Taichi represents the philosophical state of undifferentiated absolute and infinite potential. A motherboard that fulfills every task – with style! Become like water. Shapeless, formless, versatile for any situation.

Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
24+1+2 Phase Power Design, SPS for VCore+GT
4 x DDR5 DIMMs, supports up to 7200+(OC)
2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi
Graphics Output Options: 2 USB4 Type-C, 1 HDMI
5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec), ESS SABRE9218 DAC, WIMA Audio Caps, Nahimic Audio
1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4), 4 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), 8 SATA3
1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front), 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear), 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 Rear, 4 Front), 6 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
Killer 2.5G LAN, Intel® 1G LAN
Killer 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3

Optimized VRM Design

Power Phase Design

Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

SPS (Smart Power Stage)

Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.

XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink

Extra-large aluminum alloy heat sinks that effectively dissipate heat from the VRM to ensure system stability.

8 Layer PCB design

The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency, ensures a reliable and long-lasting system while delivering ultimate performance without any compromise.

DDR5 EXPO & XMP Support

Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with low-loss 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.

DDR5 DIY Friendly Design

Due to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there’s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn’t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.

PCIe 5.0 with SMT

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.

KiLLER Networking

KiLLER E3100 + AX1675

The Killer Ethernet controller is designed specially for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, this motherboard comes with both Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet & WiFi 6E solution, the enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.

KiLLER Doubleshot Pro

Killer DoubleShot Pro allows the use of both the Killer Wireless and Killer Ethernet interfaces work at the same time which will give the end user max throughput as high as 4.9 Gbps, it automatically utilizes the fastest network connection for high priority traffic, this ensures the highest priority traffic will always be put on the fastest and most reliable link.

USB Type-C

Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C

Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 technology brings speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects external monitors, Thunderbolt™, and USB devices with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.

Fast Charging Technology

Enjoy the superfast charging rate, up to 20V@3A 60W with the next generation PD 3.0!

High Definition Sound Effects

ESS SABRE9218 DAC

Embrace the audio stunning performance with ES9218 SABRE DAC!

WIMA Audio Cap

Optimized for high end audio applications! Deliver crystal and balanced sound to satisfy even the pickiest audiophile.

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.

Enhance Communication Quality

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.

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.

More than USB Transfer Speed

Lightning Gaming Ports

Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!

Ultra USB Power

Provides stable power and better sound experience! Ultra USB Power provides 5V power transformed from +12V power rail, whose voltage drop will be much lower than the +5V from the PSU under heavy loading, and prevents noise from other devices or RGB LED.

Polychrome RGB

This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header 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.

High Speed M.2 Solution

PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2

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.

XXL M.2 Heatsink

The extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation to keep those high speed M.2 SSDs as cool as possible, it is able to give better stability while maintaining top performance.

Anti-Drop Screw

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.

Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax

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.

Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C

The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

EZ Setting

Auto Driver Installer

Optical drive or driver DVD is no longer needed! ASRock motherboard already has its Ethernet driver prepacked in BIOS ROM, once finish installing the operation system, simply follow the instructions and allow ADI to download and install all necessary drivers automatically!

Flexible Integrated IO Shield

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.

Description

Specification

Motherboard Type: Desktop
Form Factor: Extended ATX
Socket: Intel 1700
Chipset: Intel Z790
#Hide#DDR Type: DDR5
CPU Support: Click here for CPU support
RAM Technology: "DDR5 (Dual Channel)
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel XMP 3.0"
RAM Slots: 4 x DIMM
RAM Speeds: Up to 7200+(OC)
Maximum Memory: 192GB
Graphics: Integrated Graphics*

*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
Graphics Ports: 1 x HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 - supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz
Multi-GPU Support: Supports AMD CrossFire
PCI/PCI Express: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (support x16 or x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (supports x4)
Storage: 8 x SATA III
1 x M.2 (2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4
1 x M.2 (2280) - PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 (2260/2280) - PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 (2260/2280) - PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 (2260/2280) - PCIe 4.0 x4
RAID: "Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices"
Wireless: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with ext 6GHz band support
2 antennas - 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity tech
Supports Bluetooth 5.3 + High speed class II
Supports MU-MIMO
Supports Killer LAN Software
Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro
LAN: 2.5GB LAN & GB LAN
Audio: 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
USB Ports Supported: Rear:
2 x USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
6 x USB 3.2 Gen1*
2 x USB 2.0

Front:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1
4 x USB 2.0

*USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports. USB32_34 support Ultra USB Powerr
Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x Antenna
1 x HDMI
1 x Optical SPDIF Out
2 x USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
6 x USB 3.2 Gen1
2 x USB 2.0
2 x RJ-45 LAN
1 x Line Out Jack
1 x Microphone Input Jack
Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x SPI TPM
1 x Power LED and Speaker
1 x RGB LED
3 x Addressable LED
1 x CPU Fan
1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan
6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan
1 x 24 pin ATX
2 x 8 pin 12V
1 x 12V 6 pin
1 x Front Panel Audio
2 x USB 2.0
.: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x Dr. Debug with LED
1 x Power Button with LED
1 x Reset Button with LED
Accessories: 1 x User Manual
4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
Additional Features: See Overview
Package Type: Retail
Package Weight: To be confirmed
Warranty: 3 Year Replacement Warranty
#Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
#Hide#No. LAN Ports: 2 x LAN
#Hide#Max LAN Speed: 2.5GB LAN
#Hide#Wi-Fi: Yes (Wi-Fi)
#Hide#RGB Lighting: Out of the box RGB lighting

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More Information
Brand	asrock
Manufacturer Number	Z790 TAICHI LITE
EAN Number	4710483943492

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