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Mini-ITX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and gold PCIe contacts

ASRock

ASRock B650I LIGHTNING WIFI AMD motherboard

SKU CH-QHJR-0DAWV MPN B650I LIGHTNING WIFI

Mini-ITX AM5 board with dual DDR5 slots up to 7200 MT/s, one PCIe 5.0 M.2, one PCIe 4.0 M.2, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI output

  • Processor- Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM CPU 7000 Series Processors
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • Form factorMini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm - 8
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot countDual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots -
  • Supported memoryDDR5 6400
  • Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 Series CPUs on AM5 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 7200+(OC) with 96GB maximum capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 and PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 for fast NVMe storage
  • 5 Gigabit LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Mini-ITX 6.7-in form factor with 8-layer PCB and 8+2+1 Dr.MOS power phases

Mini-ITX AM5 platform for Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs

This Mini-ITX motherboard fits AMD Socket AM5 processors from the Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series. Two DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 96 GB of memory and run at speeds up to 7200+ when overclocked. The board uses an 8+2+1 Dr.MOS power phase design on an eight-layer PCB. A BIOS update may be required before installing a 9000 series processor.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The eight-layer PCB and Dr.MOS power stages help spread heat evenly across the compact 6.7-in square board. Two 4-pin CPU and water-pump fan headers plus a chassis fan header allow smart speed control for quiet airflow. No onboard fan or radiator is included, so thermal performance depends on the cooler and case ventilation chosen by the builder.

Bundled software and accessories change

Phantom Gaming LAN software adds a visual interface for bandwidth control and network usage statistics. Nahimic Audio enhances the Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel codec with virtual surround and equaliser presets. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth arrive via a vertical M.2 Key E module with dual antenna ports on the rear I/O. A BIOS Flashback button and 15 µm gold PCIe contacts complete the package.

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Price $146.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameB650I LIGHTNING WIFI
Part numberB650I LIGHTNING WIFI
Processor
Processor- Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM CPU 7000 Series Processors
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD B650
Memory
Supported memoryDDR5 6400
Max supported RAM96 GB
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO
Storage
SATA portsCPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5 × 4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
M.2 slots1 x M.2 (Support PCIe 4.0 x4) / 1 x M.2 (Support PCIe 5.0 x4)
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
- Dragon RTL8125BG
- Supports Phantom Gaming LAN Software
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsCPU:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
- 15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1
Rear panel ports2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_23 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
- 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Size & build
Form factorMini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
- 8 Layer PCB
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
Shipping weight1.04 kg
Package size234 × 191 × 102 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportMicrosoft® Windows® OS 10 64-bit / 11 64-bi

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU on the AM5 socket without bending pins?

The AM5 socket places the contact pads on the CPU itself; lift the retention lever, align the triangle marker on the processor with the socket corner, lower the chip straight down without pressure, then close and latch the lever.

What maintenance will the board need over time?

Dust the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and the two M.2 heatsinks periodically; the 4-pin CPU and chassis fan headers allow easy fan replacement if bearings wear out.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy loads?

The 8+2+1 Dr.MOS power phase design on the 8-layer PCB sets the practical ceiling for continuous current delivery to the CPU.

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