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documentation are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this documentation. With respect to the contents of this documentation
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not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) other text or file. (e) Intel has no obligation to provide any support, technical assistance or updates for the Software. OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND
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ES OF ANY KIND WHETHER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. LICENSE TO USE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS. This Agreement does NOT obligate Licensee to provide Intel with comments or suggestions regarding the Software. However, if Licensee
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CE Warning This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 9 1.4 I/O Panel 11 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 13 1.6 Graphics Card Holder 15 1.7 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket Switches 35 2.8 Dr. Debug 37 2.9 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 43
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) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 56 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 61 3.1 Installing Drivers 61 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 62 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 62 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 62 3.3 ASRock Live Update
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4.6 Advanced Screen 92 4.6.1 CPU Configuration 93 4.6.2 Chipset Configuration 95 4.6.3 Storage Configuration 99 4.6.4 NVMe Configuration 101 4.6.5 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 102 4.6.6 ACPI Configuration 103 4.6.7 USB Configuration 104 4.6.8 Trusted Computing 105 4.7 Tools 106 4.8
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find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z590 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z590 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z590 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables
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Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1200) • Digi Power design • 14 Power Phase design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine III • Intel® Z590 Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots • 11th
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Z590 Taichi Expansion Slot 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors • 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots ( at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE2) / Gen3x4 (PCIE4))* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks • 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot • Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM • 1 x Vertical M.2
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Audio 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer® E3100G) • Supports Killer LAN Software • Supports Killer DoubleShotTM Pro • 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
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Z590 Taichi Wireless LAN • Killer AX1675x 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module • Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax • Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band* support * Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default due to the different regulation status of each country. It will be
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to the following link to configure a PCIE SSD RAID on M2_3 slot and other M.2 slots. FAQ Link: https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z590%20Taichi/ index.asp#FAQ • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors) or
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Z590 Taichi • 6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power. * CPU_FAN2/WP_3A, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/WP, CHA_FAN5/WP and CHA_FAN6/WP
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ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) • CEC Tier II ready * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 2 BIOS _FB1 M2_WIFI_2 HDMI1 AT X 1 2 V 1 AT X 1 2 V 2 Z590 Taichi 34 5 ADDR_LED2 1 6 CHA_FAN1/WP USB 3.2 Gen1 T: USB1 B: USB2 AT X P W R 1 Z59O Taichi DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B1 (64 bit, 288-pin module) DDR4_B2 (64
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No. Description 1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) 3 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 5 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 6 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP) 7 ATX Power Connector (
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1.4 I/O Panel Z590 Taichi 13 24 5 6 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 11 8 7 9 No. Description No. Description 1 Central / Bass (Orange) 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port 2 Rear Speaker (Black) 3
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No Link Blinking Data Activity On Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps/1Gbps connection 2.5Gbps connection **** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_3 ports. ACPI wake-up function is not
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Z590 Taichi 1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
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WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna
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Z590 Taichi 1.6 Graphics Card Holder Installing the Graphics Card Holder Before installing the Graphics Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC
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1.7 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket Before installing the cooling fan, please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case. Installing the 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket Step 1 Place the 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket to your motherboard with screw holes aligned. Then Secure it
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Z590 Taichi 1.8 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket Before installing the cooling fan, please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case. Installing the 4010 Cooling
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1.9 Wireless Dongle USB Bracket Installing the Wireless Dongle USB Bracket Step 1 Plug the Wireless Dongle USB Bracket into the USB 2.0 header on your motherboard. Step 2 Now you have two external USB 2.0 ports at hand. *We recommend you plugging wireless devices dongle into these USB 2.0 ports for
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Z590 Taichi Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
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2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1200-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 22 English
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Z590 Taichi 1 2 CPU_FAN 23 English
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 4 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
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Z590 Taichi PCIe Slot Configurations 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors: PCIE1 Single Graphics Card Gen4x16 Two Graphics Cards in CrossFireXTM Mode Gen4x8 PCIE2 N/A Gen4x8 Three Graphics Cards
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2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.9, No. 27) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRCMOS1
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Z590 Taichi 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over
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SATA3_A2 SATA3_5 SATA3_A1 SATA3_4 These eight SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up is in use, the others will be disabled. *To minimize the boot time, use Intel® Z590 SATA ports (SATA3_0) for your SSDs. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.9, No.
