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... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Smart Switches 28 2.8 Dr. Debug 29 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide 31 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 31 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 33...
... 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 7 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 11 Chapter 2 Installation 13 2.1 Installing the CPU 14 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 20 2.5 Jumpers Setup 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Smart Switches 28 2.8 Dr. Debug 29 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide 31 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 31 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 33...
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... guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you for purchasing ASRock X99 Taichi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. X99 Taichi Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you require technical support related to change...
... guide of the BIOS setup. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the software and utilities. If you for purchasing ASRock X99 Taichi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. X99 Taichi Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you require technical support related to change...
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...; Supports Bluetooth 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed class II Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 3 English Direct Drive Technology - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) - Pure Power-In - X99 Taichi • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module * The M.2 socket does not support SATA...
...; Supports Bluetooth 4.0 / 3.0 + High speed class II Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 3 English Direct Drive Technology - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) - Pure Power-In - X99 Taichi • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module * The M.2 socket does not support SATA...
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...) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 3 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® X99) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 10 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug * SSATA3_3 connector is supported on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only. • 1 x SATA Express 10...
...) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 3 x USB 3.0 Ports (Intel® X99) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • 1 x Clear CMOS Switch • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage • 10 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug * SSATA3_3 connector is supported on SATA3_0 ~ SATA3_5 ports only. • 1 x SATA Express 10...
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...chassis fan speed by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis/ CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Input Voltage, CPU Internal Voltages OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32- X99 Taichi • 1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector...
...chassis fan speed by CPU temperature) • CPU/Chassis/ CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Input Voltage, CPU Internal Voltages OS • Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32- X99 Taichi • 1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1.5A (18W) fan power. • 3 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) * CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector...
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... Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_1_2) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SSATA3_3) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SSATA3_2) 14 SATA3 Connectors (SSATA3_0_1) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3) 16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_4) 17 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_5) 18 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 TPM Header (TPMS1) 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 24 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 25 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header...
... Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_1_2) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SSATA3_3) 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SSATA3_2) 14 SATA3 Connectors (SSATA3_0_1) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_3) 16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_4) 17 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_5) 18 SATA Express Connector (SATAE_1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6) 21 COM Port Header (COM1) 22 TPM Header (TPMS1) 23 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 24 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 25 BIOS Selection Switch (BIOS_SEL1) 26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 27 Front Panel Audio Header...
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... wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is operating. X99 Taichi 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using...
... wire assignments and the pin assignments are NOT jumpers. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is operating. X99 Taichi 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using...
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.... 2. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. E. Connect Ground (GND) to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 28) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 12) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.7, No. 27) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one USB 3.0 header on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. X99 Taichi USB 3.0 Header...
.... 2. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the AC'97 audio panel. E. Connect Ground (GND) to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 28) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 12) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.7, No. 27) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one USB 3.0 header on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. X99 Taichi USB 3.0 Header...
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... X99 Taichi 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other slots. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card...
... X99 Taichi 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is installed correctly and then clear CMOS. 0d Problem related to memory, VGA card or other USB, PCI devices. 01 - 54 (except 0d), 5A- 60 Problem related to memory. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try using other slots. Please re-install the memory and CPU. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. b0 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please clear CMOS, re-install the memory and VGA card...
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... graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. It is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. Make sure that allows you to install up to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the slots. You should only use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. X99 Taichi 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports...
... graphics card driver supports NVIDIA® SLITM technology. It is recommended to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. Make sure that allows you to install up to use identical SLITM-ready graphics cards that are properly seated on the slots. You should only use a NVIDIA® certified PSU. X99 Taichi 2.9 SLITM , 3-Way SLITMand Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports...
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... that the cards are connected. Make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are properly seated on the slots. Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE5 slot. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI2S1S Bridge Card to the goldfingers on the three graphics cards. X99 Taichi 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to the PCI Express graphics card.
... that the cards are connected. Make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are properly seated on the slots. Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE5 slot. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI2S1S Bridge Card to the goldfingers on the three graphics cards. X99 Taichi 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot, another graphics card to PCIE4 slot, and the other graphics card to the PCI Express graphics card.
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... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are supported with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. If you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. It is provided with the graphics card you...
... identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are supported with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. If you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. It is provided with the graphics card you...
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X99 Taichi 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if...
X99 Taichi 2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. Please check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if...
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... file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 43 English X99 Taichi Chapter 3 Software...
... file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. Please click Install All or follow the installation wizard to install those required drivers. To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. "KB2720599": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 43 English X99 Taichi Chapter 3 Software...
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... option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. If [Power On] is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. It will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 74 English Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I218V). Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power LEDs will be switched...
... option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. If [Power On] is on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. It will remain off the Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby/Hibernation mode. 74 English Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I218V). Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Good Night LED By enabling Good Night LED, the Power LEDs will be switched...
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PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 77 English 4.6.4 Super IO Configuration X99 Taichi Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port.
PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. 77 English 4.6.4 Super IO Configuration X99 Taichi Serial Port Enable or disable the Serial port. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port.
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... UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 79 English Set [Disabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3 devices. Legacy USB 3 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). 4.6.6 USB Configuration X99 Taichi USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Set...
... UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. 79 English Set [Disabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is disabled in BIOS). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3 devices. Legacy USB 3 Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 2.0 devices. Set [Smart Auto] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is enabled in BIOS). 4.6.6 USB Configuration X99 Taichi USB Controller Enable or disable all the USB ports. Set...
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Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your PC. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if...
Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your USB storage device. You may schedule the starting and ending hours of your PC. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if...
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... boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to use this tool. X99 Taichi Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. 83 English Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Boot Manager is a handy tool in your USB storage device...
... boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to use this tool. X99 Taichi Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. 83 English Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk drive to update your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. Boot Manager Boot Manager is a handy tool in your USB storage device...
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... to plug in the setup utility. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 84 English Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound...
... to plug in the setup utility. Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working ROM image to download the UEFI firmware. 84 English Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. UEFI Download Server Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound...