ASRock X870E TAICHI LITE AMD AM5 Socket Motherboard, E-ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x HDMI Port / 2x USB-C (USB4)

The Taichi Lite series is simply brilliant, offering top-tier performance in a streamlined, functionality-focused design.

Philosophy of Infinite Potential

Taichi represents the philosophical state of undifferentiated absolute and infinite potential. A motherboard that fulfills every task – with style! Become like water. Shapeless, formless, versatile for any situation.

Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance

The upgraded 20K Black capacitor not only extends the lifespan to 20,000 hours but also increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF, bringing several benefits

24+2+1 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.

SPS (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.

Hi-Density Power Connector

CPU overclocking requires higher current, ASRock Hi-Density Power connectors is able to withstand current higher traditional CPU 8-pin and ATX 24-pin connector, giving a more stable system as well as lowering the risk of fire under heavy overclocking.

Server Grade Low Loss PCB

The server grade low loss PCB improves signal integrity, allowing motherboard to support PCIe 5.0 for both graphics card and M.2 SSD, it also improves memory OC potential to deliver the most extreme memory performance.

2oz Copper PCB

2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.

The 8 Layer

The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency, ensures a reliable and long-lasting system while delivering ultimate performance without any compromise.

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support

Derived from the ?built for stable and reliable? designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel XMP/AMD EXPO capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2

The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128GB/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.

PWM/DC Fan Support

ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve and achieve quieter operation.

Enhanced VR Experience

Wi-Fi 7 offers higher data throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation. These features ensure a smooth and real-time interactive experience, making the VR/AR experience more immersive and connected.

Wi-Fi 7 802.11be

Latest WiFi 7 technology delivers extreme wireless internet speeds and low latency, with higher throughput and Multi-RU as well as puncturing technology. The new WiFi 7(802.11be) technology is able to accelerate cloud-based gaming, 8K video streaming, and video conferencing.

Multi-link Operation(MLO)

Multi-link Operation (MLO) enables the simultaneous use of multiple bands and channels, boosting speed and throughput while reducing latency for a smoother, faster internet experience.

New Wi-Fi Antenna Design

The new Wi-Fi antenna design is ideal for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications and ensures a stable connection.

Enhanced USB4 Type-C

USB4 technology brings speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. It enables lightning-fast 40Gbps data transfer bitrate.

Optimized 5 Gb/s LAN

ASRock's 5Gb/s LAN Connector features an exclusive, patent-pending design, boasting superior electromagnetic interference resistance, ensuring high-speed stable performance and providing users with a better networking experience.

Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header

The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

POLYCHROME RGB

This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.

Specification

Unique Feature

Superb Productivity

PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)

Dual Channel DDR5

USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)

Rock-Solid Durability

Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB

24+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor

Flexible Integrated I/O Shield

20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)

Ultrafast Connectivity

5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module

ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports

EZ Update

BIOS Flashback Button

ASRock Auto Driver Installer

CPU

Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors

Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine

Chipset

AMD X870E

• Memory
• Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC)
• Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules

BIOS

256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Graphics

Integrated AMD RDNA graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)

1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz

2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz

Audio

• 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
• WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Rear Outputs)
• ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Rear Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
• Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
• Nahimic Audio

LAN

5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s

Realtek RTL8126

Wireless LAN

• 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
• Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band
• Supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band
• 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
• Supports Bluetooth 5.4
• Supports MU-MIMO

Slots

CPU

• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes
• Chipset:
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
• Supports AMD CrossFire

Storage

CPU

• 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode
• Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
• 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

RAID

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB

CPU

• 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• Chipset:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
• 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)

Connector

• 3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
• 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
• 1 x RGB LED Header
• 3 x Addressable LED Headers
• 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
• 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
• 1 x Power Button with LED
• 1 x Reset Button with LED

Rear Panel I/O

• 2 x Antenna Ports
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• 1 x Clear CMOS Button
• 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
• 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
• 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)

Software and UEFI

• Software
• ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
• ASRock Polychrome SYNC
• ASRock XFast LAN

UEFI

• ASRock EZ Mode
• ASRock Full HD UEFI
• ASRock Auto Driver Installer
• ASRock Instant Flash

Accessories

• 4 x SATA Data Cables
• 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
• 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
• 3 x Thermistor Cables

Form Factor

• EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm
• 8 Layer PCB
• 2oz Copper PCB

OS

Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifications

FCC, CE

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