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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 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) Manufactured under license under U.S.
  • 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 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna ASRock HYPER QUAD M.2 CARD Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
  • 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...
  • Page 7 4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 4.4.4 ACPI Configuration 4.4.5 Trusted Computing 4.4.6 AMD CBS 4.4.7 AMD PBS 4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 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

    • 8 Layer PCB • 2oz Copper PCB • Supports AMD Socket sTRX4 • Intersil Digital PWM • 16 Power Phase design • Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine II Chipset • AMD TRX40 Memory • Quad Channel DDR4 Memory Technology • 8 x DDR4 DIMM Slots...
  • Page 10 TRX40 Taichi Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC4050H+ALC1220) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection • Supports Purity Sound - Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps - NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
  • Page 11 Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports (on I/O Panel Shield) • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type C Port (20 Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection) * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_1_2 ports.
  • Page 12 TRX40 Taichi 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 * Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip • 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
  • Page 13 • 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 14: Motherboard Layout

    TRX40 Taichi 1.3 Motherboard Layout ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 ADDR_LED1 RGB_LED1 BIOS _FB1 Top: USB 3.2 Gen1 RJ-45 T: USB1 (I211AT) B: USB2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB32_TC1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Top: 2.5GLAN T: USB1 (Dragon B: USB2 RTL8125AG) F_USB31_TC_1 CHA_FAN3 CPU_FAN2/WP...
  • Page 15 No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D2, DDR4_C2) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_D1 DDR4_C1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2) 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)

  • Page 16: I/O Panel

    TRX40 Taichi 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I211AT)* Microphone (Pink) PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port Optical SPDIF Out Port 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB31_1_2) (Dragon RTL8125AG)** USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port Central (Orange) USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)
  • Page 17 ** 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 Blinking Data Activity Orange...

  • Page 18: Wifi-802.11Ax Module And Asrock Wifi 2.4/5 Ghz Antenna

    TRX40 Taichi 1.5 WiFi-802.11ax Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna WiFi-802.11ax + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax + BT v5.0 module that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.0. WiFi + BT module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi + BT.

  • Page 19: Asrock Hyper Quad M.2 Card

    1.6 ASRock HYPER QUAD M.2 CARD Specifications Dimensions • 9.6-in x 4.4-in Interface • PCI Express 4.0 x 16 interface • 4 x Hyper M.2 Sockets, support M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 PCI Express Connector module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) • 1 x Graphics 12V Power Connector...
  • Page 20 TRX40 Taichi Installation Procedure 1. Remove the five screws holding the bracket in place. 2. Peel off the protective film(s) on the bracket's thermal pad(s) before you install M.2 SSD module(s). 3. Fasten the five screws holding the bracket in place.
  • Page 21 ASRock Utility Control Switch Utility control Disabled Enabled CARD number CARD 1 CARD 2 CARD 3 CARD 4 SW4: no function Card Fan Switch Use this switch to control the card fan speed. Off: Full (The fan runs at full speed)
  • Page 22 TRX40 Taichi HYPER QUAD M.2 CARD Utility With the ASRock HYPER QUAD M.2 CARD Utility, you can check that if your M.2 SSD is properly installed and adjust the fan speed. Place the Support CD into your DVD-ROM drive to run this utility or download it from the ASRock website.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Installing The Cpu

    TRX40 Taichi 2.1 Installing the CPU Tutorial Video Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
  • Page 26 TRX40 Taichi Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the orange carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.

  • Page 28: Installing The Cpu Liquid Cooler

    TRX40 Taichi 2.2 Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler 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 30: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    TRX40 Taichi 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides eight 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. For quad channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
  • Page 31 • If only two memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Dual Channel Memory Technology is activated. If three memory modules are installed, then Triple Channel Memory Technology is activated. If more than four memory modules are installed in the DDR4 DIMM slots, then Quad Channel Memory Technology is activated.

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots (Pci Express Slots)

    TRX40 Taichi 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 4 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 33: 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 34: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    TRX40 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...
  • Page 35 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.7, No. 24) header. PLED+ PLED+ PLED- Serial ATA3 Connectors These eight SATA3 (SATA3_1: connectors support SATA see p.7, No.
  • Page 36 TRX40 Taichi Front Panel Type C USB There is one Front 3.2 Gen2 Header Panel Type C USB 3.2 (20-pin F_USB31_TC_1) Gen2 Header on this (see p.7, 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...
  • Page 37 CPU Fan Connector This motherboard pro- (4-pin CPU_FAN1) vides a 4-Pin CPU fan (see p.7, No. 7) (Quiet Fan) connector. FAN_VOLTAGE CPU_F AN_SPEED If you plan to connect a FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU Water Pump Fan This motherboard FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED...
  • Page 38 TRX40 Taichi RGB LED Headers These two RGB headers are used (4-pin RGB_LED1) to connect RGB LED 12V G R (see p.7, No. 9) extension cable which allows (4-pin RGB_LED2) users to choose from various LED (see p.7, No. 28) lighting effects.

  • Page 39: Smart Switches

    2.7 Smart Switches The motherboard has four smart switches: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear CMOS Buttons and BIOS Flashback Button, 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) to quickly turn on/off the...
  • Page 40 (BIOS_FB1) to flash the BIOS. (see p.9, No. 14) 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 41: Dr. Debug

    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 0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT...
  • Page 42 TRX40 Taichi 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 43 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 44 TRX40 Taichi 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 45 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 46 TRX40 Taichi 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 47: Sli Tm And 3-Way Sli Tm Operation Guide

    2.9 SLI and 3-Way SLI Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLI and 3-way SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Requirements 1. You should only use identical SLI -ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ®...
  • Page 48 TRX40 Taichi Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock SLI_HB_ Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure the ASRock SLI_ HB_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Car d ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the...

