Z890 TAICHI
  
   
  
  
  Taichi series flagship motherboard features top-tier hardware spec, robust power design, Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C, and DIY-friendly functionality. It's built for high-end gamers, offering luxury aesthetics and powerful performance.
  
   
  
  
  
  
  Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
  
  20+1+2+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore
  
  4 x DDR5 DIMMs
  
  Supports Dual Channel, up to 9200+ (OC)
  
  1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
  
  Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
  
  Realtek ALC4082 5.1 CH HD Audio Codec,
  
  ESS SABRE9219 DAC, WIMA Audio Cap, Nahimic Audio
  
  4 SATA3
  
  1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4)
  
  4 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
  
  1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
  
  2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear)
  
  1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
  
  4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  
  8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
  
  6 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  
  5Gbps LAN, 2.5G LAN
  
  802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
  
  Supports Memory OC Shield, BIOS Flashback, 20K Caps with 1000uF Capacitance, M.2 Expansion Card
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Optimized VRM Design
  
  
  Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance - The upgraded 20K Black capacitor not only extends the lifespan to 20,000 hours but also increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF.
  
  20+1+2+1+1 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.
  
  SPS (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.
  
  Hi-Density Power Connector - CPU overclocking requires higher current, ASRock Hi-Density Power connectors is able to withstand current higher traditional CPU 8-pin and ATX 24-pin connector, giving a more stable system as well as lowering the risk of fire under heavy overclocking.
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
  Premium PCB Solution
  
  
  Server Grade Low Loss PCB - The server grade low loss PCB improves signal integrity, allowing motherboard to support PCIe 5.0 for both graphics card and M.2 SSD, it also improves memory OC potential to deliver the most extreme memory performance.
  
  2oz Copper PCB - 2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
  
  8 Layer PCB - The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency, ensures a reliable and long-lasting system while delivering ultimate performance without any compromise.
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Deluxe 6*M.2 Socket
  
  
  Supports up to 6*NVMe M.2 SSDs and one of which is able to accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed. It is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs. to give a lightning fast data transferring experience.
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
  
   
  
  DIY Friendly Design
  
  
  Graphics Card EZ Release - ASRock redesigned the PCIe slot installation method to cater to user needs, allowing for hassle-free installation and removal of the graphics card effortlessly.
  
  M.2 Heatsink Toolless Design - Besides the M.2 SSD toolless design on the motherboard, ASRock up a notch by introducing this industry first M.2 heatsink quick release mechanism on the motherboard. The user friendly toolless design helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple.
  
  M.2 Bottom Heatsink - The M.2 bottom heatsink is able to dissipate heat of the M.2 SSD efficiently through the motherboard PCB, maximize performance while maintaining system stability.
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
  
  
   
  
  Extreme Memory Overclocking
  
  
  DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support - Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.
  
  Memory OC Shield - ASRock's exclusive Memory OC Shield is a patented feature engineered to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) that could affect memory overclocking. By shielding memory modules from EMI noise and optimizing the layout, the Memory OC Shield enhances stability and reliability during high-frequency operations, enabling users to push their systems to the maximum potential.
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
  Enlarged M.2 Heatsink
  
  
  XXL M.2 Heatsink with Toolless Design - The extra-large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink with toolless design is a user friendly quick release mechanism that helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple.
  
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
  
   
  
  Intelligent Cooling Design
  
  
  PWM/DC Fan Support - ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve and achieve quieter operation.
  
  Thermistor Header - The thermistor cable and thermistor header provide an additional source for temperature monitoring, offering customized thermal management solutions based on workload. Thermal management settings can be easily configured via Fan-Tastic Tuning or UEFI.
  
  Fan-Tastic