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Radio transmit power per transceiver ty pe
FunctionFrequencyMaximum Output Power (EIRP)
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5150-5250 MHz21.5 + / -1.5 dbm
WiFi
Bluetooth2400-2483.5 MHz8.5 + / -1.5 dbm
5250-5350 MHz
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28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 8
1.4 I/O Panel 10
Chapter 2 Installation 14
2.1 Installing the CPU 15
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 26
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 29
2.5 Jumpers Setup 30
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 31
2.7 Smart Switch 37
2.8 Dr. Debug 38
2.9 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 40
2.9.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 40
2.9.2 Driver Installation and Setup 42
2.10 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 43
2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 43
ank you for purchasing ASRock X470 Taichi motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
In this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the
motherboard and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation
guide of the soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of
the BIOS setup.
Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s
website w ithout further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the l atest VGA cards and CPU suppor t list on ASRock’s website a s well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.
X470 Taichi
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock X470 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
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ASRock X470 Taichi Quick Installation Guide
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ASRock X470 Taichi Support CD
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1 x I/O Panel Shield
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4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
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1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional)
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2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas
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2 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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1.2 Specications
Platform
CPU
Chipset
Memory
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* For Ryzen Series CPUs (Raven Ridge), ECC is only supported
with PRO CPUs.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
* Please refer to page 26 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum
frequency support.
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ATX Form Factor
2oz Copper PCB
Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen Series CPUs (Summit
Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge)
IR Digital PWM
16 Power Phase design
Supports 300W EX OC
Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II
Supports 105W Water Cooling (Pinnacle Ridge); Supports
95W Water Cooling (Summit Ridge); Supports 65W Water
Cooling (Raven Ridge)
AMD Promontory X470
Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Pinnacle Ridge) support DDR4
Please realiz e that the re is a certain r isk involved with o verclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technolog y, or using third-party
overclocking to ols. O verclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even c ause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be don e at your ow n risk and expense.
We are not responsibl e for possible damage caused by overclo cking.
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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
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DDR 4_A2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_A1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B2 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
DDR 4_B1 (6 4 bit, 28 8-pin m odule )
ATXP WR 1
PCIE1
USB 3.1 Gen1
T: USB5
B: USB6
USB 3.1 Gen1
T: USB3
B: USB4
Top:
Central/Bass
Center :
REAR SPK
Top:
LINE IN
Center :
FRONT
Bottom :
Optica l
SPDIF
Bottom :
MIC IN
PCIE3
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
1
1
SPK_PLED1
1
HD_AUDIO1
PCIE5
SATA3_1_2
SATA3_3_4
SATA3_A1_ A2
8
10
13
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14
12
15
16
SATA3_5_6
17
18
19
USB_1_2
1
21
USB_3_4
1
22
27
1
7
6
Dr.
Debug
20
USB 3.1 G en1
T: USB1
B: USB2
PS2
Keyb oard
/Mous e
CMOS
Battery
23
CPU_FAN1
9
USB 3.1 Gen2
T: USB31_TA_1
B: USB31_TC_1
M2_2
CHA_FAN1/WP
CPU_FAN2/WP
5
4
USB3_7 _8
1
USB3_9 _10
1
AMD_FAN_LED1
1
LAN
AUDIO
CODEC
BIOS
ROM
RoHS
PCIE4
ATX12V1
CHA_FAN3/WP
M2_WIFI_1
CLRC
BTN1
1
USB_5
Top:
RJ-45
(I211AT)
Super
I/O
AMD
Promontory
X470
SOCKETAM4
CHA_FAN2/WP
25
26
RGB_LED1
1
24
ADDR_LED1
1
3
F_USB31_TC_1
PCIE2
M2_1
X470 Taichi
HDMI1
2
ATX12V2
CLRMOS1
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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No. Description
18 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
24 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3Chassis / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
4CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
5CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
62 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
72 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
8ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
9USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
10 CPU / Waterpump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
11 AMD LED Fan USB Header (USB_5)
12 Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (F_USB31_TC_1)
13 AMD FAN LED Header (AMD_FAN_LED1)
14 USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_9_10)
15 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1_2)
16 SATA 3 C on nectors (SATA 3_3 _4)
17 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_5_6)
18 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)
19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
21 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
22 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
23 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
24 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
25 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
26 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
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1.4 I/O Panel
1
5
2
436
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No. DescriptionNo. Description
1PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port9USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1)
2LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)*10USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1)