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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and four DDR5 slots

ASRock

ASRock X670E PG Lightning AMD motherboard

SKU CH-0F1K-BEE3P MPN X670E PG Lightning

AM5 ATX board with PCIe 5.0 x16, four DDR5 slots up to 6600 OC, quad M.2 sockets, 2.5GbE LAN and 7.1 HD audio

  • ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
  • ChipsetAMD X670E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 6600+ (OC)* * Please refer to Memory Support List on AS
  • Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 Series processors via AM5 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 6600 MT/s OC with XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and Blazing M.2 socket for 128 Gb/s NVMe storage
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus 7.1-channel HD audio with Nahimic enhancement
  • Four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports and four M.2 sockets for flexible drive configuration

Socket AM5 DDR5 Platform

The ASRock X670E PG Lightning is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 Series processors. It provides four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode with XMP 3.0 and EXPO profiles. A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a CPU-attached M.2 socket running at Gen5 x4 give the highest throughput available on the platform.

Upgrade Path From Older AM4 Builds

Moving from an AM4 system replaces both the CPU socket and memory standard in one step, delivering PCIe 5.0 lanes for graphics and storage. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need the bandwidth of Gen5 NVMe or the core counts of the latest Ryzen desktop chips. A BIOS update may be required before installing a 9000 Series processor.

Gen5 M.2 And Lan Constraints

The primary M.2 socket operates at PCIe 5.0 x4 (128 Gb/s) but shares CPU lanes with the x16 slot, so populating both at full speed depends on the specific processor. The chipset-driven M.2 sockets top out at PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6 Gb/s, limiting secondary drives to lower throughput. The 2.5 Gbps LAN and 7.1 audio use the Realtek ALC897 codec with Nahimic enhancement.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameX670E PG Lightning
Processor
ProcessorSupports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X670E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 6600+ (OC)*
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0 / AMD EXPO
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerDragon RTL8125BG
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16*
* PCIE3 supports x4 mode, Actual support may vary by CPU.
* PCIE4 supports x1 mode.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x1
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.
Additional slots1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
Rear panel ports2 x Antenna Mounting Points
1 x HDMI Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 × 2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports)
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
Power
Power connectors1 × 24 pin ATX Power Connector
1 × 8 pin 12 V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
1 × 4 pin 12 V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.84 kg
Package size356 × 298 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
In the box
In the boxAccessories:
- 1 x User Manual
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
- 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

What case and cooler clearance does the 288-pin DDR5 layout need?

The board uses four 288-pin DDR5 slots in dual-channel layout; keep the CPU cooler height within your case specification so it does not overhang the first memory slot.

Which BIOS step is required before installing a Ryzen 9000 series processor?

Update the BIOS to the version that adds Ryzen 9000 support before seating the CPU; the board ships on an earlier revision.

When does the M2_1 slot run at PCIe 5.0 x4 and what drive fits?

M2_1 is a 2280 Key M socket wired to the CPU; it operates at PCIe 5.0 x4 with a Ryzen 7000 or 9000 processor and accepts 2280 NVMe drives.

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