PHANTOM GAMING
Z790I 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.
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UNBEATABLE
Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers! Underneath its relentless appearance lie plentiful gaming oriented features and excellent gaming capabilities. It’s all about bringing a new gaming experience to gamers!
Performance
Optimized VRM Design
CPU Indicator
Tune your computer quickly with ASRock CPU Indicator. It rates your CPU by assigning points based on its performance and capabilities, helping users optimize overclocking settings for enhanced performance.
DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards 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.
PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech
Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.
The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 5.0 standard. The various benefits include:
✔ Extra anchor points
✔ Stronger latch
✔ Ensure signal stability
✔ Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
✔ Extra anchor points
✔ Stronger latch
✔ Ensure signal stability
✔ Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
High Speed M.2 Solution
Supports PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSDs, it is capable of perform twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.
Tired of dropping screws or screws missing inside chassis?
The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.
The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.
Cooling
Intelligent Cooling Design
Composite VRM Heatsink
It is equipped with a composite VRM heatsink combining a cooling fan, bigger aluminum sink and heat pipe for maximum heat dissipation.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11axe
WiFi 6E technology has extended to the whole new 6GHz spectrum band, providing more WiFi capability and giving an even better and faster internet traffic. In addition to deliver higher speeds, the WiFi 6E also enhances the lower latency and supports service levels that are equivalent to 5G networks.
6GHz
5GHz
2.4GHz
Phantom Gaming 2.5 Gb/s LAN
The intelligent Phantom Gaming 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.
Automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge.
Automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge.
Abundant USB
Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C header delivers up to 5 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case.
This motherboard has a pair of onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports built on the rear i/o for supporting next generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates.
* Charge speed may vary due to controller protocol, please make sure your device can support 3.0A charging.
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
●Static Noise Suppression
●Echo Cancellation
●Lateral Sound Cancellation
●Voice Stabilizer
●Static Noise Suppression
●Echo Cancellation
●Lateral Sound Cancellation
●Voice Stabilizer
●Sound Tracker
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.
●Works on any devices!
Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices: Jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best experience.
Stylish Design
POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard addressable RGB headers that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.
*The addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), a max of 80 LEDs and length within 2 meters.
*The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
*The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
DIY Friendly
EZ Setting
No need to worry about lack of disk drive! Asrock preinstall LAN driver to ensure that you are able to install all drivers needed in an easier way than using SCD.
step1 : Install Auto Driver Installer
step2 : Update drivers needed
step3 : Done!
Unlike most so called pre-mounted I/O shield that is only decorated with fancy color schemes. We reserve more tolerance space and allow IO shield is adjustable when installing, thus fitting chassis perfectly without any mechanical issue.
Phantom Gaming
Z790I Lightning WiFi
PRODUCT BRIEF:
- Supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
- 14+1+1 Phase Power Design, 110A SPS for VCore+GT
- 2 x DDR5 DIMMs
Supports Dual Channel, up to 8600+ (OC) - 1 PCIe 5.0 x16
- Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio
- 2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 2 SATA3
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 Rear, 2 Front)
2 USB 2.0 (Front) - Phantom Gaming 2.5G LAN
- 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth
This model may not be sold worldwide. Please contact your local dealer for the availability of this model in your region.
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- Unique FeatureSuperb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics)
- Dual Channel DDR5
Rock-Solid Durability
- Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
- 14+1+1 Power Phase, SPS for VCore+GT with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield Ultrafast Gaming
- 2.5G LAN, 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
EZ Update
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer - CPU- Supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ 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 DDR5 Memory Technology
- 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8600+(OC)*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0*1DPC 1R Up to 8600+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 7000+ MHz (OC), 5200 MHz Natively. - BIOS- 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Graphics- Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz* Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. - Audio- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio - LAN- 2.5 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 - Wireless LAN- 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe
- Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band* support
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.3 + High speed class II
- Supports MU-MIMO*Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows® 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available.
A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality. - SlotsCPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)* Supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to two x8 slots
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks - StorageCPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 3 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks - RAID- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices** Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 5 and RAID 10 - USBChipset:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 Rear, 2 Front)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
- 1 x USB 2.0 (Front)* All USB ports support ESD Protection - Connector- 2 x Addressable LED Headers*
- 1 x Thermistor Cable Header
- 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)**
- 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin)***
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 Header* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
** CPU_FAN1/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
CPU_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
*** CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 support the fan power up to 1A (12W). - Rear Panel I/O- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack) - Software and UEFISoftware
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
- ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN Software
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock Easy RAID Installer*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. - Accessories- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
- 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket
- 1 x Thermistor Cable - Form Factor- Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
- 8 Layer PCB
- 2oz Copper PCB - OS- Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
- Certifications- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Manual
| Description | Language | Download | |
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| RoHS | English |  Global |  China |
| FCC | English | Global | China |
| CE Declaration of Conformity | English | Global | China |
| UKCA Declaration of Conformity | English | Global | China |
| User Manual | English | Global | China |
| User Manual | French | Global | China |
| User Manual | Deutsch (German) | Global | China |
| User Manual | 日本語 (Japanese) | Global | China |
| User Manual | Korean | Global | China |
| User Manual | Spanish | Global | China |
| User Manual | 繁體中文 (T.Chinese) | Global | China |
| User Manual | 简体中文 (S.Chinese) | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | English | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | 日本語 (Japanese) | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | 繁體中文 (T.Chinese) | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | 简体中文 (S.Chinese) | Global | China |
| RAID Installation Guide | English | Global | China |
| Intel Rapid Storage Guide | English | Global | China |
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