ASRock Z590 User Manual

Version 1.0

Published January 2021

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Radio transmit power per transceiver ty pe

Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)

2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm

5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm

WiFi

Bluetooth 2400-2483.5 MHz 8.5 + / -1.5 dbm

5250-5350 MHz

5470-5725 MHz

18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)

21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)

25.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC)

28.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC)

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

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 16

1.8 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket 17

1.9 Wireless Dongle USB Bracket 18

Chapter 2 Installation 19

2.1 Installing the CPU 20

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 23

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 24

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 26

2.5 Jumpers Setup 28

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29

2.7 Smart Switches 35

2.8 Dr. Debug 37

2.9 CrossFireXTM , 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 43

2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 45

2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 47

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 51

2.12 M.2_SSD (NGFF) 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 & APP Shop 65

3.3.1 UI Overview 65

3.3.2 Apps 66

3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 69

3.3.4 Setting 70

3.4 Nahimic Audio 71

3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 72

Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 75

4.1 Introduction 75

4.2 EZ Mode 76

4.3 Advanced Mode 77

4.3.1 UEFI Menu Bar 77

4.3.2 Navigation Keys 78

4.4 Main Screen 79

4.5 OC Tweaker Screen 80

4.6 Advanced Screen 92

4.6.1 CPU Conguration 93

4.6.2 Chipset Conguration 95

4.6.3 Storage Conguration 99

4.6.4 NVMe Conguration 101

4.6.5 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 102

4.6.6 ACPI Conguration 103

4.6.7 USB Conguration 104

4.6.8 Trusted Computing 105

4.7 Tools 106

4.8 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 108

4.9 Security Screen 112

4.10 Boot Screen 113

4.11 Exit Screen 116

Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Z590 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 soware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the conguration guide of

the BIOS setup.

Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modications 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 specic 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.

Z590 Taichi

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z590 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

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ASRock Z590 Taichi Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock Z590 Taichi Support CD

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4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional)

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1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket (Optional)

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1 x 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket and Screw Package (Optional)

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1 x 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket and Screw Package (Optional)

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2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas (Optional)

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1 x ASRock Screwdriver (Optional)

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3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Option al)

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2 x Standos for M.2 Sockets (Opt iona l)

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

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* 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM (i9/i7/i5) support DDR4 up to 3200;

CoreTM (i3), Pentium® and Celeron® support DDR4 up to 2666.

* 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM (i9/i7) support DDR4 up to 2933; CoreTM

(i5/i3), Pentium® and Celeron® support DDR4 up to 2666.

* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for

more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

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ATX Form Factor

8 Layer PCB

2oz Copper PCB

Suppor ts 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors and 11th Gen

Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1200)

Digi Power design

14 Power Phase design

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Ma x 3.0 Technology

Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs

Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine III

Intel® Z590

Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support DDR4 non-ECC,

un-buered memory up to 5000+(OC)*

10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support DDR4 non-ECC,

un-buered memory up to 4800+(OC)*

Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-

ECC mode)

Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0

15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots

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Z590 Taichi

Expansion Slot

Graphics

11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors

3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4: single at

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Gen4x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x8 (PCIE2);

triple at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x8 (PCIE2) / Gen3x4

(PCIE 4))*

10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors

3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4: single at

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Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE2);

triple at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE2) / Gen3x4

(PCIE 4))*

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot

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Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM

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and CrossFireXTM

1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-

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802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)

15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

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Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs

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can be supported only with processors which are GPU

integrated.

11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support Intel® Xe Graphics

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Architecture (Gen 12). 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors

support Gen 9 Graphics

Graphics, Media & Compute: Microso DirectX 12, OpenGL

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4.5, Intel® Built In Visuals, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Hybrid /

Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1

Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut),

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Microso PlayReady 3.0, UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc

ree graphics output options: 1 x HDMI and 2 x Intel®

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underboltTM 4

Supports Triple Monitor

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Supports Intel® underboltTM 4 with max. resolution up to

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4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz

Supports HDMI 2.0 with ma x. resolution up to 4K x 2K

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(4096x2160) @ 60Hz

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Audio

Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and

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HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.0 Port (Compliant

HDMI monitor is required)

Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.0 and Intel®

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underboltTM 4 Ports

Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.0 and

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Intel® underboltTM 4 Ports

* 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 2.0. 10th Gen

Intel® CoreTM Processors support HDMI 1.4.

7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek

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ALC1220 Audio Codec)

Premium Blu-ray Audio support

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Supports Surge Protection

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WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs)

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ESS SABR E9218 DAC for Front Panel Audio (130dB SNR)

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Pure Power-In

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Direct Drive Technology

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PCB Isolate Shielding

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Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port

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Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel

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Gold Audio Jacks

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15μ Gold Audio Connector

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Nahimic Audio

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LAN

1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer® E3100G)

Supports Killer LAN Soware

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Supports Killer DoubleShotTM Pro

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Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

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Supports PXE

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1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel® I219V)

Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

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Supports PXE

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Wireless LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Killer AX1675x 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module

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Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax

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Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz

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band* support

* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default

due to the dierent regulation status of each country. It will be

activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update

and soware update once available. e update is expected to be

in the middle of 2021.

