AsRock Z690 Taichi Razer Edition
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Z690 Taichi Razer Edition
- Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
- 20 Phase SPS Dr.MOS Power Design
- Supports DDR5 6400MHz (OC)
- 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1
- Graphics Output Options: HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt™ Type-C
- Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec,
ESS SABRE 9218 DAC, WIMA Audio Caps - 6 SATA3, 1 Independent SATA3
2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
1 M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x2 & SATA3)
2 Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C
1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Front Type-C
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
1 Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A Port - Killer E3100 2.5G LAN, Intel® Gigabit LAN
- Killer AX1690 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) + Bluetooth
- Killer DoubleShot™ Pro X3
- Intel® Double Connect Technology
- Razer Synapse
The COOLEST flagship motherboard, ASRock Taichi, stands out for its incredible OC performance and premium specification. Here comes the new version, Taichi – Razer Edition, which is the world’s first motherboard natively integrated with Razer Chroma RGB lighting. It is the ultimate control center for all things Chroma RGB, and enables universal compatibility with thousands of ARGB components directly into the ecosystem.
Go perfect the Razer build!
Razer Synapse allows you to customize the lighting on your motherboard and other Addressable RGB (ARGB) devices connected to the motherboard’s headers. To set up, follow these steps:
1. Plug your ARGB LED strips or devices to any of the 3-pin 5V ARGB headers on the motherboard.
2. Download Razer Synapse from razer.com/synapse then install and login.
3. Use Razer Synapse to access in-depth lighting customization options; and integrate games and applications across your ARGB and Razer Chroma-enabled devices for a truly immersive experience.
Lighting effects
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS
With 16.8 million colors and a suite of unique lighting effects, our iconic RGB lighting system has made its way onto the battlestations of gamers worldwide. Whether it’s enhancing your immersion through Chroma-integrated games, or designing your dream gaming setup, we offer a level of RGB lighting customization that can’t be found anywhere else.
CHROMA STUDIO
If you’re looking for an RGB lighting effect that’s truly unique, tweak and tinker to your heart’s content with our Chroma Studio—where you can modify our existing effects or design your own.
CHROMA CONNECT
From one convenient dashboard, sync up all your Chroma-enabled devices with Chroma-integrated games and applications for a truly immersive lighting experience. To make the most of this, stay up to date with our latest developments by visiting the Chroma Workshop.
CHROMA VISUALIZER
Enjoy a dynamic level of audio visualization with colorful sound waves that jump up and down on your device as you play your favorite music, games, and videos.
Killer Networking
Killer Ethernet E3100 and Killer WiFi 6E AX1690, designed specifically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, prioritize real time packets over other packets and offer an uninterrupted online entertainment experience.
Killer DoubleShot Pro X3 enables massive throughput and unbeatable online performance for systems that have both the Killer AX1690 and Killer Ethernet products. It enables your computer to get the aggregated throughput of all interfaces (Ethernet, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and 5/6GHz Wi-Fi), and critical traffic (games) will be sent over the optimal interface intelligently.
DDR5 Memory with Protection Circuit
Reinforced DIMM Slot
The reinforced DIMM slot is surfaced mounted onto the motherboard to give better physical strength as well as a more stable memory signal, with this superior revolutionary design, it is able to dramatically overclock DRAM module up to 6400MHz.
DIY Friendly Design
Due to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there’s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn’t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
Surround Sound
Feel the immersion, feel the sound as if you were in the heart of the action
Device Compatibility
Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them.
Sound Tracker
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming.
Volume Stabilizer
Nahimic takes care of your eardrums and maintains a constant volume for all elements of your audio experience.
Voice Stabilizer
Nahimic dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation.
Night Mode
Night Mode is a smart volume reduction, keeping the media content intelligible.
Stunning Features
PCIe Gen5 with Surface-Mount Technology
Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.
The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
Lightning Gaming Ports
Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!
High Definition Sound Effects
Independent SATA & USB Port
Protect your valuable data from hackers! ASRock has built in one SATA & USB port that is independent from others, once this feature is activated from BIOS setting, the independent SATA & USB port is cutoff from other ports to prevent malwares and ransomware from accessing.
Ultimate POWER
20 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.
premium power choke
ASRock’s premium power chokes make the saturation current up to three times better, providing enhanced Vcore voltage to the motherboard.
Smart Power Stage
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
Nichicon 12K Black Caps
Supreme 12K black capacitors with lifespans of at least 12,000 hours, offering 20% longer lifespans and provide more stability and reliability.
2oz Copper PCB
Using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, 2oz Copper PCB delivers lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
The server grade PCB prevents PCB bending and improves signal integrity, giving higher PCIe and memory performance as well as system stability, giving a reliable and long-lasting system without any compromise.
