard provides a reliable foundation for a powerful PC system with AMD Ryzen 7000 processors. The power delivery design with 14+2+1 phases and SPS contributes to stable processor power delivery, while four DIMM slots allow you to install modern DDR5 memory.
For fast storage, the motherboard features one Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4 slot, one Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 slot, and one M.2 PCIe Gen4 x2 slot. It also provides four SATA3 ports, PCIe expansion slots, and an M.2 Key-E slot for an optional Wi-Fi module.
Key features:
- Support for AMD Ryzen 7000 processors with an AM5 socket,
- 4× DDR5 DIMM slots supporting speeds of up to 6400+ MHz when overclocked,
- Fast Realtek 2.5G LAN network connection,
- 7.1-channel HD audio with the Realtek ALC897 codec and Nahimic Audio technology,
- USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C on the rear panel and an internal USB-C connector for the front panel.
Specifications
- Model
- ASRock B650 PG Lightning
- Form factor
- ATX
- Socket
- AM5
- Supported processors
- AMD Ryzen 7000 series
- Power delivery
- 14+2+1-phase design, SPS
- Memory slots
- 4× DDR5 DIMM
- Memory support
- Up to DDR5 6400+ MHz (OC)
- PCIe slots
- 2× PCIe 4.0 x16, 2× PCIe 4.0 x1
- Wi-Fi slot
- 1× M.2 Key-E
- M.2 slots
- 1× Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4, 1× Hyper M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4, 1× M.2 PCIe Gen4 x2
- SATA
- 4× SATA3
- Video output
- 1× HDMI
- Audio
- 7.1-channel HD audio, Realtek ALC897, Nahimic Audio
- LAN
- Realtek 2.5G LAN
- USB 3.2 Gen2x2
- 1× Type-C, rear panel
- USB 3.2 Gen2
- 1× Type-C, front panel
- USB 3.2 Gen1
- 9 ports: 7× rear panel, 2× front panel
- USB 2.0
- 8 ports: 4× rear panel, 4× front panel
