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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 1.5 Block Diagram 9 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 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.
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 42 2.16 M.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z790M PG Lightning/D4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice.
1.2 Specifications Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor CPU • Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1700) • Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology • Supports Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) • Supports Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT) Chipset • Intel® Z790 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 5333+(OC)* 1DPC 1R Up to 5333+ MHz (OC), 3200 MHz Natively.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec) • Nahimic Audio LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Intel® I219V USB • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear) • 1 x USB 3.
RAID Connector 4 • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices* * Requires additional M.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 BIOS Feature • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit /11 64-bit * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 4 3 2 6 5 CPU_FAN2 /WP CPU_FAN1 ATX12V2 RGB_LED1 ATX12V1 USB 3.2 Gen1 T:USB32_1 B: USB32_2 7 ATXPWR1 USB32_TC2 9 10 11 SATA3_1 USB32_6_7 M2_1 CHA_FAN1/ WP CHA_FAN4/ WP Center: FRONT Top: LINE IN Bottom: MIC IN 29 8 1 SATA3_0 USB 2.0 T: USB_1 B: USB_2 DDR4_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Top: RJ-45 DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) USB 3.2 Gen1 T:USB32_4 B: USB32_5 DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Z790m PG USB 3.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 No. Description 1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 4 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 7 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 8 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 Front Panel Type C USB 3.
1.4 I/O Panel 2 3 1 10 9 7 6 5 4 8 No. Description No. Description 1 LAN RJ-45 Port* 6 2 Line In (Light Blue)** 7 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB32_3) 3 Front Speaker (Lime)** 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB32_TC1) 4 Microphone (Pink)** 9 HDMI Port 5 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_12) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_45) * There are two LEDs on the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Gen4 x4 M2_1(PCIe Gen4X4) Intel Raptor Lake Processor Socket 1700 Channel A DDR4 Slot x2 Channel B DDR4 Slot x2 DDI2 HDMI DMI Gen4 X8 USB2.0 High-Speed USB 6 ports(4*Front Type A+2*Rear Type A) ALC 897 (3 jack Audio) INTEL I219V(1G LAN) FLASH ROM 128Mb USB3.
Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, 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.
4 6 5 7 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.
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you 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.
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Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. 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. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.
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Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.11 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6, No. 21) Z790m PG CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters.
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No. 15) Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.6, No. 23) Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header. Z790m PG SPK_CI1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 SIGNAL GND DUMMY SATA3_3 SATA3_2 Z790m PG SATA3_1 SATA3_0 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.
USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.6, No. 20) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 19) Z790m PG There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_6_7) (see p.6, No. 13) Z790m PG There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_6_7 Vbus Vbus IntA_PB_SSRX- IntA_PA_SSRX- IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PB_SSTX- GND IntA_PA_SSTX- IntA_PB_SSTX+ IntA_PA_SSTX+ GND IntA_PB_D- GND IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D+ Dummy 1 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (20-pin USB32_TC2) (see p.6, No. 10) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.
Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 27) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. Z790m PG HD_AUDIO1 GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 28) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 17) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 24) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.6, No. 29) This motherboard provides 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.
CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 6) Z790m PG This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 5) Z790m PG 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 Lightning/D4 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 9) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. Z790m PG ATXPWR1 12 24 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) Z790m PG 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.
ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 2) Z790m PG Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. *The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation. *Connecting an ATX 12V 4-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional. *For advanced overclocking we suggest using this connector together with ATX12V1. ATX12V2 SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Z790m PG 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).
RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.6, No. 7) Z790m PG This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. RGB_LED1 B R G +12V 1 Connect your RGB LED strip to the RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) on the motherboard. 1 12V G R B 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Z790m PG Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 8) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 26) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.6, No. 25) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED 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.
1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; 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 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.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 2.13 Post Status Checker DRAM CPU VGA BOOT Z790m PG Post Status 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 functioning normally.
2.14 M.2 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module Installatio Guide (M2_3) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims 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. Step 2 Find the nut location to be used.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Step 3 Align and gently insert the 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. A A 20o 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.
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper 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. Step 2 2 Depending on the PCB type and length of your M.2 SSD module, find the corresponding nut location to be used. 1 A B No. Nut Location 42 1 2 A B PCB Length 4.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module type and length. The standoff is placed at the nut location B by default. Skip Step 3 and B A 4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are going to use the default nut. Otherwise, release the standoff by hand. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. A B Step 5 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot.
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. 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.
Z790M PG Lightning/D4 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. 20o Step 5 NUT2 NUT1 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.
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