ASRock B650M PG Lightning AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard

Name: ASRock B650M PG Lightning AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard
Brand: ASROCK
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ASRock B650M PG Lightning AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard

£112.85

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

Category	Details
CPU Socket	AMD Socket AM5
Supported CPUs	Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
Chipset	AMD B650

Memory

Feature	Details
Memory Type	Dual Channel DDR5
Slots	4 x DDR5 DIMM
Capacity	Up to 256GB
Frequency	Up to 7200+ MHz (OC)
ECC Support	Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Profiles	Supports XMP and EXPO

BIOS

Feature	Details
BIOS	256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Graphics Output

Port	Specification
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, HDR, HDCP 2.3, up to 4K 120Hz
DisplayPort	DP 1.4 with DSC, HDCP 2.3, up to 4K 120Hz

Audio

Feature	Details
Codec	Realtek ALC897
Channels	7.1 CH HD Audio
Software	Nahimic Audio

LAN

Feature	Details
Controller	Dragon RTL8125BG
Speed	10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
Software	Phantom Gaming LAN Software, Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth, Visual UI, Network Statistics, Optimized Modes, User Priority Control

Expansion Slots

Type	Details
PCIe 4.0 x16	1 x (PCIE1), x16 mode, Reinforced Steel Slot, 15µ Gold Contact
PCIe 3.0 x16	1 x (PCIE2), x4 mode
M.2 (Key E)	1 x, type 2230 PCIe WiFi/BT module
Multi-GPU	Supports AMD CrossFire

Storage

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

RAID Support

Storage Type	RAID Levels
SATA	RAID 0, 1, 10
M.2 NVMe	RAID 0, 1, 10

USB Connectivity

Location	Ports
Rear	1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0
Internal Headers	1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (4 ports), 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports)

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.