ASRock X870E TAICHI AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, E-ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, 3x USB-C Port, Fitted I/O Shield, 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x HDMI Port / 2x USB-C (USB4)

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  • Socket: AM5
  • CPU Compatibility: AMD Ryzen 7000
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  • Form Factor: EATX
  • Memory Slots: DDR5 – 4 Slots
  • M.2 Compatibility:
  • USB C: Yes

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Key Features

  • Supports: AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Processors
  • Power Design: 24+2+1 Phase Power Design, 110A SPS
  • Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, Supports Dual Channel, up to 8200+ (OC)
  • Expansion Slots: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16
  • Graphics Output Options: 2 USB4 Type-C, 1 HDMI
  • Audio: Realtek ALC4082 5.1 CH HD Audio Codec, ESS SABRE9219 DAC, WIMA Audio Caps
  • Storage: 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4), 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), 6 SATA3
  • USB Ports: 2 USB4 Type-C (Rear), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front), 5 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear), 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
  • Networking: 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
  • Special Features: Supports Graphics Card EZ Release, Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, M.2 Bottom Heatsink

X870E Taichi Specifications

Unique Features

  • Superb Productivity:

    • PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
    • Dual Channel DDR5
    • USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)

  • Rock-Solid Durability:

    • Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
    • 24+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore + SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
    • Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
    • 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)

  • Ultrafast Connectivity:

    • 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
    • ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports

  • EZ Update:

    • BIOS Flashback Button
    • ASRock Auto Driver Installer

CPU Support

  • Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series Processors*
  • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine

* The availability of expansion slots may vary by CPU. Please refer to PCIe/M.2 Bandwidth Table for details.

Chipset

AMD X870E

Memory

  • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
  • Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC)*
  • Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
  • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules*

*Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information.

BIOS

256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Graphics

Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)

  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3, and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
  • 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz*

* Only the CPU’s embedded graphics can be displayed through USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please use AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 processors with embedded graphics.

Audio

  • 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
  • WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Rear Outputs)
  • ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Rear Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
  • Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
  • Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
  • Nahimic Audio

LAN

  • 5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s
  • Realtek RTL8126

Wireless LAN

  • 802.11be 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
  • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
  • Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band
  • Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band
  • 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
  • Supports Bluetooth 5.4
  • Supports MU-MIMO

* Wi-Fi 7 (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.

Slots

CPU:

  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes*

Chipset:

  • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
  • Supports AMD CrossFire™

*PCIE1 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.

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 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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
  • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks. M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation. M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.

RAID

  • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
  • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB Ports

CPU:

  • 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)

Chipset:

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
  • 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)

* All USB ports support ESD Protection

Connectors

  • 3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
  • 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)***
  • 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
  • 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
  • 1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
  • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold 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)
  • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
  • 1 x Power Button with LED
  • 1 x Reset Button with LED

* Supports a total of up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

** Support a total of up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).

CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).

CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

Rear Panel I/O

  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  • 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • 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

Software and UEFI

Software:

  • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
  • ASRock Polychrome SYNC*

UEFI:

  • ASRock EZ Mode
  • ASRock Full HD UEFI
  • ASRock Auto Driver Installer
  • ASRock Instant Flash

*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.

Accessories

  • 4 x SATA Data Cables
  • 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
  • 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
  • 3 x Thermistor Cables

Form Factor

  • EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm
  • 8 Layer PCB
  • 2oz Copper PCB

Operating System Support

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

Certifications

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