ASROCK B850I Lightning WiFi

ASROCK B850I Lightning WiFi
The ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi motherboard in Mini-ITX format is designed for powerful compact builds using AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. With its AMD B850 chipset and 8-layer PCB, it provides a stable platform for both gaming and demanding work. The board is equipped with modern technologies to boost hardware performance, including support for the latest PCIe 5.0 standards and high-speed memory, all while maintaining a small form factor for installation in space-constrained cases.
Key features of the ASROCK B850I Lightning WiFi motherboard
- Support for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors for the AM5 socket
- Robust 10+1+1 phase power design with 110A SPS Dr.MOS technology for stable performance
- Two DDR5 memory slots with speeds up to 8200+ MHz and support for EXPO/XMP profiles
- PCIe 5.0 x16 interface with a reinforced steel slot and a Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5x4 connector
- Network connectivity including Killer 2.5Gbps LAN and a Wi-Fi 6E wireless module with Bluetooth
- 7.1-channel HD audio with a Realtek ALC1220 codec and a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode support
Power and system support
To ensure processor stability, the board uses a robust 10+1+1 phase power design with 110A Smart Power Stage technology, cooled by an optimised aluminium heatsink. The two DIMM memory slots support DDR5 modules with a maximum capacity of 128GB and allow overclocking up to 8200MHz. The board supports AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles for easy memory setup. Graphics cards use a reinforced steel PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, which ensures signal integrity even with heavy cards. For storage, there is a Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4) slot with a transfer speed of up to 128Gb/s and a Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) slot.
Connectivity and gaming features
Professional-level network communication is handled by a Killer 2.5Gbps LAN controller along with a Wi-Fi 6E wireless module, which supports the 6GHz band and Bluetooth 5.2. The rear I/O panel offers dedicated Lightning Gaming Ports, designed for connecting a mouse and keyboard with minimal latency and signal jitter. Audio output is provided by a 7.1-channel Realtek ALC1220 codec enhanced with Nahimic Audio technology for detailed surround sound. The connector selection includes a versatile USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port with video transfer support (DP-Alt Mode) and high-speed USB-A ports. The lighting system can be synchronised using ASRock Polychrome SYNC.
Port selection
Storage
- SATA III count: 2
- M.2 count: 2
- M.2 Slot 1 - M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot 2 - M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 1
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, Thunderbolt
Audio
- Channel count: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm, Optical S/PDIF
- Internal connectors: S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: BIOS switch, CMOS Clear, Wi-Fi antenna
- Power: 24pin, 2× 8pin
- Cooling: PWM FAN count (4-pin) - 6 , Water pump - 4-pin
- Internal: Chassis intrusion sensor, RGB LED (4-pin), Temperature sensors
Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | ASb850i1 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |