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... 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 12 1.6 Graphics Card Holder 13 1.7 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket 14 1.8 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket 15 1.9 Wireless Dongle USB Bracket 16 Chapter 2 Installation 17 2.1 Installing the CPU 18 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 21 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 Smart Switches 32 2.8 Dr. Debug 34...
... 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 8 1.4 I/O Panel 10 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 12 1.6 Graphics Card Holder 13 1.7 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket 14 1.8 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket 15 1.9 Wireless Dongle USB Bracket 16 Chapter 2 Installation 17 2.1 Installing the CPU 18 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 21 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 22 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) 24 2.5 Jumpers Setup 25 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 26 2.7 Smart Switches 32 2.8 Dr. Debug 34...
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... for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z690 Taichi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z690 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z690 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z690 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional) • 1 x Wireless Dongle USB...
... for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z690 Taichi motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z690 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z690 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z690 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional) • 1 x Wireless Dongle USB...
User Manual
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...; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Connector • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Clear CMOS Button • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI...
...; 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Connector • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x Clear CMOS Button • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Button with LED • 1 x Reset Button with LED • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI...
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... caused by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/ Water Pump, MOS Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/ Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH, +1.05V PROC, DRAM, VCCIN_AUX • Microsoft® Windows® 11 / 10 64-bit • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is...
... caused by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/ Water Pump, MOS Fans • Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/ Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans • Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH, +1.05V PROC, DRAM, VCCIN_AUX • Microsoft® Windows® 11 / 10 64-bit • FCC, CE • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is...
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...) 20 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Power Button (PWRBTN1) 23 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) 24 Reset Button (RSTBTN1) 25 Independent SATA3 Connector (Ind_SATA) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 27 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 28 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 29 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 30 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 31 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 33 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 34 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Z690 Taichi...
...) 20 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1) 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 22 Power Button (PWRBTN1) 23 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) 24 Reset Button (RSTBTN1) 25 Independent SATA3 Connector (Ind_SATA) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2) 27 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) 28 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP) 29 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP) 30 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 31 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 32 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 33 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 34 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Z690 Taichi...
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... header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.8, No. 33) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. GND IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Right Angle: (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.8, No. 12) USB Type-C Cable...
... header can support two ports. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.8, No. 33) GND PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This header is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. GND IntA_PB_SSRX+ IntA_PB_SSRX- High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Right Angle: (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.8, No. 12) USB Type-C Cable...
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... connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.8, No. 2) 8 5 4 1 This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. English 30 Do not plug the PCIe power cable to ATX12V2 is optional. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Connecting an ATX...
... connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.8, No. 2) 8 5 4 1 This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. English 30 Do not plug the PCIe power cable to ATX12V2 is optional. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU and not the graphics card. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Connecting an ATX...
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... BIOS flashing has been completed. *If the LED light turns solid green, this means that the BIOS Flashback is active, the data will stay encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. Download the latest BIOS file from the zip file. 4. Z690 Taichi BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.10, No. 17) BIOS Flashback Switch allows users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 7. Then plug your USB drive to flash the BIOS. Press the BIOS...
... BIOS flashing has been completed. *If the LED light turns solid green, this means that the BIOS Flashback is active, the data will stay encrypted and the system will not boot into the operating system. Download the latest BIOS file from the zip file. 4. Z690 Taichi BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) (see p.10, No. 17) BIOS Flashback Switch allows users to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 7. Then plug your USB drive to flash the BIOS. Press the BIOS...
User Manual
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... motherboard. 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 on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards...
... motherboard. 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 on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the slots. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM. Make sure that the cards are AMD certified. 2. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards...
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... boot into OS. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your system. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Select the GPU number according to installation. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 43 Z690 Taichi 2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup...
... boot into OS. Then select Enable AMD CrossFireX and click Apply. Step 3 Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your system. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. Select the GPU number according to installation. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. English 43 Z690 Taichi 2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup...
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... automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 57 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Z690 Taichi 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. Running The Support...
... automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your system will be auto-detected and listed on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to install it. 57 English Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. Z690 Taichi 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. Running The Support...
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... of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for overclocking. 98 English SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA.
... of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for overclocking. 98 English SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding). C.A.M (Clever Access Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA.
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Z690 Taichi PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE1. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). 99 English DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Killer E3100G Enable or disable the onboard network interface...
Z690 Taichi PCIE1 Link Speed Select the link speed for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS. PCI Express Native Control Select Enable for PCIE1. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. Inte(R) Ethernet Connection I219-V Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Intel® I219V). 99 English DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of memory that is installed. Killer E3100G Enable or disable the onboard network interface...
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... enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is installed. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Restore on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. If [Power On] is shut down. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio...
... enable or disable the onboard WAN device. Onboard WAN Device Use this item to enable onboard HD audio and automatically disable it when a sound card is selected, the power will start to boot up when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is installed. WAN Radio Enable/disable the WiFi module's connectivity. Bluetooth Enable/disable the Bluetooth connectivity. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for the onboard digital outputs. Restore on Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. If [Power On] is shut down. Onboard HDMI HD Audio Enable audio...
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Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support. 103 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Z690 Taichi Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt.
Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Enable or disable the Windows 10 Thunderbolt support. 103 English 4.6.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Z690 Taichi Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Thunderbolt Boot Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt.
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... are having trouble with your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your PC. 4.7 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. I/O Cover...
... are having trouble with your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to your PC. 4.7 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Select LED lighting color. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. SSD Secure Erase Tool All the SSD's listed that supports Secure Erase function. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. I/O Cover...
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... Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using this option is selected, system can only boot up to help users to install and update required drivers after booting into the system. Z690 Taichi Auto Driver Installer If Auto Driver Installer is enabled, a notification will be disabled. [Disable Independent Ports] This item allows you . Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from Ind_SATA and Ind_ USB port, other USB/SATA...
... Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your UEFI. Please setup network configuration before using this option is selected, system can only boot up to help users to install and update required drivers after booting into the system. Z690 Taichi Auto Driver Installer If Auto Driver Installer is enabled, a notification will be disabled. [Disable Independent Ports] This item allows you . Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from Ind_SATA and Ind_ USB port, other USB/SATA...
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UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 110 English
UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Network Configuration Use this to download the UEFI firmware. 110 English
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... press enter to change the password for the user account. Users are unable to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this item to use discrete TPM Module. 115 English Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in ME. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. Z690 Taichi 4.9 Security Screen In...
... press enter to change the password for the user account. Users are unable to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this item to use discrete TPM Module. 115 English Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in the UEFI Setup Utility. Disable this option to enable or disable support for the system. Supervisor Password Set or change the settings in ME. User Password Set or change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Only the administrator has authority to remove the password. Z690 Taichi 4.9 Security Screen In...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. At this point, you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing...
... have successfully installed the driver and Windows setup should continue. At this point, you need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver during text-mode phase). Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to Specify Additional Device. 3. Select the volume size and press Enter. 8. Press S to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing...