ASROCK B850I Lightning AM5 WIFI6E Mini-ITX Motherboard

B850I Lightning WiFi
Lightning series stands as a symbol of both speed and power. The design employs linear and angular elements, evoking the imagery of lightning – a spectacle of raw energy and breathtaking speed.

Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

* There are certain risks involved with memory overclocking and may affect your system’s stability. Please realize that overclocking should be done at your own risk and expense. EXPO/XMP profile support may vary by different system configuration, memory modules and motherboard models. Please refer to Memory QVL for the completed support list.

The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.

The first thing that catches the eye is the optimized Aluminum Heatsink Design. Heatsinks are crucial for efficient heat dissipation, especially during heavy workloads like gaming or productivity tasks. Motherboard that built with heatsinks can effectively manage thermal performance, hence ensure system stability and durability effortlessly.

Specification:

• CPU Support: AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Processors.
• Chipset: AMD B850.
• Memory:
  • Dual Channel DDR5, 2 DIMM slots.
  • Supports up to 128GB.
  • Supports speeds up to 8200+(OC).
  • Supports ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory.
  • Compatible with XMP and EXPO memory modules for easy overclocking.
• PCIe Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU-derived).
  • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) for Wi-Fi/BT module.
• Storage:
  • CPU-derived M.2: 1 x Blazing M.2 (M2_1) for PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s).
  • Chipset-derived M.2: 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_2) for PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s).
  • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.
• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1 for SATA; RAID 0, 1, 10 for M.2 NVMe (RAID 10 requires additional M.2 expansion cards).

Durability & Reliability

• Power Design: 10+1+1 Power Phase with 110A SPS for VCore and Enlarged Heatsink Armor.
• PCB: 8 Layer PCB for enhanced signal integrity and stability.
• Integrated I/O Shield: Flexible design.
• ESD Protection: All USB ports support ESD Protection.

Gaming & Connectivity

• LAN: Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit LAN with Killer LAN Software.
• Wireless LAN: 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module (2×2, Dual-Band with 6GHz support) and Bluetooth 5.2. Supports MU-MIMO.
• Audio: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC1220) with Content Protection, Impedance Sensing, Individual PCB Layers, and Nahimic Audio.
• USB Ports (Total):
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear, incl. Lightning Gaming Ports).
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (1 Rear with DP-alt mode, 1 Front).
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (1 Rear, 3 Front via headers).
  • 6 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear, 2 Front via header).
• Display Outputs (CPU Integrated Graphics):
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 120Hz).
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DP 1.4 HBR3 up to 4K 60Hz via DP-alt mode).

User-Friendly Features

• BIOS Flashback Button: For easy BIOS updates.
• ASRock Auto Driver Installer: Simplifies driver installation.
• Fan Control: CPU Fan, Chassis Fan, and AIO Pump Fan connectors with Smart Fan Speed Control.
• Addressable LED Headers: 2 headers for RGB lighting synchronization (ASRock Polychrome SYNC).
• UEFI Interface: ASRock EZ Mode, Full HD UEFI, Instant Flash.
• Software Utilities: ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning), Killer Control Center.

Physical Characteristics

• Form Factor: Mini-ITX (6.7-in x 6.7-in / 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm).
• PCB Layers: 8 Layer PCB.

OS Compatibility

• Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit.