Page 2
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...
Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna Wireless Dongle USB Bracket Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
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.
• Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion CPU: Slot • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/...
Page 7
Z790 Taichi Lite Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® X Graphics Architecture (Gen 12) • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max.
Page 8
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology • Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II • Supports MU-MIMO • Supports Killer LAN Software • Supports Killer DoubleShot • 2 x USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear) • 10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 Rear, 4 Front)
Page 9
Z790 Taichi Lite Chipset: • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors**...
Page 10
• CEC Tier II ready * 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 12
No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP_3A) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 12V 6 pin Power Connector for Fast Charging (PD60W_12V1)
Z790 Taichi Lite 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description Microphone Input Jack* USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port Line Out Jack* (USB32_5) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports USB 4.0 Thunderbolt (USB32_34)** Type-C Port (TB_1) LAN RJ-45 Port (Intel® I219V)*** USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port...
Page 14
* Function of the Audio Ports in 2, 4 or 5.1-channel Configuration: Channel Port Function Line Out Jack Front speaker out (Rear Panel) Pink-Mic Rear speaker out (Front Panel) Microphone Input Jack 5.1ch Central/Subwoofer speaker out (Rear Panel) ** Ultra USB Power is supported on USB32_34 ports. ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB32_34 ports.
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth.
Z790 Taichi Lite 1.7 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.
Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX 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.
Z790 Taichi Lite 2.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found.
Page 20
Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) 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) DDR5 DIMM pairs. 2.
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...
Page 29
Z790 Taichi Lite Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 3 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.
Z790 Taichi Lite 2.11 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 (CLRMOS1) (see p.7, No.
2.12 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 (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No.
Page 35
Z790 Taichi Lite Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 18) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
Page 36
Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_0) (see p.7, No. 17)(Upper) (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 17)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 16)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 16)(Lower) (SATA3_4) (see p.7, No. 15)(Upper) (SATA3_5) (see p.7, No. 15)(Lower) (SATA3_6) (see p.7, No. 14)(Upper) (SATA3_7) (see p.7, No.
Page 37
Z790 Taichi Lite USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 28) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.7, No. 27) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY...
Page 38
USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Right Angle: (19-pin USB32_9_10) (see p.7, No. 13) Vertical: (19-pin USB32_11_12) (see p.7, No. 29) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_9_10 Dummy IntA_PA_D+ IntA_PB_D+ IntA_PA_D- IntA_PB_D- IntA_PA_SSTX+ IntA_PB_SSTX+...
Page 39
Z790 Taichi Lite Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC1) (see p.7, No. 11) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports.
Page 40
Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 35) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 MIC2_L MIC2_R OUT2_R J_SENSE OUT2_L OUT_RET MIC_RET PRESENCE# GN D High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
Page 41
Z790 Taichi Lite Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 12) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 20) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.7, No. 26) (4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP) (see p.7, No. 25) (4-pin CHA_FAN5/WP) (see p.7, No. 31) (4-pin CHA_FAN6/WP) (see p.7, No. 30) This motherboard provides six 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors.
Page 42
CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP_3A) (see p.7, No.
Page 43
Z790 Taichi Lite ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 9) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATXPWR1...
Page 44
ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 1) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 2) This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. *Connecting an ATX 12V 8-pin cable to ATX12V2 is optional.
Page 45
Z790 Taichi Lite 12V 6 pin Power Connector for Fast Charging Right Angle: (6-pin PD60W_12V1) (see p.7, No. 10) This motherboard provides a 12V 6 pin Power Connector for Front Panel Type C Fast Charging. * Install the PSU’s power cable to this connector when Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header is plugged.
Page 46
SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 21) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. SPI_TPM_J1 TPM_PIRQ RST#...
Page 47
Z790 Taichi Lite RGB LED Header (4-pin RGB_LED1) (see p.7, No. 33) This RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
Page 48
Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 32) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 8) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.7, No. 7) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation;...
Page 49
Z790 Taichi Lite 1. Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged. 2. Before installing or removing your Addressable LED cable, please power off your system and unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damages to motherboard components.
Page 50
2.13 Smart Buttons The motherboard has four smart buttons: Power Button, Reset Button and Clear CMOS Buttons, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Power Button (PWRBTN1) (see p.7, No. 22) Power Button allows users to quickly turn on/off the system.
Page 51
Z790 Taichi Lite Clear CMOS Button (CLRCBTN1) (see p.7, No. 23) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. CLRCBTN1 This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.
Page 52
2.14 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 58
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1 and M2_2) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode.
Page 59
Z790 Taichi Lite Step 3 Before installing a M.2 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 60
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
Page 61
Z790 Taichi Lite 2.16 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 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_3, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
Page 62
Step 3 Before installing a M.2 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 Move the standoff based on the module type and length.
Page 63
Z790 Taichi Lite Step 6 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 SSD module only fits in one orientation. Step 7 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
Page 64
2.17 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_4 and M2_5) 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_4, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
Page 65
Z790 Taichi Lite Step 3 Before installing a M.2 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 66
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
Page 67
(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 68
INTEL END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. LICENSE. Licensee has a license under Intel’s copyrights to reproduce Intel’s Software only in its unmodified and binary form, (with the accompanying documentation, the “Software”) for Licensee’s personal use only, and not commercial use, in connection with Intel-based products for which the Software has been provided, subject to the following conditions: (a) Licensee may not disclose, distribute or transfer any part of the Software, and You agree...
Page 69
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software is a commercial item (as defined in 48 C.F.R. 2.101) consisting of commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation (as those terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212), consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4. You will not provide the Software to the U.S.
Page 70
If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
Page 71
ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
Page 72
Operations in the 5.15-5.35/6GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC) 5250-5350 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC) WiFi...