  • Page 49: Installing Three Sli Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    2.9.2 Installing Three SLI -Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot, another graphics card to PCIE3 slot, and the other graphics card to PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics card.
  • Page 50 TRX40 Taichi Step 4 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.

  • Page 51: Driver Installation And Setup

    2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the ® Multi-Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in the NVIDIA nView system tray utility. Please follow the below procedures to enable the multi-GPU. For SLI mode Step 1...

  • Page 52: Tm Tm

    TRX40 Taichi 2.10 CrossFireX and 3-Way CrossFireX Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireX and 3-way 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 53 Step 3 Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVI connector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.

  • Page 54: Installing Three Crossfirex Tm -Ready Graphics Cards

    TRX40 Taichi 2.10.2 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 PCIE4 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
  • Page 55 2.10.3 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 56 TRX40 Taichi 2.11 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.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s).
  • Page 57 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 58 TRX40 Taichi M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor Interface SanDisk PCIe SanDisk-SD6PP4M-128G( Gen2 x2) Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF256G7 (nvme) Intel PCIe INTEL 6000P-SSDPEKKF512G7 (nvme) Intel PCIe SSDPEKKF512G7 NVME / 512GB Kingston PCIe Kingston SHPM2280P2 / 240G (Gen2 x4) Samsung PCIe...
  • Page 59 2.12 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 Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2) supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s).
  • Page 60 TRX40 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.
  • Page 61 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 62: Chapter 3 Software And Utilities Operation

    TRX40 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 63: 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 64 TRX40 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 65 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 66: 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 67: 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 68 TRX40 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...
  • Page 69 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 70: Bios & Drivers

    TRX40 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 71: 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 72: Asrock Polychrome Sync

    TRX40 Taichi 3.4 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 73 Connecting the Addressable RGB LED Strip Connect your Addressable RGB LED strip to the Addressable LED Headers (ADDR_LED1, ADDR_LED2) on the motherboard. ADDR_LED1 DO_ADDR VOUT ADDR_LED2 DO_ADDR VOUT 1. Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
  • Page 74 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 75: Chapter 4 Uefi Setup Utility

    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 76: Navigation Keys

    TRX40 Taichi 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 77: Main Screen

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

  • Page 78: Oc Tweaker Screen

    TRX40 Taichi 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 79 CPU Frequency and Voltage (VID) Change If this item is set to [Manual], the multiplier and voltage will be set based on user selection. Final result is depending on the CPU's capability. SoC/Uncore OC Voltage Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking.
  • Page 80 TRX40 Taichi CPU Vcore Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading. CPU VDDCR_SOC Voltage Configure the voltage for the VID-requested VDDCR_SOC supply level. CPU VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration VDDCR_SOC Load-Line Calibration helps prevent VDDCR_SOC voltage droop when the system is under heavy loading.
  • Page 81 PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage this to select PREM VDD_CLDO Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage this to select PREM VDDCR_SOC Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. Save User Default Type a profile name and press enter to save your settings as user default. Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults.

  • Page 82: Advanced Screen

    TRX40 Taichi 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Trusted Computing, AMD CBS, AMD PBS and AMD Overclock- ing. Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 83: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.1 CPU Configuration SVM Mode When this is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Coniguration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. SMT Mode This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading.

  • Page 84: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Restore Onboard LED Default Restore the onboard LED default value. RGB LED On/Off ASRock Polychrome SYNC allows you to adjust the RGB LED color to your liking. SR-IOV Support Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices.
  • Page 85 BT On/Off Enable/disable the bluetooth. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. Equalization Setting (TX) Configure the equalization setting. Flat Gain Setting (TX) Configure the Flat Gain setting. Swing Setting (TX) Configure the Swing setting. Equalization Setting (RX) Configure the equalization setting.

  • Page 86: Storage Configuration

    TRX40 Taichi 4.4.3 Storage Configuration SATA Controller(s) AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.

  • Page 87: Acpi Configuration

    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. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by a PCIE device and enable wake on LAN.

  • Page 88: Trusted Computing

    TRX40 Taichi 4.4.5 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device.

  • Page 89: Amd Cbs

    4.4.6 AMD CBS The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 90: Amd Pbs

    TRX40 Taichi 4.4.7 AMD PBS The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features.

  • Page 91: Amd Overclocking

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

  • Page 92: Tools

    Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI. Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash.
  • Page 93 Network Configuration Use this to configure internet connection settings for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to download the UEFI firmware.

  • Page 94: Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

    TRX40 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. Fan Tuning Measure Fan Min Duty Cycle.
  • Page 95 CPU Fan 2 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 2, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. CPU Fan 2 Temp Source Select a fan temperature source for CPU Fan 2. CHA_FAN1 / WP Switch Select CHA_FAN1 or Water Pump mode.
  • Page 96 TRX40 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.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Boot Screen

    TRX40 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.
  • Page 99 Fast Boot Fast Boot minimizes your computer's boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. Above 4G Decoding Enable or disable 64bit capable Devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space (only if the system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).

  • Page 100: Exit Screen

    TRX40 Taichi 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...
  • Page 101 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 102 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard TRX40 Taichi Model Number : Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 103 EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) TRX40 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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