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... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 11 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 13 1.6 USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 Module 14 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.7 Smart Switches 32 2.8 Dr. Debug 33 2.9 SLITM and 3-Way SLITMand Operation Guide 39 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 39 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 41...
... 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 11 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 13 1.6 USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 Module 14 Chapter 2 Installation 15 2.1 Installing the CPU 16 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 19 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 20 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 22 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2.7 Smart Switches 32 2.8 Dr. Debug 33 2.9 SLITM and 3-Way SLITMand Operation Guide 39 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 39 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 41...
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... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) 1 English In this documentation occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. X299 Taichi CLX...
... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website without notice. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. In case any modifications of this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for M.2 Sockets (Optional) 1 English In this documentation occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. X299 Taichi CLX...
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...μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE3) • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 4 - X299 Taichi CLX Audio * If you install CPU with 28 lanes, PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE5 will be disabled. * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM...
...μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1 and PCIE3) • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 4 - X299 Taichi CLX Audio * If you install CPU with 28 lanes, PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3/PCIE5 will be disabled. * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM...
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... 5.0 + High speed class II • Supports MU-MIMO Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3242) (Supports ESD Protection) * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_3_4 ports. * ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_3_4 ports. • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) English 4 Visual Network Usage Statistics - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - LAN...
... 5.0 + High speed class II • Supports MU-MIMO Rear Panel I/O • 2 x Antenna Ports • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3242) (Supports ESD Protection) * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_3_4 ports. * ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_3_4 ports. • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) English 4 Visual Network Usage Statistics - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - LAN...
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X299 Taichi CLX • 1 x Clear CMOS Button • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks) Storage • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x Ultra M.2 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2), support M Key type 2242/2260/2280...
X299 Taichi CLX • 1 x Clear CMOS Button • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks) Storage • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug* * If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. • 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug • 2 x Ultra M.2 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2), support M Key type 2242/2260/2280...
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...Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) * The Thunderbolt™ AIC card can be installed in the enabled PCIe slot (depending on CPU type). • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (ASMedia ASM3142) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI...
...Power Connector) • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) * The Thunderbolt™ AIC card can be installed in the enabled PCIe slot (depending on CPU type). • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (ASMedia ASM3142) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button BIOS Feature • 2 x AMI UEFI...
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... Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 20 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 21 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 23 Power Button (PWRBTN1) 24 Reset Button (RSTBTN1) 25 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 27 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 28 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 29 USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6) 30 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 31 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 32 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 33 Virtual RAID On CPU Header (VROC1) 34 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP) X299 Taichi CLX...
... Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 20 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 21 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 23 Power Button (PWRBTN1) 24 Reset Button (RSTBTN1) 25 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP) 26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 27 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 28 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 29 USB 2.0 Header (USB5_6) 30 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4) 31 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 32 RGB LED Header (RGB_HEADER1) 33 Virtual RAID On CPU Header (VROC1) 34 Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP) X299 Taichi CLX...
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X299 Taichi CLX 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi...
X299 Taichi CLX 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.0 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that adds a whole new class of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.0 also includes Low Energy Technology and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for WiFi...
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.... 1. Enter UEFI by pressing or during system startup. 2. English 23 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to Save and Exit. PCIe Slot Configurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled. Select "Boot > CSM" from the menu. 3. X299 Taichi CLX PCIe Slot Configurations...
.... 1. Enter UEFI by pressing or during system startup. 2. English 23 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to Save and Exit. PCIe Slot Configurations (For CPU with 28 PCIe lanes) PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x16 N/A x16 N/A x8 or 3-Way SLITM Mode If a M.2 PCI Express module is installed on M2_1, PCIE2 will be disabled. Select "Boot > CSM" from the menu. 3. X299 Taichi CLX PCIe Slot Configurations...
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... boot time, use Intel® X299 SATA ports (SATA3_0~7) for your bootable devices. * If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. 27 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB3_4) (see p.8, No. 30) (9-pin USB5_6) (see p.8, No. 19) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- SATA3_A1 SATA3_6 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 SATA3_A2 SATA3_7 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 English X299 Taichi CLX Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.8, No. 21) Serial ATA3 Connectors...
... boot time, use Intel® X299 SATA ports (SATA3_0~7) for your bootable devices. * If M2_3 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_7 will be disabled. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. 27 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB3_4) (see p.8, No. 30) (9-pin USB5_6) (see p.8, No. 19) SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V 1 PLED+ PLED+ PLED- SATA3_A1 SATA3_6 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 SATA3_A2 SATA3_7 SATA3_5 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 English X299 Taichi CLX Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.8, No. 21) Serial ATA3 Connectors...
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...# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can be installed in card (AIC) to this 1 connector via the GPIO cable. *The Thunderbolt™ AIC card can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card.
...# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can be installed in card (AIC) to this 1 connector via the GPIO cable. *The Thunderbolt™ AIC card can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card.
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... refer to your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) 45 English Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge...
... refer to your graphics card vendor for detailed installation guide. 2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot and the other graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for details.) 45 English Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. CrossFire Bridge Step 2 Connect two graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge...
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2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. English...
2.10.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for details. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. English...
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... will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. X299 Taichi CLX Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please click Install All...
... will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your CD-ROM drive. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the support CD driver page. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. X299 Taichi CLX Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to install those required drivers. Please click Install All...
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X299 Taichi CLX Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. English 73 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see on your screen.
X299 Taichi CLX Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you can set up overclocking features. English 73 4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you see on your screen.
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Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Onboard WAN Device Enable/disable the onboard WAN device. X299 Taichi CLX PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. If [Power On] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for all PCH DMI devices. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for power saving when the...
Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. Onboard WAN Device Enable/disable the onboard WAN device. X299 Taichi CLX PCIE4 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE5. If [Power On] is selected, the system will remain off when the power recovers. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for all PCH DMI devices. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for PCIE4. PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for power saving when the...
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... Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 4.7 Tools X299 Taichi CLX ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Polychrome RGB and header allows users to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to connect LED strip and create their unique PC style easily. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support...
... Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. 4.7 Tools X299 Taichi CLX ASRock Polychrome RGB ASRock Polychrome RGB and header allows users to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to connect LED strip and create their unique PC style easily. NVME Sanitization Tool After you are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support...
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DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. However if the active BIOS is recommended to ensure normal system operation. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is corrupted or damaged, after several failed boot attempts, the backup BIOS will work on the active BIOS. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_A) and...
DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. However if the active BIOS is recommended to ensure normal system operation. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is corrupted or damaged, after several failed boot attempts, the backup BIOS will work on the active BIOS. This motherboard has two BIOS chips, an active BIOS (BIOS_A) and...
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UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. English 101 Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. X299 Taichi CLX Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.
UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. English 101 Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. X299 Taichi CLX Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility.
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4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Secure Boot Use this option to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this item to change the supervisor/user password for the user account. You may set or change the settings in ME. Only...
4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Users are unable to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Secure Boot Use this option to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this item to change the supervisor/user password for the user account. You may set or change the settings in ME. Only...