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  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 3 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI®...
  • Page 4 CE Warning This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) Jumpers Setup Onboard Headers and Connectors Smart Switches Dr.
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation Installing Drivers ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 3.3.1 UI Overview 3.3.2 Apps 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 3.3.4 Setting...
  • Page 7 4.4.6 AMD PBS 4.4.7 AMD Overclocking 4.4.8 AMD CBS Tools Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Security Screen Boot Screen Exit Screen...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    If you require technical support related to this mother- board, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    (OC)/4666(OC)/4600(OC)/4533(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866 (OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3200/2933/ 2667/2400/2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory* * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock’s website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) * Please refer to page 23 for DDR4 UDIMM maximum frequency support. • Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules...
  • Page 10 B550 Taichi AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) • 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE5: single at Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE3); triple at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4 (PCIE5))* * If PCIE2 or PCIE4 is occupied, PCIE5 will downgrade to x2 mode.
  • Page 11 Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection • 120dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier • NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) • Pure Power-In • Direct Drive Technology • PCB Isolate Shielding...
  • Page 12 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header • 2 x RGB LED Headers * Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip • 2 x Addressable LED Headers...
  • Page 13 • 5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) * The 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 and CHA_FAN5/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con- nector) • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec-...
  • Page 14 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) tions * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout RGB_LED2 ADDR_LED2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN2/WP_3A M2_WIFI_1 RoHS BIOS CLRC _FB1 BTN1 USB 3.2 Gen1 USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 USB 2.0 Top: T: USB1 2.5GLAN (I225V) B: USB2 USB 3.2 Gen2 T: USB31_TA_1 B: USB31_TC_1 CHA_FAN3 USB31_TC_2 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN5 PCIE1...
  • Page 16 B550 Taichi No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)

  • Page 17: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description BIOS Flashback Button USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port DisplayPort 1.4 (USB31_TA_1) LAN RJ-45 Port* USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port Central / Bass (Orange) (USB31_TC_1) Rear Speaker (Black) USB 2.0 Ports (USB2_12) Line In (Light Blue) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports Front Speaker (Lime)** (USB3_1_4)***...
  • Page 18 B550 Taichi * There 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 Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link 10Mbps connection 100Mbps/1Gbps Blinking...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cpu

    B550 Taichi 2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    B550 Taichi 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
  • Page 24 B550 Taichi Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2...
  • Page 26 B550 Taichi *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.
  • Page 27 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3...
  • Page 28 B550 Taichi...
  • Page 29 +12V *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.

  • Page 30: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    B550 Taichi 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2.
  • Page 31 Ryzen Series APUs (Renoir): UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency (Mhz) 3200 3200 3200 3200 2933 SR/DR SR/DR 2667 SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR SR/DR 2667 SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label...
  • Page 32 B550 Taichi The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

  • Page 33: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
  • Page 34 B550 Taichi Ryzen series APUs (Renoir): PCIE1 PCIE3 PCIE5 Single Graphics Card Gen3x16 Two Graphics Cards in Gen3x8 Gen3x8 CrossFireX Mode Three Graphics Cards in Gen3x8 Gen3x8 Gen3x4 3-Way CrossFireX Mode For a better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP , CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/ WP or CHA_FAN5/WP ) when using multiple graphics cards.

  • Page 35: Jumpers Setup

    2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper Short: Clear CMOS (CLRCMOS1) Open: Default 2-pin Jumper...

  • Page 36: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    B550 Taichi 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header Connect the power PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 37 Power LED and Speaker Please connect the SPEAKER DUMMY Header chassis power LED and DUMMY (7-pin SPK_PLED1) the chassis speaker to this (see p.8, No. 26) header. PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight SATA3 (SATA3_1_2: connectors support SATA see p.8, No.
  • Page 38 B550 Taichi Front Panel Type C USB There is one Front 3.2 Gen2 Header Panel Type C USB 3.2 (20-pin USB31_TC_2) Gen2 Header on this (see p.8, No. 11) motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2 module for USB Type-C Cable additional USB 3.2 Gen2 ports.
  • Page 39 (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.8, No. 12) CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) FAN_VOLTAGE FAN_SPEED (see p.8, No. 13) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU Fan Connector This motherboard pro- FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan FAN_VOLTAGE (see p.8, No. 4) (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 40 B550 Taichi ATX 12V Power This motherboard Connectors provides two 8-pin ATX (8-pin ATX12V1) 12V power connector. To (see p.8, No. 1) use a 4-pin ATX power (8-pin ATX12V2) supply, please plug it along (see p.8, No. 2) Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Warning: Please make sure that the power cable connected is for the CPU...
  • Page 41 Addressable LED Headers These two Addressable headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) are used to connect Addressable DO_ADDR (see p.8, No. 30) LED extension cable which VOUT (3-pin ADDR_LED2) allows users to choose from (see p.8, No. 7) various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation;...