2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity

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technolog y

Supports Bluetooth 5.2 + High speed class II

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Supports MU-MIMO

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Supports Killer LAN Soware

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Supports Killer DoubleShot™ Pro

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2 x Antenna Ports

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1 x HDMI Port

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1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

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2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

2 x USB 4.0 underboltTM 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0

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protocol; 40Gb/s for underbolt protocol) (Supports ESD

Protection)

* Supports USB PD 2.0 up to 9V@3A (27W) / 5V@3A (15W)

charging

4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection)

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* USB3_5_6 is from Intel® Z590; USB3_1 is from ASMedia

ASM1042A; USB3_2, USB3_3 and USB3_4 are from ASMedia

ASM1074 hub.

* Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_3 port.

* ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_3 port.

2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED

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LED)

1 x BIOS Flashback Button

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HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Centra l / Bass / Line in /

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Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

Z590 Taichi

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Storage

6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

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RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology

18), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug*

2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061,

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support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug

* M2_ 2, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. If either one of

them is in use, the others will be disabled.

* M2_ 3, SATA3_4, SATA3_5 and PCIE4 share lanes. If either

one of them is in use, the others will be disabled.

Please refer to the following link to congure 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

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PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with 11th Gen

Intel® Core™ Processors) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with 10th Gen

Intel® Core™ Processors)**

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key ty pe

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2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI

Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**

1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key ty pe

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2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module

and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**

** Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology (M2 _2 and M2_3 only)

** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

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Connector

1 x SPI TPM Header

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1 x Power LED and Speaker Header

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2 x RGB LED Headers

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* Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

2 x Addressable LED Headers

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* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

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* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of ma ximum

1A (12W) fan power.

1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)

* CPU_FAN2/WP_3A supports the water cooler fan of maxi-

mum 3A (36W) fan power.

6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)

* e 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 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power

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Connec tor)

2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power

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Connec tor)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio

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Connec tor)

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports

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ESD Protection)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)

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(ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

1 x Clear CMOS Button

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1 x Dr. Debug with LED

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1 x Power Button with LED

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1 x Reset Button with LED

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Z590 Taichi

BIOS Feature

Hardware Monitor

AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

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ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events

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SMBIOS 2.7 Support

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CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM(VCCM, VPPM, VTT),

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VCCSFR, VCCPLL, VCCSTG, VCCSTG_OUT, PCH

Voltage, VCCIO_0, VCCIO_1_2, VCCST, VCCSA, CPU

Internal PLL, GT PLL, Ring PLL, System Agent PLL,

Memory Controller PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment

Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water

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Pump Fans

Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-

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ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans

Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/

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Water Pump Fans

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Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, DRAM,

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PCH, VCCSA, VCCIO_0, VCCIO_1_2, VCCFSR_OC

Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit

Certications

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock .com

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 aect 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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FCC, CE

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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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CEC Tier II ready

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Intel Z590

DD R4_A2 ( 64 bit, 2 88-pi n modul e)

DD R4_A1 ( 64 bit, 2 88-pi n modul e)

DD R4_B2 ( 64 bit, 2 88-pi n modul e)

DD R4_B1 ( 64 bit, 2 88-pi n modul e)

ATX12V1

ATX PWR 1

LAN

PCIE1

PCIE2

HDLEDRESET

PLEDPWRBTN

SPK_PLED1

HD_AUDIO1

USB_1_2

USB_3_4

M2_ 1

CT11

CT24

CT34

CT35

CT32 CT31

CT23

CT33

USB3_ 9_10

CPU_FAN1

PCIE3

CPU_FAN2/ WP_3A

CHA_FAN2/WP

CHA_FAN1/WP

LAN

AUDIO CODEC

Dr.

Debug

ATX12V2

RGB_LED2

CHA_FAN3 /WP

PANEL1

Reset

Power

SPI_TPM_J1

CLRMOS1

RGB_LED1

M2_3

HDMI1

PCIE4

CHA_FAN4 /WP

CHA_FAN6/WP

USB32_TC_1

BIOS ROM

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CMOS

Battery

M2_2

USB 3.2 Gen2 T: USB5 B: USB6

Top:

Central/Bass

Center :

REAR SPK

Top:

LINE IN

Center :

FRONT

Bottom :

Optica l

SPDIF

Bottom :

MIC IN

USB 3.2 Ge n1

T: USB1

B: USB2

M2_WIFI_2

Top: RJ-45

(I219V)

BIOS _FB1

CLRC BTN1

Top:

2.5GLAN

(Realtek RTL8125AG)

2531

CHA_FAN5/WP

USB 3. 2 Gen1

USB3 3_

TB_1

TB_2

USB 3. 2 Gen1

USB3 4_

ADDR_LED1

ADDR_LED2

SATA3_0

SATA3_1

SATA3_2

SATA3_3

SATA3_4

SATA3_5

SATA3_A 1

SATA3_A 2

USB 3_7_8

1.3 Motherboard Layout

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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 (ATXPWR1)

8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_9_10)

9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)

10 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)

11 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (USB32_TC_1)

12 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)

13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)(Upper), (SATA3_1)(Lower)

14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2)(Upper), (SATA3_3)(Lower)

15 SATA3 Connec tor (SATA3_4)(Upper), (SATA 3_5)(Lower)

16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1)(Upper), (SATA3_A2)(Lower)

17 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)

18 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)

19 Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)

20 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

21 Power Button (PWRBTN1)

22 Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1)

23 Reset Button (RSTBTN1)

24 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)

25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)

26 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)

27 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

28 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)

29 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN6/WP)

30 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN5/WP)

31 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)

32 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

33 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

34 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A)

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No. Description No. Description

1 Central / Bass (Orange) 10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port

2 Rear Speaker (Black) (USB3_3)****

3 Line In (Light Blue) 11 USB 4.0 underboltTM 4

4 Front Speaker (Lime)* Type-C Port (TB_1)

5 LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)** 12 Microphone (Pink)

6 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port 13 Optical SPDIF Out Port

(Killer® E3100G)*** 14 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports

7 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (USB3_12)

(USB3_5_6) 15 HDMI Port

8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port (USB3_4) 16 Antenna Ports

9 USB 4.0 underboltTM 4 17 BIOS Flashback Button

Type-C Port (TB_2)

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* If you use a 2-channel spea ker, please connect the s peaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below

for connection d etails in accordance w ith the type of speaker you use.

Audio Output

Channels

Front Speaker

(No. 4)

Rear Speaker

(No. 2)

Central / Bass

(N o. 1)

Line In

(No. 3)

2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V

** ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Por t

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection

***ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Plea se refer to the table below for the LA N port LED indic ations.

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

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LAN Por t

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection

Blinking Data Activity Orange

100Mbps/1Gbps

connection

On Link Green 2.5Gbps connection

**** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_ 3 ports. ACPI wake-up function i s not supported on USB3_ 3 ports.

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1.5 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module

is 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 oers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/

ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2. Wi-Fi 6E + BT module is an

easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support Wi-Fi 6E + BT.

Bluetooth v5.2 standard features Smart Ready technology that adds a whole new class

of functionality into the mobile devices. BT 5.2 also includes Low Energy Technology

and ensures extraordinary low power consumption for PCs.

* e transmission speed may vary according to the environment.

* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) is not currently enabled by default due to the dierent regulation

status of each country. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update

and soware update once available. e update is expected to be in the middle of 2021.

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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

clockwise until it is securely connected.

Step 3

Set the WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna as shown in

the illustration.

*You may need to adjust the direction of

the antenna for a stronger signal.

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1.6 Graphics Card Holder

Installing the Graphics Card Holder

Before installing the Graphic s Card Holder , please make sure that your motherboard is properly installed into a PC case.

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Step 1

Secure the Graphics Card Holder to the chassis

with 2 screws.

*ere are two types of screws in the package.

Please use the appropriate type based on the

standos on the motherboard tray of your PC

case.

Step 2

Aer installing your graphics card, place the

bracket in the proper position to make sure that

it holds your graphics card in place.

en secure the bracket to the Graphics Card

Holder with 1 screw.

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1.7 3010 Cooling Fan with Bracket

Before installing the cooling fan, plea se make sure that your motherboard i s 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.

en Secure it with 2 screws.

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Step 2

Connect the fan cable.

1.8 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket

Before installing the cooling fan, plea se make sure that your motherboard i s properly installed into a PC case.

Installing the 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket

Step 1

Attach your 4010 fan to the bracket and secure it

with 4 screws.

*Please note that the 4010 fan does not come

with the package.

Step 2

Place the 4010 fan with bracket to your mother-

board with screw holes aligned. Secure it with 2

screws.

*Please note that the bracket may possibly

protrude over the motherboard due to the

position of other components. e bracket can

also interfere with the CPU heatsink. Please

adjust the bracket into the proper position before

fastening the screws.

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Step 3

Connect the fan cable.

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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 the best

wireless signa l quality.

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Chapter 2 Installation

is is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study

the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard

•

components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard

components.

In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components,

•

NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded

wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.

Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or

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in the bag that comes with the components.

When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-

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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you in sert the 1200 -Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the P nP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the sock et. Do not force to in sert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found . Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all powe r cable s before instal ling the CPU.

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor i s removed. e cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer service.

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