ASRock B860 Lightning WiFi Phantom Gaming Motherboard

The ASRock Phantom Gaming B860 Lightning WiFi delivers high-performance computing for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with LGA1851 socket compatibility. This ATX motherboard features a robust 14+1+1+1+1 phase power design with 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT+SA, ensuring stable power delivery for demanding workloads and gaming sessions.

Memory and Expansion Capabilities

Equipped with 4x DDR5 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel memory up to 8933+ MHz (OC), this motherboard accommodates up to 256GB of system memory. The board includes 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for graphics cards and expansion devices. Memory OC Shield technology absorbs EMI noise to enhance overclocking performance and stability.

Storage and Connectivity

Storage flexibility comes from 1x Blazing M.2 socket with PCIe Gen5x4 support, 2x Hyper M.2 sockets with PCIe Gen4x4, 1x M.2 socket with PCIe Gen4x2, and 4x SATA3 ports. The toolless multi-layer M.2 heatsink simplifies installation while maintaining optimal thermal performance for NVMe SSDs.

Thunderbolt 4 Type-C connectivity delivers 40Gbps data transfer speeds through a rear port, complemented by USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C front header support. Additional USB options include 2x USB 3.2 Gen2, 8x USB 3.2 Gen1, and 7x USB 2.0 ports across front and rear panels.

Networking and Audio

Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit LAN provides wired networking with Killer DoubleShot Pro support, while the integrated 802.11axe WiFi 6E module with Bluetooth 5.3 enables wireless connectivity across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD audio codec with Nahimic Audio enhancement delivers immersive sound quality.

Graphics and Display Options

Integrated graphics output includes 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, and 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port supporting up to 8K 60Hz or dual 4K displays. The flexible integrated I/O shield streamlines installation with pre-fitted rear panel connectivity.

Cooling and Power

Smart fan control manages 2x CPU fan connectors, 5x chassis fan connectors, and 1x AIO pump connector, each supporting up to 3A (36W) with automatic 3-pin or 4-pin detection. Exclusive 20K capacitors with 1000uF capacitance and 20,000-hour lifespan ensure long-term reliability.

Key Features
Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
14+1+1+1+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT+SA
4 x DDR5 DIMMs
Supports Dual Channel, up to 8933+ (OC)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
Graphics Output Options: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort,
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
2 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
1 x M.2 (PCIe Gen4x2)
4 x SATA3
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
7 x USB 2.0 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
Killer 2.5G LAN
802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth
Supports Memory OC Shield,
Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink

14+1+1+1+1 Power Phase Design
Vcore with Dr.MOS design, delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU.

Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects versatile devices with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.

Memory OC Shield (Patented))
ASRocks exclusive Memory OC Shield effectively absorbs EMI noise, enhancing memory overclocking performance and stability.

Lite Release Design
Equipped with an enlarged latch for easy pressing, simplifying both the installation and removal of graphics cards.

Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink
Including a quick-release mechanism heatsink for effortless and toolless M.2 SSD installation.

Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance
Featuring ASRock's exclusive 1000uF capacitor with 20,000 hrs lifespan, ensuring stable and ultimate performance.

Specification

Platform
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
2oz Copper PCB

Unique Features
Superb Productivity
PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
Dual Channel DDR5
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
14+1+1+1+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT+SA with Enlarged
Heatsink Armor
Memory OC Shield
Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
Ultrafast Gaming
Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
Killer DoubleShot Pro
EZ Update
BIOS Flashback Button
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
ASRock Post Status Checker

CPU
Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
Integrated NPU for dedicated AI acceleration

Chipset
Intel Chipset B860

Memory
Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8933+(OC)
1DPC 1R Up to 8933+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
2DPC 1R Up to 6533+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
2DPC 2R Up to 5600+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x

Expansion Slot
CPU:
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
Chipset:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x2 mode
1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel
CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
Intel Xe
LPG Graphics Architecture
1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
Supports two 4K displays or one 8K display
Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through Thunderbolt ports.
If you want to display to a Thunderbolt monitor, please use CPU models with embedded graphics.

Audio
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
Nahimic Audio

LAN
2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
Killer E3100G
Supports Killer LAN Software
Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro

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
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.
2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
Supports Bluetooth 5.3
Supports MU-MIMO
Supports Killer LAN Software
Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro

USB
CPU:
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear)
Chipset:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
7 x USB 2.0 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
All USB ports support ESD Protection

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 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
USB32_45 support Ultra USB Power.

Storage
CPU:
1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode
Chipset
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
1 x M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode
4 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, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices

Connector
1 x Thermistor Cable Header
1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
1 x RGB LED Header
3 x Addressable LED Headers
2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
5 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 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 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~5 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~5 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

BIOS Feature
256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Software and UEFI
Software
ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
Killer Control Center
ASRock Polychrome SYNC
UEFI
ASRock EZ Mode
ASRock Full HD UEFI
ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
ASRock Instant Flash

OS
Microsoft Windows OS 11 64-bit

Certifications
FCC, CE
ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

Accessories
2 x SATA Data Cables
2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
1 x Thermistor Cable

• Socket: 1851
• CPU Compatibility: Intel Ultra
• Chipset: Intel B860
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Slots: DDR5 - 4 Slots
• M.2 Compatibility: PCIe 5 / PCIe 4
• USB C: Yes