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  • ASRock Z790 PG Lightning | User Manual - Page 1
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    your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation e-mail: [email protected] ASRock EUROPE B.V. e-mail: [email protected] ASRock America, Inc. e-mail: [email protected] Scan the QR code
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    26 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 27 2.13 Post Status Checker 44 2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 45
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    2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 47 2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 51 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_4) 53 2.18 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows® 55
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    may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z790 PG Lightning Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z790 PG Lightning User Manual • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 5 x Screws for
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    • Intel® Z790 Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6800+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
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    Z790 PG Lightning 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 eDP 1.4, supports max. resolution up to Full HD 60Hz • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP
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    • HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage CPU: • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* Chipset: • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key
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    Z790 PG Lightning BIOS Feature OS Certifications • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB
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    8 CHA_FAN1/WP BOOT CPU DRAM 9 VGA ATXPWR1 DDR5_B2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR5_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR5_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) Z790 PG Lightning DDR5_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) ADDR_LED3 10 11 12 11 1 13 14 ADDR_LED2 U S B 3 2 _ 1 0 _ 11 USB32_TC2 USB32_8_9 15 Intel
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    Back Side View Z790 PG Lightning EDP1 30 7
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    No. Description 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) 6 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 7 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (
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    1.4 I/O Panel 1 Z790 PG Lightning 3 2 4 12 11 10 8 6 5 9 7 No. Description 1 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 2 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue)** 4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 5 Microphone (Pink)** 6 USB 2.0 Port (USB2_5) No. Description 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Port (USB32_6) 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type
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    (PCIe Gen4 x4) M.2_3(PCIe Gen4 x4/SATA) M.2_4(PCIe Gen4 x4) M.2_WIFI1 PCIE2 ( x1 Slot ) PCIE3 ( x1 Slot ) PCIE4 Gen4x4(x16 Slot ) (TBT4 AIC support ) PCIE5 ( x1 Slot ) RTL8125 ( 2.5G LAN ) ALC897 (3 jack Audio) PS2 KB/MS
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    Z790 PG Lightning Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
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    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
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    Z790 PG Lightning 4 5 6 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. 13
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    2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 1 14 2 CPU_FAN
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    Z790 PG Lightning 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) 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) DDR5
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    1 2 3 16
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    2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 1 Z790 PG Lightning 323:2(5:(/5(/'(' 32:(+5'6:'/('5(6(76: 2 HDD LED RESET SW 3$1(/ System Panel Header 10 9 Front Panel Wires Power SW (-) B Power SW (+) RESET SW (+) D RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) A Power LED (+)
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    2.5 Installing the Motherboard 18
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    2.6 Installing SATA Drives 1 Optical Drive SATA Drive 2 Z790 PG Lightning SATA Data Cable 19
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    3 4 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector 20
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    2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 1 Z790 PG Lightning CLICK! 21
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    Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 5 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
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    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices Z790 PG Lightning 23
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    2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors $7;9 $7;3:5 24
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    2.10 Power On 1 2 Z790 PG Lightning 3 4 25
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    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. 22) CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in
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    Z790 PG Lightning 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
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    Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.6, No. 20) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- 28
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    SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 Z790 PG Lightning Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0) (see p.6, No. 17)(Upper) (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 17)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No. 16)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.6, No. 16)(Lower) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal
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    USB 2.0 Header (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.6, No. 23) There is one header on this motherboard. This USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_1_2 USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR 30
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    Z790 PG Lightning USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (19-pin USB32_8_9) (see p.6, No. 15) (19-pin USB32_10_11) (see p.6, No. 12) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_10_11 Vbus IntA_PA_SSRXIntA_PA_SSRX+ GND IntA_PA_SSTXIntA_PA_SSTX+ GND
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    Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (20-pin USB32_TC2) (see p.6, No. 14) 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. USB32_TC2 USB Type-C Cable 32
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    Z790 PG Lightning 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. 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
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    Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.6, No. 8) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.6, No. 29) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.6, No. 7) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.6, No. 24) (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.6, No. 25) This motherboard provides five 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If
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    Z790 PG Lightning CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please
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    ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 10) 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. ATXPWR1 12 24 1 13 36
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    Z790 PG Lightning ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.6, No. 2) This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX
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    SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 21) 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
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    1 Z790 PG Lightning Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin TB1) (see p.6, No. 28) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE4 (default slot). TB1 39
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    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 package. 2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A
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    Z790 PG Lightning Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.6, No. 26) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.6, No. 11) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.6, No. 13) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never
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    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. 42
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    Z790 PG Lightning eDP Signal Connector (40-pin EDP1) (see p.7, No. 30) This connector on the bottom side of the motherboard is for an LCD monitor that supports an internal embedded DisplayPort (eDP). *Please refer to page 55 for further instructions on how to adjust the brightness. PIN SIGNAL 1
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    2.13 Post Status Checker 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. BOOT CPU DRAM VGA 44
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    Z790 PG Lightning 2.14 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide 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 and Intel® CNVi (Integrated
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    A A 20o A Step 3 Gently insert the WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation. Step 4 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as
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    Z790 PG Lightning 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 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare a M.2
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    Step 3 2 Before installing a M.2 SSD 1 module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films 1 on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. B A B A Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
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    Z790 PG Lightning B NUT2 NUT1 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
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    next to the M.2 connector (3). *Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com 50
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    Z790 PG Lightning 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 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Module Step 1 Prepare
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    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: 52 http://www
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    Z790 PG Lightning 2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3 and M2_4) 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_3, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/ s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes. The Hyper M.2 Socket (
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    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: 54 http://www
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    Z790 PG Lightning 2.18 Change Screen Brightness for eDP in Windows® This section explains how to change screen brightness in Windows® when you use an eDP panel. The following is a setup example for Windows® 11. Setup procedures may vary from different operating systems. Setup Guide Step 1 Right
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    Step 3 You might also see another check box displayed: Help improve battery by optimizing the content shown and brightness. Select the check box to turn on the content adaptive brightness control if needed. 56
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    documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation. With respect to the contents of this documentation
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    in, and licensed in accordance with, an enclosed license.txt file or other text or file. (e) Intel has no obligation to provide any support, technical assistance or updates for the Software. OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHTS. Title to all copies of the Software remains with Intel or its
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    the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at: http://www.asrock.com ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle
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