ASRock Z790 Taichi Lite Motherboard - Premium Performance with Cutting-Edge Features

General:

• Model: ASRock Z790 Taichi Lite
• Form Factor: ATX
• Socket: Intel LGA 1700
• Chipset: Intel Z790
• Processor Support: Supports Intel 12th and 13th Gen Core processors (Alder Lake, Raptor Lake)
• Supported Memory: Dual-channel DDR5, up to 128GB

Memory:

• Memory Type: DDR5
• Memory Slots: 4 x DIMM slots
• Maximum Memory: Up to 128GB
• Memory Speed: Supports DDR5 7200+ MHz (OC)
• XMP Support: Yes, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0

Expansion Slots:

• PCIe x16 Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 mode)
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
• PCIe x1 Slots: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
• M.2 Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot (for storage)
  • 2 x PCIe Gen4 M.2 slots (for storage)
• SATA Ports: 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Storage:

• M.2 Support:
  • 1 x PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 slot (up to 128Gb/s transfer speed)
  • 2 x PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slots (up to 64Gb/s transfer speed)
  • Supports NVMe SSDs
• SATA Ports: 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA storage

Connectivity:

• Ethernet:
  • 1 x Killer E3100 2.5G LAN
  • 1 x Intel Gigabit LAN
• Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (6GHz band support)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
• USB Ports:
  • Rear I/O: 8 x USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen1)
  • Rear I/O: 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen2x2)
  • Front Panel: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x USB 2.0
• Audio: Realtek ALC1220 audio codec with 7.1-channel HD audio support

Display Outputs:

• HDMI: 1 x HDMI 2.1 port (supports up to 4K @ 60Hz)
• Thunderbolt: No

Audio:

• Audio Codec: Realtek ALC1220
• Audio Channels: 7.1-channel HD audio
• Optical S/PDIF: Yes

Power & Cooling:

• Power Phases: 24+1+2 phase power design (for CPU)
• Cooling:
  • Premium 8-layer PCB with 2oz copper for enhanced stability
  • Large VRM heatsinks for better thermal dissipation
  • Multiple fan headers and pump headers for liquid cooling
  • 1 x dedicated CPU fan header
  • 1 x water cooling pump header

BIOS:

• UEFI BIOS: ASRock UEFI BIOS with EZ mode and advanced tuning options
• BIOS Features:
  • Supports overclocking
  • BIOS Flashback feature
  • Instant Flash & Internet Flash for BIOS updates

RGB & Customization:

• RGB Support: ASRock Polychrome Sync (supports addressable RGB and RGB LED headers)
• Lighting: Subtle built-in RGB lighting on the motherboard with customizable effects
• RGB Headers:
  • 2 x Addressable RGB headers
  • 2 x Standard RGB headers

Other Features:

• Durable Construction: 8-layer PCB with 2oz copper for better signal transmission and heat dissipation
• Enhanced VRM Cooling: Designed with robust power delivery and efficient cooling for high-end CPUs
• Thunderbolt 4 Header: Ready for Thunderbolt 4 via add-on card

Dimensions:

• Form Factor: ATX
• Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm