ASRock x Razer
The COOLEST flagship motherboard, ASRock Taichi, stands out for its incredible OC performance and premium specification. Here comes the new version, Taichi - Razer Edition, which is the world’s first motherboard natively integrated with Razer Chroma RGB lighting. It is the ultimate control center for all things Chroma RGB, and enables universal compatibility with thousands of ARGB components directly into the ecosystem.
Razer Chroma
Razer Synapse allows you to customize the lighting on your motherboard and other Addressable RGB (ARGB) devices connected to the motherboard's headers. To set up, follow these steps:
- 1.Plug your ARGB LED strips or devices to any of the 3-pin 5V ARGB headers on the motherboard.
- 2.Download Razer Synapse from razer.com/synapse then install and login.
- 3.Use Razer Synapse to access in-depth lighting customization options; and integrate games and applications across your ARGB and Razer Chroma-enabled devices for a truly immersive experience
Lighting effects
With 16.8 million colors and a suite of unique lighting effects, our iconic RGB lighting system has made its way onto the battlestations of gamers worldwide. Whether it’s enhancing your immersion through Chroma-integrated games, or designing your dream gaming setup, we offer a level of RGB lighting customization that can’t be found anywhere else.
Killer Networking
Killer Ethernet E3100 and Killer WiFi 6E AX1690, designed specifically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, prioritize real time packets over other packets and offer an uninterrupted online entertainment experience, Killer DoubleShot Pro X3 enables massive throughput and unbeatable online performance for systems that have both the Killer AX1690 and Killer Ethernet products. It enables your computer to get the aggregated throughput of all interfaces (Ethernet, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and 5/6GHz Wi-Fi), and critical traffic (games) will be sent over the optimal interface intelligently.
Reinforced DIMM Slot
The reinforced DIMM slot is surfaced mounted onto the motherboard to give better physical strength as well as a more stable memory signal, with this superior revolutionary design, it is able to dramatically overclock DRAM module up to 6400MHz.
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
PCIe Gen5 with Surface-Mount Technology
Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.
20 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.
Premium Power Choke
ASRock’s premium power chokes make the saturation current up to three times better, providing enhanced Vcore voltage to the motherboard.
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.
Nichicon 12K Black Caps
Supreme 12K black capacitors with lifespans of at least 12,000 hours, offering 20% longer lifespans and provide more stability and reliability.
2oz Copper PCB
Using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, 2oz Copper PCB delivers lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
The server grade PCB prevents PCB bending and improves signal integrity, giving higher PCIe 4.0 and memory performance as well as system stability, giving a reliable and long-lasting system without any compromise.
Unique Feature
- ASRock USB 4.0: ASRock USB 4.0 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol), ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2: ASRock Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s), ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- ASRock Super Alloy: XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink, Premium Power Choke, 105A SPS (Smart Power Stage), Premium Memory Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core loss compared to iron power choke), Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors), I/O Armor, Matte Black PCB, High Density Glass Fabric PCB, 8 Layer PCB, 2oz Copper PCB, Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB, Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, Killer DoubleShot Pro X3, Intel Double Connect Technology, ASRock Auto Driver Installer, ASRock Steel Slots, ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink, ASRock Hyper M.2/b> (PCIe Gen4x4), ASRock Ultra USB Power, ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports), ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
CPU
- Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700), Digi Power design, 20 Power Phase design, Supports Intel Hybrid Technology, Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology, Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine V
Memory
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology, 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots, Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6400+(OC), Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB, Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0, 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
Graphics
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12), Three graphics output options: 1 x HDMI and 2 x Intel®Thunderbolt 4, Supports Triple Monitor, Supports Intel Thunderbolt 4 with max. resolution up to 8K , (7680x4320) 60Hz, Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) 60Hz, Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible Port and Intel Thunderbolt 4 Ports
Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec), Premium Blu-ray Audio support, Supports Surge Protection, WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs), ESS SABRE9218 DAC for Front Panel Audio (130dB SNR), Pure Power-In, Direct Drive Technology, PCB Isolate Shielding, Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port, Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel, Gold Audio Jacks, 15μ Gold Audio Connector, Nahimic Audio
LAN
- 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer E3100G), Supports Killer LAN Software, Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro X3, 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), Supports Wake-On-LAN, Supports Lightning/ESD Protection, Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Supports UEFI PXE
Wireless LAN
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module, Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax, Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band support, 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology, Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II, Supports MU-MIMO, Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro X3, Supports Intel Double Connect Technology
Slots
- 3 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4: single at Gen5x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen5x8 (PCIE1) / Gen5x8 (PCIE2); triple at Gen5x8 (PCIE1) / Gen5x8 (PCIE2) / Gen4x4 (PCIE4), PCIe Gen3x1 Slot, Supports AMD CrossFire, M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT), 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2)
Storage
- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, Independent SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connector, 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode, Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type , 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode, M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x2 (16 Gb/s) modes
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices, Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Connector
- 1 x SPI TPM Header, Power LED and Speaker Header, RGB LED Header, 3 x Addressable LED Headers, CPU Fan Connector (4-pin), 2 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), VRM/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin), 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector), 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector), Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector), 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection), Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Connector, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports), (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection), Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) , (Supports ESD Protection), Clear CMOS Button, Dr. Debug with LED, Power Button with LED, Reset Button with LED
Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Ports, HDMI Port, Optical SPDIF Out Port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x USB 4.0 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB 4.0, protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt™ protocol) (Supports ESD Protection), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)BIOS Flashback Button, HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front, Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks with LED)
Software and UEFI
- Software: ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning), Killer Control Center, Razer Synapse 3, ASRock EZ Mode, ASRock Full HD UEFI, ASRock My Favorites in UEFI, ASRock Auto Driver Installer, ASRock Instant Flash, ASRock Internet Flash, ASRock Easy RAID Installer
Hardware Monitor
- Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans, Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS FansFan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump, VRM/Water Pump, MOS Fans, Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH, +1.05V PROC, DRAM, VCCIN_AUX, VCCSA