  • Page 42: Smart Switches

    B550 Taichi 2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has five smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear CMOS Buttons and BIOS Flashback Switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or flash the BIOS. Power Button Power Button allows users (PWRBTN)
  • Page 43 (BIOS_FB1) to flash the BIOS. (see p.10, No. 1) ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. To use the USB BIOS Flashback function, Please follow the steps below. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from ASRock's website : http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 44: Dr. Debug

    B550 Taichi 2.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED 0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT...
  • Page 45 0x63 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_INIT 0x6A DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x72 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x78 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x79 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x90 DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x91 DXE_BDS_CONNECT_DRIVERS 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_BEGIN 0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT 0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM 0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES 0x96 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES 0x97 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT...
  • Page 46 B550 Taichi 0x99 DXE_SIO_INIT 0x9A DXE_USB_BEGIN 0x9B DXE_USB_RESET 0x9C DXE_USB_DETECT 0x9D DXE_USB_ENABLE 0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN 0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET 0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT 0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENABLE 0xA4 DXE_SCSI_BEGIN 0xA5 DXE_SCSI_RESET 0xA6 DXE_SCSI_DETECT 0xA7 DXE_SCSI_ENABLE 0xA8 DXE_SETUP_VERIFYING_PASSWORD 0xA9 DXE_SETUP_START 0xAB DXE_SETUP_INPUT_WAIT 0xAD DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAE DXE_LEGACY_BOOT...
  • Page 47 0xAF DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES 0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN 0xB1 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END 0xB2 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT 0xB3 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM 0xB4 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG 0xB5 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG 0xB6 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP 0xB7 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET 0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO 0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_USER 0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED 0xF3 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND 0xF4 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_LOADED 0xE0 PEI_S3_STARTED 0xE1 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT 0xE2 PEI_S3_VIDEO_REPOST...
  • Page 48 B550 Taichi 0xE3 PEI_S3_OS_WAKE 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED 0x55 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED 0x57 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH 0x58 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED 0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE 0x5A PEI_CPU_ERROR 0x5B PEI_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD0 DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD3 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD4 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD5 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD7 DXE_NO_CON_IN...
  • Page 49 0xD8 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xDA DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDB DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDC DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xE8 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED 0xE9 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND 0xEA PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR 0xEB PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR...

  • Page 50: Tm And Quad Crossfirex

    B550 Taichi 2.9 CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX , 3-way CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 1. You should only use identical CrossFireX -ready graphics cards that are AMD certified.
  • Page 51 Step 3 Connect a VGA/DVI/DP/HDMI cable from the monitor to the corresponding port on the graphics card installed to the PCIE1 slot.

  • Page 52: Installing Three Crossfirex Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    B550 Taichi 2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireX -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE5 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Step 2 Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect the graphics cards on PCIE1 and PCIE3...
  • Page 53 2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
  • Page 54 B550 Taichi 2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1) supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (with Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Renoir).
  • Page 55 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package.
  • Page 56 ASX8000NP-512GM-C / 512GB ADATA PCIe ASX7000NP-512GT-C / 512GB Kingston PCIe SKC1000/480G Kingston PCIe SKC1000/960GB NVME PLEXTOR PCIe PX-512M8PeG/ 512GB PCIe WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 57: M.2_Ssd (Ngff) Module Installation Guide (M2_2)

    2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s).
  • Page 58 B550 Taichi Step 3 Before installing a M.2 (NGFF) SSD module, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD module. Step 4 Prepare the M.2 standoff that comes with the package.
  • Page 59 Transcend TS256GMTS800-256GB Transcend SATA TS512GMTS800 / 512GB V-Color SATA V-Color 120G V-Color SATA V-Color 240G SATA WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 PCIe WDS512G1X0C-00ENX0 (NVME) / 512GB For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...

  • Page 60: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    B550 Taichi Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN”...

  • Page 61: Asrock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)

    3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon “ASRock Mother- board Utility (A-Tuning)“ on your desktop. Double-click the “ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)“...
  • Page 62 B550 Taichi OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models.
  • Page 63 Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system.

  • Page 64: Asrock Live Update & App Shop

    Double-click on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop utility. *You need to be connected to the Internet to download apps from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. 3.3.1 UI Overview Category Panel Hot News...

  • Page 65: Apps

    3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right.
  • Page 66 B550 Taichi Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon *The trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
  • Page 67 Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading.

  • Page 68: Bios & Drivers

    B550 Taichi 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update.

  • Page 69: Setting

    3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup.

  • Page 70: Nahimic Audio

    B550 Taichi 3.4 Nahimic Audio Nahimic audio software provides an incredible high definition sound technology which boosts the audio and voice performance of your system. Nahimic Audio interface is composed of four tabs : Audio, Microphone, Sound Tracker and Settings. There are four functions in Nahimic audio : Function Description...