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Z590 Taichi USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Right Angle: (19-pin USB3_7_8) (see p.9, No. 9) 1 Dummy IntA_PB_D+ High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.9, No. 6) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.9, No. 12) 1 GND 2 FAN_VOLTAGE 3 CHA_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides six 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you
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Z590 Taichi CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN2/ 2 WP_3A) 3 4 (see p.9, No. 34) GND FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If
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TPM_PIRQ 1 SPI_TPM_CS# GND RSMRST# SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely the cable may be damaged. *Please refer to page 72 for further instructions on these two headers. Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.9,
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Z590 Taichi 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear CMOS Buttons and BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/
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the system, even without CPU. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com. 2. Copy the BIOS file to your USB flash drive. Please make sure the file system of your USB flash drive must be FAT32
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Z590 Taichi 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x31
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English 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0x79 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 38 DXE_CPU_INIT DXE_NB_HB_INIT DXE_NB_INIT DXE_NB_SMM_INIT DXE_SB_INIT DXE_SB_SMM_INIT DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT DXE_ACPI_INIT DXE_CSM_INIT DXE_BDS_STARTED DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN
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DXE_USB_RESET DXE_USB_DETECT DXE_USB_ENABLE DXE_IDE_BEGIN DXE_IDE_RESET DXE_IDE_DETECT DXE_IDE_ENABLE DXE_SCSI_BEGIN DXE_SCSI_RESET DXE_SCSI_DETECT DXE_SCSI_ENABLE DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD DXE_SETUP_START DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT DXE_READY_TO_BOOT DXE_LEGACY_BOOT Z590 Taichi 39 English
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0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xF0 0xF1 0xF2 0xF3 0xF4 0xE0 0xE1 0xE2 DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT DXE_RESET_SYSTEM DXE_USB_HOTPLUG DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET
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PEI_CPU_MISMATCH PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE PEI_CPU_ERROR PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE DXE_CPU_ERROR DXE_NB_ERROR DXE_SB_ERROR DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE DXE_NO_CON_OUT DXE_NO_CON_IN Z590 Taichi 41 English
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0xD8 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC 0xE8 0xE9 0xEA 0xEB DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR English 42
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Z590 Taichi 2.9 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM CrossFireXTM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step
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Step 3 Connect a VGA/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from the monitor to the corresponding port on the graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot. 44 English
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Z590 Taichi 2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE2 slot, and the other graphics card
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2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst
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Z590 Taichi 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to
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Step 3 1 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to 2 remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films 1 on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Align and gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the
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Z590 Taichi Step 6 2 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module 1 and M.2 heatsink. 2 English 49
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_1) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Intel Intel WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 50
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Z590 Taichi 2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module
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1 2 1 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. B A B A 20o 52 B NUT2 NUT1 Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that
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2 1 2 Z590 Taichi Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module and M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 heatsink. English 53
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_2) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA Apacer Corsair Crucial Crucial Intel Intel Intel Kingston Kingston Kingston OCZ PATRIOT Plextor
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Z590 Taichi TEAM TEAM Transcend Transcend V-Color V-Color V-Color V-Color WD WD WD WD PCIe3 x4 PCIe3 x4 -00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 55
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2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3) supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s
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Z590 Taichi Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD 1 module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. 2 *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 1
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Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver 2 to secure the module and M.2 heatsink into place. Please do 1 not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module and M.2 2 heatsink. English 58
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List (M2_3) Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA SM951 (MZHPV256HDGL) SM951 (MZHPV512HDGL) SM951 (NVME) XP941-512G (MZHPU512HCGL) SD6PP4M-128G SD6PP4M-256G TM4PS4128GMC105 TM4PS4256GMC105 TM8PS4128GMC105 TM8PS4256GMC105 Z590 Taichi 59 English
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VSM100-240G-2280 VLM100-240G-2280B-RD WDS100T1B0B-00AS40 WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 WDS256G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 60
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Z590 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 enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM
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more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" on your desktop. Double
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OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. Z590 Taichi System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 63 English
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shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system
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Z590 Taichi 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can
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3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up
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Z590 Taichi Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "
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Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start
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Z590 Taichi 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS
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3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 70 English
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Z590 Taichi 3.4 Nahimic Audio Nahimic audio software provides an incredible high definition sound technology which boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface
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ASRock RGB LED strips to the RGB LED Headers (RGB_LED1, RGB_LED2) on the motherboard. Z59O Taichi RGB_LED2 B R LA N G 1 B R G +12V 12V 1 RGB_LED1 1 + come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A
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Z59O Taichi Z590 Taichi Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips note that the RGB LED strips do not come with the package. 2. The RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/ GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and length
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Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way! Drag the tab to customize your preference. Toggle on/off the RGB LED
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Z590 Taichi Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP
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4.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program by default. EZ mode is a dashboard which contains multiple readings of the system's current status. You can check the most crucial information of your system, such as CPU speed, DRAM frequency, SATA information, fan speed,
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Z590 Taichi 4.3 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides more options to configure the BIOS settings. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the
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4.3.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following
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Z590 Taichi 4.4 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. The availability and location of BIOS
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4.5 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. 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 see on your screen. CPU Configuration
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Z590 Taichi CPU Cache Ratio The CPU Internal Bus Speed Ratio. The maximum should be the same as the CPU Ratio. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of
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state. Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that for CMLS 35W/65W/125W skus. This item is only supported with processors with Config TDP support. Long Duration Power Limit Configure Package Power Limit 1 in watts
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Z590 Taichi CPU Core Current Limit Configure the current limit of the CPU core. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may
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Primary Timing CAS# Latency (tCL) The time between sending a column address to the memory and the beginning of the data in response. RAS# to CAS# Delay and Row Precharge (tRCDtRP) RAS# to CAS# Delay : The number of clock cycles required between the opening of a row of memory and accessing columns
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Z590 Taichi Write to Read Delay (tWTR_S) The number of clocks between the last valid write operation and the next read command to the same internal bank.
