ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard User Manual

1. Introducció

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your ASRock B650M PG Lightning motherboard. Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting any installation or configuration.

Figure 1: ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard Top View. This image shows the overall layout of the motherboard, including the CPU socket, RAM slots, and various connectors.

2. Contingut del paquet

Verifiqueu que tots els components siguin presents al vostre paquet:

• ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard
• Manual d'usuari
• Cables de dades SATA
• Cargols/separadors M.2

Figure 2: Included accessories with the ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard.

3. Motherboard Layout and Features

Familiaritzeu-vos amb els components i connectors clau de la vostra placa base.

Figure 3: Diagram highlighting key features of the ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard, including the CPU socket, DDR5 DIMM slots, PCIe x16 slot, M.2 slots, and various headers.

3.1 Panell d'E/S posterior

The rear I/O panel provides external connectivity for your peripherals.

Figura 4: Primer pla view of the rear I/O ports on the ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard. This includes USB ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, audio jacks, and Wi-Fi antenna connectors.

• Ports USB: Multiple USB 3.2 Gen1 and Gen2 ports, including Type-C.
• Sortides de vídeo: HDMI i DisplayPort per a gràfics integrats.
• Xarxa: Port Ethernet 2.5G.
• Àudio: HD Audio Jacks.
• Sense fil: Wi-Fi antenna connectors (if applicable to specific model variant).
• BIOS Flashback Button: For updating BIOS without a CPU.

4. Configuració i instal·lació

Segueix aquests passos per instal·lar correctament la placa base i els components.

4.1 Instal·lació de la CPU (Socket AM5)

1. Assegureu-vos que la palanca del sòcol de la CPU estigui en la posició oberta.
2. Carefully align the triangular mark on your AMD Ryzen processor with the mark on the socket.
3. Col·loca suaument la CPU al sòcol sense forçar-la.
4. Tanqueu la palanca del sòcol per fixar la CPU.

Figura 5: De dalt a baix view of the ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard, showing the CPU socket with its protective cover. Remove the cover before CPU installation.

4.2 Instal·lació de memòria (RAM)

This motherboard supports DDR5 memory modules. Install them into the DIMM slots.

1. Obriu els clips dels dos extrems de la ranura DIMM.
2. Alineeu l'osca del mòdul DDR5 amb la clau de la ranura DIMM.
3. Premeu fermament els dos extrems del mòdul de memòria fins que els clips encaixin al seu lloc.

4.3 Instal·lació SSD M.2

The motherboard features M.2 slots for high-speed storage. One slot is located on the front, typically under a heatsink, and another on the rear of the PCB.

Figure 6: Close-up of the M.2 Armor heatsink on the ASRock B650M PG Lightning Motherboard. This heatsink covers the primary M.2 slot.

1. Unscrew and remove the M.2 heatsink (if present) to access the slot.
2. Inseriu l'SSD M.2 a la ranura amb un angle de 30 graus.
3. Gently push down the SSD and secure it with the provided M.2 screw/standoff.
4. Reattach the M.2 heatsink (if applicable).

4.4 Instal·lació de la targeta gràfica

Install your graphics card into the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.

1. Obriu el clip de retenció de la ranura PCIe x16.
2. Alineeu la targeta gràfica amb la ranura i premeu fermament fins que encaixi al seu lloc.
3. Secure the graphics card to your chassis with screws.

4.5 Connexions d'alimentació

Connect the main 24-pin ATX power connector and the 8-pin EPS 12V CPU power connector from your power supply to the motherboard.

4.6 Connectors del panell frontal

Connect your chassis's front panel cables (power button, reset button, USB, audio) to the corresponding headers on the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard diagram for exact locations.

5. Instruccions de funcionament

5.1 Arrencada inicial i configuració de la BIOS/UEFI

1. Després de muntar el sistema, connecteu un monitor, un teclat i un ratolí.
2. Power on your system. During POST (Power-On Self-Test), repeatedly press the Del or F2 clau per entrar a la utilitat de configuració de la BIOS/UEFI.
3. Configure boot order, enable XMP/EXPO for memory, and set other system preferences as needed.

5.2 BIOS Flashback

The BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update the BIOS without a CPU, RAM, or graphics card installed. This is useful for supporting newer CPUs not natively supported by the initial BIOS version.

1. Baixeu la darrera BIOS file from the ASRock weblloc web per al model específic de la placa base.
2. Canvieu el nom de la BIOS file a creative.rom (or as specified by ASRock) and save it to the root directory of a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the designated BIOS Flashback USB port on the rear I/O panel.
4. Ensure the motherboard has power (24-pin ATX connected), but do not power on the system.
5. Press and hold the BIOS Flashback button for approximately 3 seconds until the LED starts flashing.
6. Release the button. The LED will continue to flash, indicating the BIOS update is in progress. Do not remove the USB drive or power off the system during this process.
7. The LED will stop flashing when the BIOS update is complete.

6. Manteniment

Un manteniment regular ajuda a garantir la longevitat i el rendiment òptim de la placa base.

• Neteja: Netegeu periòdicament la pols de la placa base i els components amb aire comprimit. Assegureu-vos que el sistema estigui apagat i desendollat ​​abans de netejar-lo.
• Actualitzacions de la BIOS: Keep your BIOS updated to the latest version to benefit from performance improvements, bug fixes, and support for new hardware. Always follow ASRock's official instructions for BIOS updates.
• Actualitzacions de controladors: Install the latest drivers for your chipset, audio, network, and other components from the ASRock support weblloc.

7. Solució De Problemes

Si teniu problemes, consulteu aquests passos habituals per resoldre problemes.

• Sense energia: Check all power connections (24-pin ATX, 8-pin EPS, GPU power). Ensure the power supply is switched on.
• Sense visualització/Sense POST: Verify that the monitor is connected and powered on. Reseat RAM modules and the graphics card. If using integrated graphics, ensure your CPU supports it and connect the monitor to the motherboard's video output.
• Inestabilitat/Avaries del sistema: Check CPU and GPU temperatures. Ensure RAM is properly seated and running at stable speeds (try default speeds if XMP/EXPO is enabled). Update drivers and BIOS.
• Perifèric no detectat: Try different USB ports. Ensure drivers are installed for the peripheral.
• Restabliment de la BIOS: If system becomes unbootable due to BIOS settings, clear the CMOS by either removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes or using the Clear CMOS jumper (refer to the full manual for location).

8. Especificacions

9. Garantia i Suport

ASRock provides a limited warranty for its motherboards. Please refer to the official ASRock website or your regional distributor for specific warranty terms and conditions.

For technical support, driver downloads, and BIOS updates, visit the official ASRock support weblloc: www.asrock.com/support

You may also contact ASRock customer service for assistance with product-related inquiries.