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Unique FeatureASRock USB 4.0
– ASRock USB 4.0 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt™ protocol)
ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2
– ASRock Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
– ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
ASRock Super Alloy
– XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
– Premium Power Choke
– 105A SPS (Smart Power Stage)
– Premium Memory Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core loss compared to iron power choke)
– Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors)
– I/O Armor
– Matte Black PCB
– High Density Glass Fabric PCB
– 8 Layer PCB
– 2oz Copper PCB
Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
Killer 2.5G LAN
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
Killer DoubleShot™ Pro X3
Intel® Double Connect Technology
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
ASRock Steel Slots
ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink
ASRock Hyper M.2/b> (PCIe Gen4x4)
ASRock Ultra USB Power
ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports)
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
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CPU– Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
– Digi Power design
– 20 Power Phase design
– Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology
– Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
– Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine V -
Chipset– Intel® Z690
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Memory– Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
– 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
– Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6400+(OC)*
– Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
– Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
– 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots*Supports DDR5 4400 (1DPC) / 3600 (2DPC) natively. -
BIOS– 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support
– ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events
– SMBIOS 2.7 Support
– CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN_AUX, +1.8V PROC, +1.05V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage Multi-adjustment -
Graphics– Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
– Three graphics output options: 1 x HDMI and 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4
– Supports Triple Monitor
– Supports Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 with max. resolution up to 8K (7680×4320) @ 60Hz**
– Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096×2160) @ 60Hz
– Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible Port and Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Ports*Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.*Supports two 4K displays or one 8K display
Only the CPU’s embedded graphics can be displayed through Thunderbolt™ ports. If you want to display to a Thunderbolt™ monitor, please use CPU models with embedded graphics. -
Audio– 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
– Premium Blu-ray Audio support
– Supports Surge Protection
– WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs)
– ESS SABRE9218 DAC for Front Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
– Pure Power-In
– Direct Drive Technology
– PCB Isolate Shielding
– Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
– Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
– Gold Audio Jacks
– 15μ Gold Audio Connector
– Nahimic Audio -
LAN1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer E3100G)
– Supports Killer LAN Software
– Supports Killer DoubleShot™ Pro X3
– Supports Wake-On-LAN
– Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
– Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
– Supports PXE 1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I219V)
– Supports Wake-On-LAN
– Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
– Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
– Supports UEFI PXE -
Wireless LAN– 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
– Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax
– Supports Dual-Band 2×2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band support*
– 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
– Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
– Supports MU-MIMO
– Supports Killer DoubleShot™ Pro X3
– Supports Intel® Double Connect Technology*Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft® Windows® 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available.
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SlotsCPU:
– 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes*
Chipset:
– 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4), supports x4 mode*
– 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3)*
– 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)– Supports AMD CrossFire™
– 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2)*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks -
StorageCPU:
– 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
– 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
– 1 x M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes*
– 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
– 1 x Independent SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connector*Supports Intel® Optane™ Memory H Series (M2_2 only)
Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Supports ASRock U.2 Kit -
RAID– Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
– Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices -
Connector– 1 x SPI TPM Header
– 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
– 1 x RGB LED Header*
– 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
– 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
– 2 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
– 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
– 1 x VRM/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin)******
– 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
– 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
– 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*Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip**Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
***The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
****CPU_FAN2/WP_3A supports the water cooler fan of maximum 3A (36W) fan power.
CPU_FAN3/WP supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.*****The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
******The VRM/Water Pump Fan Connector supports the VRM fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
CPU_FAN2/WP_3A, CPU_FAN3/WP, VRM_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. -
Rear Panel I/O– 2 x Antenna Ports
– 1 x HDMI Port
– 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection)
– 2 x USB 4.0 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt™ protocol) (Supports ESD Protection)*
– 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection)**
– 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
– 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
– HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks with LED)*Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 9V@3A (27W) / 5V@3A (15W) charging**USB3_2, USB3_3 and USB3_4 are from Intel® Z690; USB3_1 is from ASMedia ASM3042.
USB3_1_2 are the Lightning Gaming Ports.
Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_3 port.
ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_3 port. -
Software and UEFISoftware
– ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
– Killer Control Center*
– Razer Synapse 3**
– ASRock EZ Mode
– ASRock Full HD UEFI
– ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
– ASRock Auto Driver Installer
– ASRock Instant Flash
– ASRock Internet Flash
– ASRock Easy RAID Installer*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.**Razer Synapse 3 can be downloaded from razer.com/synapse-3. UEFI
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Support CD– Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version)
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Accessories– Quick Installation Guide, Support CD
– 4 x SATA Data Cables
– 1 x Graphics Card Holder
– 1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket
– 1 x 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket and Screw Package
– 1 x 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket and Screw Package
– 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
– 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
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Hardware Monitor– Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans
– Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed 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, VCCSA -
Form Factor– ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
– 8 Layer PCB
– 2oz Copper PCB -
OS– Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
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Certifications– FCC, CE
– ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
– CEC Tier II ready
| Brand |
ASRock |
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| Socket |
LGA 1700 |
| CPU Support |
Intel 12ᵗʰ Generation ,Intel 13th Generation ,Intel 14th Generation |
| Chipset Manufacture |
Intel |
| Chipset Model |
Intel Z690 |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Memory Slots Available |
4 Slots |
| Memory Type |
Desktop DDR5 |
| On-Board WiFi |
Yes |
| Reverse Connectors |
No |
| GPU High Powered Connector |
No |
| Windows Compatibility |
Windows 10 ,Windows 11 ( Possibly Requires TPM ) |
| Colour |
Black |
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