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Summary of Contents for PHANTOM GAMING Z790M PC LIGHTNING/D4

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Page 3: ...nk 13 2 3 Installing Memory Modules DIMM 14 2 4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 16 2 5 Installing the Motherboard 17 2 6 Installing SATA Drives 18 2 7 Installing a Graphics Card 20 2 8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 22 2 9 Connecting the Power Connectors 23 2 10 Power On 24 2 11 Jumpers Setup 25 2 12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2 13 Post Status Checker 39 2 14 M 2 2230 WiFi BT PCIe WiFi mod...

Page 4: ...2 15 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_1 42 2 16 M 2 SSD Module Installation Guide M2_2 44 ...

Page 5: ...anual 2 x Serial ATA SATA Data Cables Optional 3 x Screws for M 2 Sockets Optional Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice In case any modi fications of this documentation occur the updated version will be available on ASRock s website without further notice If you require technical sup...

Page 6: ... MHz Natively 1DPC 2R Up to 4400 MHz OC 3200 MHz Natively 2DPC 1R Up to 4266 MHz OC 3200 MHz Natively 2DPC 2R Up to 4000 MHz OC 3200 MHz Natively Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules operate in non ECC mode Max capacity of system memory 128GB Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP 2 0 Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock s website for more information http www asrock com Expansion Slot CP...

Page 7: ...n1 Type C Front 6 x USB 3 2 Gen1 Type A 4 Rear 2 Front 6 x USB 2 0 2 Rear 4 Front All USB ports support ESD Protection Rear Panel I O 2 x Antenna Mounting Points 1 x HDMI Port 1 x USB 3 2 Gen2 Type A Port 10 Gb s 1 x USB 3 2 Gen2 Type C Port 10 Gb s 4 x USB 3 2 Gen1 Ports 2 x USB 2 0 Ports 1 x RJ 45 LAN Port HD Audio Jacks Line in Front Speaker Microphone Storage CPU 1 x Hyper M 2 Socket M2_1 Key ...

Page 8: ...ATX Power Connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector Hi Density Power Connec tor 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector Hi Density Power Connec tor 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 Support 4 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 Supports in tota...

Page 9: ...the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using third party overclocking tools Overclocking may affect your system s stability or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system It should be done at your own risk and expense We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking For detailed product information please visit our website http www as...

Page 10: ...LAN 20 BIOS ROM 17 CMOS Battery PCIE2 USB 3 2 Gen2 T USB32_3 B USB32_TC1 USB 3 2 Gen1 T USB32_4 B USB32_5 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN2 WP CPU_FAN1 ATX12V2 1 2 6 7 4 3 DDR4_A2 64 bit 288 pin module DDR4_A1 64 bit 288 pin module DDR4_B2 64 bit 288 pin module DDR4_B1 64 bit 288 pin module Z790m PG 5 1 RGB_LED1 1 ADDR_LED1 8 ATXPWR1 9 USB32_TC2 10 1 USB32_6_7 21 26 25 24 USB_5_6 19 22 CHA_FAN4 WP CHA_FAN1 WP 1 AD...

Page 11: ... Connector SATA3_1 13 USB 3 2 Gen1 Header USB32_6_7 14 SATA3 Connectors SATA3_2 Upper SATA3_3 Lower 15 System Panel Header PANEL1 16 SPI TPM Header SPI_TPM_J1 17 Chassis Water Pump Fan Connector CHA_FAN2 WP 18 Post Status Checker PSC 19 USB 2 0 Header USB_5_6 20 USB 2 0 Header USB_3_4 21 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRMOS1 22 5 pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector TB1 23 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header SPK_CI...

Page 12: ...rt Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection Function of the Audio Ports in 7 1 channel Configuration Port Function Light Blue Rear panel Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Front Speaker Out Pink Rea...