  • Page 71: Asrock Polychrome Sync

    3.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC ASRock Polychrome SYNC is a lighting control utility specifically designed for unique indi- viduals with sophisticated tastes to build their own stylish colorful lighting system. Simply by connecting the LED strip, you can customize various lighting schemes and patterns, including Static, Breathing, Strobe, Cycling, Music, Wave and more.
  • Page 72 B550 Taichi Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strips to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1, ADDR_LED2) on the motherboard. ADDR_LED2 DO_ADDR VOUT ADDR_LED1 DO_ADDR VOUT 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 73 ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility Now you can adjust the RGB LED color through the ASRock Polychrome SYNC Utility. Download this utility from the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop and start coloring your PC style your way! Drag the tab to customize your preference.

  • Page 74: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    B550 Taichi Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing <F2> or <Del> right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines.

  • Page 75: Navigation Keys

    4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 76: Main Screen

    B550 Taichi 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

  • Page 77: Oc Tweaker Screen

    4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
  • Page 78 B550 Taichi CCD0 CCX0 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX0 Frequency. CCX1 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX1 Frequency. CCD1 CCX0 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX0 Frequency. CCX1 Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CCX1 Frequency. SoC/Uncore OC Voltage(VID) Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking.
  • Page 79 DRAM Information Load XMP Setting Load XMP settings to overclock the memory and perform beyond standard specifications. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically. Setting DRAM Frequency can adjust DRAM Timing.
  • Page 80 B550 Taichi CPU VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration CPU VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration helps prevent VDDCR_SOC voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading Smbus Functions Configure Smbus Functions. VPPM Configure the voltage for the VPPM. 2.50 Voltage Configure the voltage for the 2.50 Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. VTT_DDR Offset Voltage(mV) Configure the voltage for the VTT_DDR Offset Voltage(mV).

  • Page 81: Advanced Screen

    4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Con- figuration, Trusted Computing, AMD PBS, AMD Overclocking and AMD CBS. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. UEFI Configuration Active Page on Entry Select the default page when entering the UEFI setup utility.

  • Page 82: Cpu Configuration

    B550 Taichi 4.4.1 CPU Configuration PSS Support Use this to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. NX Mode Use this to enable or disable NX mode. SVM Mode When this is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V.

  • Page 83: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration Turn On LED in S5 Turn on LED in the ACPI S5 state. SR-IOV Support Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices. UMA Frame buffer Size (Only for processor with integrated graphics) This item allows you to set the size of the UMA frame buffer.
  • Page 84 B550 Taichi WAN Radio Configure the WiFi module's connectivity. BT On/Off Enable/disable the bluetooth. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. PCIE Redriver EQ1_TX Configure EQ1_TX. EQ2_TX Configure EQ2_TX. EQ3_TX Configure EQ3_TX. Swing Setting and Flat Gain Setting (SFA_TX) Configure Swing Setting and Flat Gain Setting (SFA_TX).

  • Page 85: Storage Configuration

    4.4.3 Storage Configuration SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Hot Plug Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug function.

  • Page 86: Acpi Configuration

    B550 Taichi 4.4.4 ACPI Configuration Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5. USB Keyboard/Mouse Power On Allow the system to be waked up by an USB Keyboard/Mouse device.

  • Page 87: Trusted Computing

    4.4.5 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 88: Amd Pbs

    B550 Taichi 4.4.6 AMD PBS The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 89: Amd Overclocking

    4.4.7 AMD Overclocking The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and voltage.

  • Page 90: Amd Cbs

    B550 Taichi 4.4.8 AMD CBS The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 91: Tools

    4.5 Tools Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode. SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this tool to securely erase SSD.

  • Page 92: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    B550 Taichi 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU FAN1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature.
  • Page 93 CPU Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2. CPU_FAN2 On/Off Set CPU_FAN2 to On or Off. CHA_FAN1/WP Switch Select CHA_FAN1 or Water Pump mode. Chassis Fan 1 Control Mode Select PWM mode or DC mode for Chassis Fan 1 .
  • Page 94 B550 Taichi Chassis Fan 3 Setting Select a fan mode for Chassis Fan 3, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. Chassis Fan 3 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for Chassis Fan 3. CHA_FAN4/WP Switch Select CHA_FAN4 or Water Pump mode.

  • Page 95: Security Screen

    4.7 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user password. Supervisor Password Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

  • Page 96: Boot Screen

    B550 Taichi 4.8 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key.
  • Page 97 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM.
  • Page 98 B550 Taichi AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the Ad- dOn ROM if you’ve enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed.

  • Page 99: Exit Screen

    4.9 Exit Screen Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” will pop out. Select [OK] to save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?”...
  • Page 100 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp...
  • Page 101 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard B550 Taichi Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations:...
  • Page 102 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) B550 Taichi / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) EMC —Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)

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