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... Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Smart Switches 29 2.8 Dr. Debug 30 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 32 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way...
... Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 21 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 23 2.7 Smart Switches 29 2.8 Dr. Debug 30 2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 32 2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 32 2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 34 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way...
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...8226; ASRock Z370 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z370 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 3 x Screws for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z370 Taichi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z370 Taichi Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because...
...8226; ASRock Z370 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z370 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional) • 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 3 x Screws for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z370 Taichi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Z370 Taichi Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you are using. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the BIOS setup. Because...
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... or M2_2 socket. ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of them is in use, the others will be disabled. * If M2_3...
... or M2_2 socket. ** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology ** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks ** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x TPM Header • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 1 x RGB LED Header * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) * The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. • 1 x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of them is in use, the others will be disabled. * If M2_3...
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... Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, GT Core/Cache, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA, VCCPLL, CPU Internal PLL, GT PLL, Ring PLL, System Agent PLL, Memory Controller PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment English Hardware Monitor • Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan...
... Main BIOS and 1 x Backup BIOS) • Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology • ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.7 Support • CPU Core/Cache, GT Core/Cache, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA, VCCPLL, CPU Internal PLL, GT PLL, Ring PLL, System Agent PLL, Memory Controller PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment English Hardware Monitor • Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans • Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU Optional/Water Pump, Chassis, Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fans • Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan...
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... USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB_7_8) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 18 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 19 BIOS B Select Jumper (D_BIOS_TEST1) 20 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 21 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_13_14) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_11_12) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_9_10) 25 Thunderbolt AIC Header (TB1) 26 TPM Header (TPMS1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Z370 Taichi...
... USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB_7_8) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1) 14 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3) 15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5) 16 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 18 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 19 BIOS B Select Jumper (D_BIOS_TEST1) 20 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 21 Chassis Fan / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/W_PUMP) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_13_14) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_11_12) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_9_10) 25 Thunderbolt AIC Header (TB1) 26 TPM Header (TPMS1) 27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 28 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 9 English Z370 Taichi...
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... switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Z370 Taichi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM x8 Mode x8 N/A Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x4 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis...
... switched off or the power cord is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards. PCIe slots: PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Z370 Taichi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. PCIe Slot Configurations Single Graphics Card PCIE2 x16 PCIE4 N/A PCIE5 N/A Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM or SLITM x8 Mode x8 N/A Three Graphics Cards in 3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode x8 x4 x4 For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis...
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...HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1/S3 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may differ by chassis. When connecting your system using the power button. Z370 Taichi 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.8, No. 17) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power button, reset button and system...
...HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to perform a normal restart. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S1/S3 sleep state. A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. You may differ by chassis. When connecting your system using the power button. Z370 Taichi 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.8, No. 17) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power button, reset button and system...
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... will be disabled. * If M2_3 is in use Intel® Z370 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to this header. English 24 If either one of them is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * M2_1, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.8, No. 18) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see...
... will be disabled. * If M2_3 is in use Intel® Z370 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for internal storage devices with up to this header. English 24 If either one of them is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_3 will be disabled. Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. * M2_1, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.8, No. 18) Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1: see...
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... for the AC'97 audio panel. E. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). C. Connect Ground (GND) to Pin 1-3. You don't need to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.8, No. 3) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.8, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. 1. English 26 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function...
... for the AC'97 audio panel. E. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). C. Connect Ground (GND) to Pin 1-3. You don't need to the ground pin. Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.8, No. 3) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.8, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE GND 1 2 34 This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. 1. English 26 High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function...
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... reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. A7 Problem related to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other slots. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices...
... reset or clear CMOS. 92 - 99 Problem related to memory, VGA card or other memory modules. 55 The Memory could not be detected. Please re-install IDE and SATA devices. A7 Problem related to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using other slots. Please re-install the CPU and memory then clear CMOS. If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all PCI-E devices...
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Z370 Taichi 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit...
Z370 Taichi 2.10 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you purchase, not bundled with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode. 5. You should only use a AMD certified PSU. Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that your power supply unit...
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... boot into OS. English 38 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed...
... boot into OS. English 38 The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Select the GPU number according to installation. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. Please check AMD's website for details. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your graphics card and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed...
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... install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Z370 Taichi Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
... install can work properly. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. Z370 Taichi Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers...
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...® Virtualization Technology for PCIE2. 79 English Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to adjust automatically based on the largest MMIO length of TOLUD. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z370 Taichi Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Set this item to Dynamic to allow TOLUD to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). PCIE1 Link Speed Select...
...® Virtualization Technology for PCIE2. 79 English Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to adjust automatically based on the largest MMIO length of TOLUD. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z370 Taichi Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Set this item to Dynamic to allow TOLUD to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). PCIE1 Link Speed Select...
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... Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. IRQ24-119 may cause certain devices failure. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). 80 English PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE5. Disabling those interrupts may be used by PCH devices. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power...
... Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. IRQ24-119 may cause certain devices failure. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). 80 English PCH PCIE ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH PCIE devices. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE5. Disabling those interrupts may be used by PCH devices. PCIE5 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power...
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... LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. 81 English Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Z370 Taichi Inte(R) Ethernet Controller I211 Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I211AT). BIOS Backup Switch Configure BIOS Backup Switch function. Set to Auto to boot...
... LED in S5 Turn on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. 81 English Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Z370 Taichi Inte(R) Ethernet Controller I211 Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I211AT). BIOS Backup Switch Configure BIOS Backup Switch function. Set to Auto to boot...
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Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to connect LED strip and create their unique PC style easily. 4.7 Tools Z370 Taichi RGB LED RGB LED and header allows users to your PC. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you are having trouble with your USB storage device. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 89 English Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to connect LED strip and create their unique PC style easily. 4.7 Tools Z370 Taichi RGB LED RGB LED and header allows users to your PC. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you are having trouble with your USB storage device. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. 89 English Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service.
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... platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to update your USB pen drive before using this tool. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Internet Flash - Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
... platform users to easily customize and manage the boot menu. *Please connect more than one boot devices to update your USB pen drive before using this tool. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is specifically designed for the Boot Manager. Internet Flash - Boot Manager Timeout Enable/disable the Boot Manager Timeout. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your UEFI. Boot Manager Enable/disable the Boot Manager. DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
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.... Z370 Taichi Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are not able to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. For safety issues, users are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working copy of your system. Network Configuration Use this to update the backup BIOS manually. However if the active BIOS is currently activated. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects...
.... Z370 Taichi Secure Backup UEFI Whenever one of the ROM images are not able to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. For safety issues, users are outdated or corrupted, switch to the other flash ROM and execute Secure Backup UEFI to duplicate the current working copy of your system. Network Configuration Use this to update the backup BIOS manually. However if the active BIOS is currently activated. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects...
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... remove the password. Disable this item to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this option to change the settings in ME. User Password Set or change the password for Secure Boot. Z370 Taichi 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Users...
... remove the password. Disable this item to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to enable or disable support for the administrator account. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Secure Boot Use this option to change the settings in ME. User Password Set or change the password for Secure Boot. Z370 Taichi 4.9 Security Screen In this section you may also clear the user password. Users...