Page 13: ...G LAN Gen3 x1 SPI Gen3 x4 TPM S header eSPI SIO Nuvoton NCT6796D E USB2 0 High Speed USB 6 ports 4 Front Type A 2 Rear Type A Channel B SATA3_2 SATA3_0 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 Intel Raptor Lake Processor Socket 1700 480Mb s 24MHz ALC 897 3 jack Audio 128 bit Dual Channel Memory x 4 Slots DDR4 Slot x2 Channel A Intel 700 Series Chipset 6Gb s Gen3 x1 M2_3 Key E PCIe WiFi module Only USB3 2 Gen2 SuperSpeed U...

Page 14: ...hysical injuries and damages to motherboard components In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard s components NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any components place them ...

Page 15: ...t please check if the PnP cap is on the socket if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent pins in the socket Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found Otherwise the CPU will be seriously damaged 2 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU 1 A B 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...12 5 7 6 4 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service ...

Page 17: ...13 Z790M PG Lightning D4 2 2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 2 C P U _ F A N ...

Page 18: ...u always need to install identical the same brand speed size and chip type DDR4 DIMM pairs 2 It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed 3 It is not allowed to install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged 4 The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent ...

Page 19: ...15 Z790M PG Lightning D4 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...g the Front Panel Header A B C D 1 2 32 5 6 5 6 7 6 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 1 Power SW RESET SW HDD LED HDD LED 1 2 9 10 RESET SW Power SW Power LED Power LED A B C D PANEL1 HDD LED RESET SW System Panel Header Front Panel Wires ...

Page 21: ...17 Z790M PG Lightning D4 2 5 Installing the Motherboard Z790m PG ...

Page 22: ...18 2 6 Installing SATA Drives 1 2 Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable ...

Page 23: ...19 Z790M PG Lightning D4 3 4 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector ...

Page 24: ...20 2 7 Installing a Graphics Card 1 CLICK ...

Page 25: ...Configurations Before installing an expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation For a better thermal environment please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard s chassis fan connector CHA_FAN1 4 WP when usi...

Page 26: ...22 2 8 Connecting Peripheral Devices ...

Page 27: ...23 Z790M PG Lightning D4 2 9 Connecting the Power Connectors 7 3 5 7 9 ...

Page 28: ...24 2 10 Power On 2 3 4 1 ...

Page 29: ...nformation such as system password date time and system setup parameters To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRMOS1 for 3 seconds Please remember to remove the jumper cap after clearing the CMOS If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS you must boot u...

Page 30: ... RESET Reset Button Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel Press the reset button to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the...

Page 31: ...r Z790m PG Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical SATA3_0 see p 6 No 11 SATA3_1 see p 6 No 12 Right Angle SATA3_2 see p 6 No 14 Upper SATA3_3 see p 6 No 14 Lower These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate Z790m PG SPK_CI1 1 5V DUMMY SIGNAL GND DUMMY SPEAKER DUMMY SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 SATA3_3 ...

Page 32: ...4 see p 6 No 20 9 pin USB_5_6 see p 6 No 19 There are two headers on this motherboard Each USB 2 0 header can support two ports Z790m PG DUMMY GND GND P P USB_PWR P P USB_PWR 1 USB_3_4 DUMMY GND GND P P USB_PWR P P USB_PWR 1 USB_5_6 ...

Page 33: ...n USB32_TC2 see p 6 No 10 There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3 2 Gen1 Header on this motherboard This header is used for connecting a USB 3 2 Gen1 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen1 ports Z790m PG 1 IntA_PB_D Dummy IntA_PB_D GND IntA_PB_SSTX GND IntA_PB_SSTX IntA_PB_SSRX IntA_PB_SSRX Vbus Vbus Vbus IntA_PA_SSRX IntA_PA_SSRX GND IntA_PA_SSTX IntA_PA_SSTX GND IntA_PA_D IntA_PA_D USB32_6_7 USB32_TC2...

Page 34: ... front audio panel Z790m PG HD_AUDIO1 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing but the panel wire on the chassis must sup port HDA to function correctly Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system J_SENSE OUT2_L 1 MIC_RET PRESENCE GND OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L OUT_RET ...