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tRDWR_dg Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dr Configure between module read to write delay. tRDWR_dd Configure between module read to write delay. tWRRD_sg Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dg Configure between module write to read delay. tWRRD_dr Configure
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) Configure round trip latency. RTL (A2 Rank2) Configure round trip latency. RTL (B1 Rank1) Configure round trip latency. RTL (B1 Rank2) Configure round trip latency. Z590 Taichi 87 English
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die termination resistors' WR for channel B2. ODT NOM (A1) Use this to change ODT (CH A1) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (A2) Use this to change ODT (CH A2) Auto/Manual settings. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (B1) Use this to change ODT (CH B1) Auto
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Z590 Taichi ODT PARK (B2) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' PARK for channel B2. Advanced Setting ASRock Timing Optimization Configure the fast path through the MRC. ASRock Second Timing Optimization Configure the second fast path through the MRC. Memory Training Mode Configure the
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CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration CPU Core/Cache Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU Core/Cache voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. CPU GT Voltage Configure the voltage for the integrated GPU. CPU GT Load-Line Calibration GT Load-Line Calibration helps prevent integrated GPU
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Z590 Taichi CPU Standby 1 Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Standby 1. CPU Standby 2 Voltage Configure the voltage for the CPU Standby 2. CPU Standby 3 Voltage Configure the
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UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set
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4.6.1 CPU Configuration Z590 Taichi Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows Cores Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C States Support Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C6 and C7 all enabled for
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Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving. CFG Lock This item allows you to Big Core only. Intel AVX-512 Enable/Disable the Intel AVX-512 (a.k.a. AVX3) Instructions. This is applicable for Big Core only. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Virtualization Technology allows
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4.6.2 Chipset Configuration Z590 Taichi Primary Graphics Adapter Select a primary VGA. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices 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
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This option enables/disables the control of ASPM on CPU side of the DMI Link. PCH DMI ASPM Support This option enables/disables the ASPM support for all PCH DMI devices. Share Memory Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up.
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Z590 Taichi Killer E3100G Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller (Killer E3100G). Onboard HD Audio Enable/disable onboard HD audio. Set to Auto to enable
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Onboard Button LED Enable/disable the onboard button LED. Onboard Debug Port LED Enable/disable the onboard Dr. Debug LED. 98 English
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4.6.3 Storage Configuration Z590 Taichi SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode Selection AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Aggressive Link Power Management SATA Aggressive Link Power
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Third Party SATA3 Hot Plug Enable or disable the third party SATA3 controller. 100 English
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4.6.4 NVMe Configuration Z590 Taichi The NVMe Configuration displays the NVMe controller and Drive information. English 101
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Enabled to allow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt Usb Support Enabled to allow booting from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP Enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for OSUP.
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4.6.6 ACPI Configuration Z590 Taichi Suspend to RAM Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked
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4.6.7 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. 104 English
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4.6.8 Trusted Computing Z590 Taichi Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. Disable Block Sid Override to allow SID authentication in TCG Storage device. English 105
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Select LED lighting color. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service if you are having trouble with your PC. 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 your USB storage device
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Z590 Taichi Intel MEI Flash Starts BIOS recovery flash. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS
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4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. Fan Tuning Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle. Fan-Tastic Tuning Select a fan mode for
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Z590 Taichi CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. CPU
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Chassis Fan 3 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 3. Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for
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Z590 Taichi Chassis Fan 6 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 6. Chassis Fan 6 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 6, or choose Customize
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settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Use this item to enable or disable support for Secure Boot. Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology Enable/disable Intel PTT in ME. Disable this option to use discrete TPM Module. 112 English
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Z590 Taichi 4.10 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. The VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if
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do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. 114 English
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Z590 Taichi Launch Storage OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. Other PCI Device ROM Priority For PCI devices
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4.11 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Discard
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or want to know more about ASRock, you're welcome to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec
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Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z590 Taichi Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC
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EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) Z590 Taichi / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) ‫ ڛ‬

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