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... Connector (ATX12V2) 3 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 4 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8) 10 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 11 AMD LED Fan USB...
... Connector (ATX12V2) 3 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 4 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8) 10 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 11 AMD LED Fan USB...
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Supports 95W Water Cooling (Summit Ridge); Supports 65W Water Cooling (Raven Ridge) Chipset • AMD Promontory X470 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133... Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 26 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support. • Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform •...
Supports 95W Water Cooling (Summit Ridge); Supports 65W Water Cooling (Raven Ridge) Chipset • AMD Promontory X470 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133... Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 26 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support. • Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform •...
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...and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Ports (Compliant HDMI monitor is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe) • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket ...Series Audio Caps - 120dB SNR DAC with max. X470 Taichi Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5 @ x4 mode) * If PCIE5 slot is required) • Supports HDCP with HDMI ...
...and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Ports (Compliant HDMI monitor is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe) • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket ...Series Audio Caps - 120dB SNR DAC with max. X470 Taichi Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5 @ x4 mode) * If PCIE5 slot is required) • Supports HDCP with HDMI ...
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X470 Taichi Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support ... M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4 (20 Gb/s)* * If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED...
X470 Taichi Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support ... M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4 (20 Gb/s)* * If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED...
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... module installed. 3. DR - - - otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. DDR4 UDIMM Maximum Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 - SR - DR SR SR SR SR SR/DR DR SR/DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 2933 2400 2933 2400 2133 1866 Ryzen... Series CPUs (Summit Ridge) UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 - DR - - - SR - SR - - - It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4...
... module installed. 3. DR - - - otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. DDR4 UDIMM Maximum Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge): UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 - SR - DR SR SR SR SR SR/DR DR SR/DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 2933 2400 2933 2400 2133 1866 Ryzen... Series CPUs (Summit Ridge) UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 - DR - - - SR - SR - - - It is not allowed to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4...
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It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 28 English The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 28 English The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
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... to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP ) when using multiple graphics cards. X470 Taichi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is...
... to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP or CHA_FAN3/WP ) when using multiple graphics cards. X470 Taichi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is...
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.... If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other slots. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to...
.... If the problem still exists, please remove all SATA devices. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other slots. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card, and remove other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to...
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... USB devices. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. d8 Invalid Password. FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. English 39 If the... devices. Please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse. d6 The VGA could not be recognized. d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. X470 Taichi b4 Problem related to memory. Please clear CMOS and try using other VGA cards.
... USB devices. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please try installing the VGA card in other slots or use other memory modules. d8 Invalid Password. FF Please check if the CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. English 39 If the... devices. Please try re-installing the keyboard and mouse. d6 The VGA could not be recognized. d7 The Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. X470 Taichi b4 Problem related to memory. Please clear CMOS and try using other VGA cards.
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Step 5 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to remove the M.2 heatsink. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. *If you insert Type 22110 M.2 SSD, please make sure that there is no standoff being placed at the nut location A or B. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. 41 English X470 Taichi Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to secure the module into the M.2 slot. C B A C B A 20o C B NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into place.
Step 5 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to remove the M.2 heatsink. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. *If you insert Type 22110 M.2 SSD, please make sure that there is no standoff being placed at the nut location A or B. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. 41 English X470 Taichi Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to secure the module into the M.2 slot. C B A C B A 20o C B NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into place.
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... Length Module Type 1 A 3cm Type2230 2 B 4.2cm Type 2242 3 C 6cm Type2260 4 D 8cm Type 2280 English 43 X470 Taichi 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be used. The M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express...
... Length Module Type 1 A 3cm Type2230 2 B 4.2cm Type 2242 3 C 6cm Type2260 4 D 8cm Type 2280 English 43 X470 Taichi 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be used. The M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express...
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... protective film on the motherboard. Please be used. English D C B A 20o D NUT2 NUT1 44 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the M.2 slot. Step 5 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. Otherwise, release the standoff...
... protective film on the motherboard. Please be used. English D C B A 20o D NUT2 NUT1 44 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into the M.2 slot. Step 5 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. Otherwise, release the standoff...
User Manual
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... 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 26 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 29 2.5 Jumpers Setup 30 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2.7 Smart Switch 37 2.8 Dr. Debug 38 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 40 2.9.1 Installing Two...
... 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 26 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 29 2.5 Jumpers Setup 30 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31 2.7 Smart Switch 37 2.8 Dr. Debug 38 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 40 2.9.1 Installing Two...
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Supports 65W Water Cooling (Raven Ridge) Chipset • AMD Promontory X470 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & nonECC, un-buffered memory... * For Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 26 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support. • Max. Supports 95W Water Cooling (Summit Ridge...
Supports 65W Water Cooling (Raven Ridge) Chipset • AMD Promontory X470 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4 3466+(OC)/3200(OC)/2933/2667/2400/2133 ECC & nonECC, un-buffered memory... * For Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 26 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support. • Max. Supports 95W Water Cooling (Summit Ridge...
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... HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Ports (Compliant HDMI monitor is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe) • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket... SNR DAC with max. Direct Drive Technology - X470 Taichi Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5 @ x4 mode) * If PCIE5 slot is required) • Supports HDCP with HDMI ...
... HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI Ports (Compliant HDMI monitor is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe) • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket... SNR DAC with max. Direct Drive Technology - X470 Taichi Expansion Slot • 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (single at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE3))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5 @ x4 mode) * If PCIE5 slot is required) • Supports HDCP with HDMI ...
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X470 Taichi Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support ... M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4 (20 Gb/s)* * If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED...
X470 Taichi Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support ... M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x4 (20 Gb/s)* * If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE5 slot will be disabled * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x AMD Fan LED Header * The AMD Fan LED Header supports LED...
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... Connector (ATX12V2) 3 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 4 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8) 10 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 11 AMD LED Fan USB... (SPK_PLED1) 24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 25 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) X470 Taichi English 9
... Connector (ATX12V2) 3 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 4 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 7 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 9 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8) 10 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 11 AMD LED Fan USB... (SPK_PLED1) 24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 25 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) X470 Taichi English 9
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...SR SR SR SR SR/DR DR SR/DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 2933 2400 2933 2400 2133 1866 Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge) UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 - SR - DR SR SR SR SR SR/DR DR SR/DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 2667 2667 2667 2400-2667 ...brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory...
...SR SR SR SR SR/DR DR SR/DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 2933 2400 2933 2400 2133 1866 Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit Ridge) UDIMM Memory Slot A1 A2 B1 B2 - SR - DR SR SR SR SR SR/DR DR SR/DR DR Frequency (Mhz) 2667 2667 2667 2400-2667 ...brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2. 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory...
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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 28 English
The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 28 English
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X470 Taichi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. English 29 Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled. PCIe Slot Configurations Single ... graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. * If PCIE5 slot is unplugged. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane...
X470 Taichi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. English 29 Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is occupied, M2_2 will be disabled. PCIe Slot Configurations Single ... graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. * If PCIE5 slot is unplugged. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane...