Page 35: ... four 4 Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors If you plan to connect a 3 Pin chassis water cooler fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 Z790m PG CHA_FAN1 WP CHA_FAN4 WP CHA_FAN3 WP CHA_FAN2 WP GND CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4 GND CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL FAN_VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 1 2 3 4 GND FAN_VOLTAGE CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_C...

Page 36: ... it to Pin 1 3 Z790m PG CPU Water Pump Fan Connector 4 pin CPU_FAN2 WP see p 6 No 5 This motherboard provides a 4 Pin water cooling CPU fan connector If you plan to connect a 3 Pin CPU water cooler fan please connect it to Pin 1 3 Z790m PG CPU_FAN1 CPU_F 12V GND AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 3 2 1 CPU_FAN2 WP CPU_F FAN_VOLTAGE GND AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 37: ...and Pin 13 Z790m PG ATX 12V Power Connector 8 pin ATX12V1 see p 6 No 1 This motherboard provides a 8 pin ATX 12V power connector To use a 4 pin ATX power supply please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5 Warning Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card Do not plug the PCIe power cable to this connector Z790m PG ATXPWR1 12 1 24 13 ATX12V1 4 1 8 5 ...

Page 38: ...uggest using this connector together with ATX12V1 Z790m PG SPI TPM Header 13 pin SPI_TPM_J1 see p 6 No 16 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity Z790m PG ATX12V2 1 SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR SPI_DQ2 SPI_CS0 Du...

Page 39: ...4 Thunderbolt AIC Connector 5 pin TB1 see p 6 No 22 Please connect a Thunderbolt add in card AIC to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable Please install the Thunderbolt AIC card to PCIE3 default slot Z790m PG 1 TB1 ...

Page 40: ... otherwise the cable may be damaged 2 Before installing or removing your RGB LED cable please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply Failure to do so may cause dam ages to motherboard components 1 Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package 2 The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip 12V G R B with a maximum power rating of 3A 12V a...

Page 41: ...D extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects Caution Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation otherwise the cable may be damaged Z790m PG 1 Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to the Addressable LED Headers ADDR_ LED1 ADDR_LED2 ADDR_LED3 on the motherboard VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1 VOUT DO_ADDR GND 1 ADDR_LED2 ADDR_LED3 ADDR_LED1 ...

Page 42: ...le please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components 1 Please note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package 2 The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip 5V Data GND with a maximum power rating of 3A 5V and length within 2 meters ...

Page 43: ...atus Checker PSC diagnoses the computer when users power on the machine It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU memory VGA or storage is dysfunctional The lights go off if the four mentioned above are function ing normally Z790m PG DRAM CPU VGA BOOT ...

Page 44: ...ims to replace mPCIe and mSATA The M 2 Socket Key E supports type 2230 WiFi BT PCIe WiFi module The M 2 socket does not support SATA M 2 SSDs Installing the 2230 WiFi BT PCIe WiFi module Step 1 Prepare a type 2230 WiFi BT PCIe WiFi module and the screw PCB Length 3cm Module Type Type2230 A Step 2 Find the nut location to be used ...

Page 45: ...2230 WiFi BT PCIe WiFi module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation A Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module A A 20o ...

Page 46: ...per M 2 Socket M2_1 Key M supports type 2242 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s mode Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw 2 B 1 A Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M 2 SSD module find the corresponding nut location to be used No 1 2 Nut Location A B PCB Length 4 2cm 8cm Module Type Type 2242 Type 2280 ...

Page 47: ...ilm on the nut to be used Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard 20o B A B A Step 5 Align and gently insert the M 2 SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 SSD module only fits in one orientation NUT1 B A Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the modu...

Page 48: ...TA The Hyper M 2 Socket M2_2 Key M supports type 2280 SATA3 6 0 Gb s PCIe Gen4x4 64 Gb s modes Installing the M 2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M 2 SSD module and the screw Step 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M 2 SSD module find the corresponding nut location to be used No 1 Nut Location A PCB Length 8cm Module Type Type2280 ...

Page 49: ...s http www asrock com 20o Step 4 Align and gently insert the M 2 SSD module into the M 2 slot Please be aware that the M 2 SSD module only fits in one orientation NUT1 NUT2 Step 5 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module ...

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