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  • 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...
  • Page 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna USB 2.0 Bracket Chapter 2 Water-cooling System Cooling Water Inlet/Outlet Hole Removing the M2_1 Heatsink for the First Time Installing the M2_1 Heatsink for the First Time Replacing M.2 SSD after Liquid Cooling System Installed...
  • Page 4 Connecting the Power Connectors Power On 3.10 Jumpers Setup 3.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.12 Smart Buttons 2.13 Dr. Debug 2.14 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_1) 2.15 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_2) 2.16 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_3, M2_4 and M2_5) 2.17 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_6)
  • Page 5 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 6 • Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9200+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) CPU: Expansion Slot • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/...
  • Page 7 Z890 Taichi AQUA • Supports AMD CrossFire • 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2) Graphics • Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. • Intel® X LPG Graphics Architecture • 2 x Intel®...
  • Page 8 • 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology • Supports Bluetooth 5.4 • Supports MU-MIMO • Supports Killer LAN Software CPU: • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear) Chipset: • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
  • Page 9 Z890 Taichi AQUA Chipset: • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s &...
  • Page 10 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) • 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 11 Z890 Taichi AQUA 1.3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN2 CLRC BIOS CPU_FAN1 Debug ATX12V1 ATX12V2 AIO_PUMP Power USB32_TC_12 Reset USB32_TC_34 USB32_TC_56 USB32_TC_78 LAN1 LAN_2 5GLAN 10GLAN (RTL8126) (AQC113) M2_2 CHA_FAN4 PCIE1 Intel Z890 WiFi-802.11be Module M2_WIFI1 AUDIO CODEC SUPER PCIE2 CMOS Battery...
  • Page 12 No. Description ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A2, DDR5_B2) AIO Pump Fan Connector (AIO_PUMP) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) Reset Button (RSTBTN1) Power Button (PWRBTN1) Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)
  • Page 13 Z890 Taichi AQUA 1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description BIOS Flashback Button USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Ports 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (USB32_TC_78) (Marvell AQC113)* USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Ports Antenna Ports (USB32_TC_56)**** Microphone Input Jack** USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Ports...
  • Page 14 *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 100Mbps/1Gbps/2.5Gbps Orange Blinking Data Activity /5Gbps connection...
  • Page 15 Z890 Taichi AQUA 1.5 Block Diagram...
  • Page 16 1.6 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be Wi-Fi 7 + BT v5.4 module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be Wi-Fi 7 connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.4.
  • Page 17 Z890 Taichi AQUA 1.7 USB 2.0 Bracket Installing the USB 2.0 Bracket Step 1 Plug the USB 2.0 Bracketinto the USB 2.0 header on your motherboard. Step 2 Now you have two external USB 2.0 ports at hand. *We recommend you plugging wireless devices dongle into these USB 2.0 ports for the best...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Water-cooling System 2.1 Cooling Water Inlet/Outlet Hole hole thread specification: G1/4 hole thread specification: G1/4...
  • Page 19 Z890 Taichi AQUA 2.2 Removing the M2_1 Heatsink for the First Time...
  • Page 20 Removing the Protective Films Please make sure to peel the protective films off the bottom sides of M.2 heatsinks before installing M.2 SSDs. The positions are indicated as below. A. M.2 Heatsink B. M.2 Heatsink M2_1 C. M.2 Heatsink Top View Please refer to page 65 for the instructions on how to install a M.2 SSD.
  • Page 21 Z890 Taichi AQUA 2.3 Installing the M2_1 Heatsink for the First Time...
  • Page 22 1. First, drain the coolant from the waterway system. 2. Loosen but do not completely remove the M.2 screws. 3. Hold the M.2 heatsink with an absorbent towel and flip Z890 Taichi AQUA 180°. Top View...
  • Page 23 Z890 Taichi AQUA 4. Please keep clear of the space below. 5. Unplug the M.2 heatsink vertically with the back of the motherboard facing up. 6. Wipe the liquid cooling connector with a dry cloth and make sure no liquid seeps out again.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 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.
  • Page 25 Z890 Taichi AQUA DO NOT remove this Memory OC Shield (patent pending) from the motherboard. Removing this may affect memory overclocking performance and stability. The illustration shown here is for reference only and may not be an exact representation of your mother-...
  • Page 26 3.1 Installing the CPU 1. Before you insert the 1851-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 27 Z890 Taichi AQUA 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.
  • Page 28 3.2 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.
  • Page 29 Z890 Taichi AQUA...
  • Page 30 3.3 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 31 Z890 Taichi AQUA 3.4 Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 32 3.5 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 33 Z890 Taichi AQUA SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...
  • Page 34 3.6 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK! Skip Step 2 if you install a graphics card into PCIE1 slot. Illustrations here are examples only.
  • Page 35 Z890 Taichi AQUA Removing a Graphics Card from PCIE1 Slot Please follow the steps below to release the PCIe slot latch on PCIE1 and remove the graphics card. 1. Slide the latch to the right to release the graphics card from the PCIe slot.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 Z890 Taichi AQUA 3.7 Connecting Peripheral Devices...
  • Page 38 3.8 Connecting the Power Connectors...
  • Page 39 Z890 Taichi AQUA 3.9 Power On...
  • Page 40 3.10 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. 24) CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
  • Page 41 Z890 Taichi AQUA 3.11 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.
  • Page 42 Power LED and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_PLED1) (see p.7, No. 22) Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_PLED1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY PLED+ PLED+ PLED-...
  • Page 43 Z890 Taichi AQUA 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. 18)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 18)(Lower) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 44 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.7, No. 31) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 30) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_1_2 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
  • Page 45 Z890 Taichi AQUA USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers Vertical: (19-pin USB32_1_2) (see p.7, No. 15) Right Angle: (19-pin USB32_3_4) (see p.7, No. 16) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_1_2 Vbus...
  • Page 46 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Headers (20-pin USB32_TC9) (see p.7, No. 13) (20-pin USB32_TC10) (see p.7, No. 14) There are two Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Headers on this motherboard. These headers are used for connecting USB 3.2 Gen2x2 modules for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports.
  • Page 47 Z890 Taichi AQUA Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 34) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 48 Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 26) (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.7, No. 27) (4-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.7, No. 28) (4-pin CHA_FAN4) (see p.7, No. 35) This header allows you to connect Case or Radiator fan. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 49 Z890 Taichi AQUA CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 3) This header allows you to connect CPU fan. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 50 Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin W_PUMP) (see p.7, No. 25) This header allows you to connect Water Pump or fan. If you plan to connect a 3-pin fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. W_PUMP FAN_VOLTAGE W_PUMP_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin AIO_PUMP) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 51 Z890 Taichi AQUA ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 12) 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 52 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 53 Z890 Taichi AQUA Thermistor Cable Headers (2-pin T_SENSOR1) (see p.7, No. 20) (2-pin T_SENSOR2) (see p.7, No. 23) (2-pin T_SENSOR3) (see p.7, No. 19) The Thermistor Cable Headers are used to connect thermistor cables to monitor the temperature of the critical components. Plug the thermistor cables that come with the package to these headers, and then attach the sensor ends to the components to detect their temperature.
  • Page 54 SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.7, No. 29) 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 SPI_DQ3 SPI_PWR...
  • Page 55 Z890 Taichi AQUA 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 56 Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 32) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 11) (3-pin ADDR_LED3) (see p.7, No. 10) 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 57 Z890 Taichi AQUA 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 58 2.12 Smart Buttons 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 (PWRBTN1) (see p.7, No.
  • Page 59 Z890 Taichi AQUA Clear CMOS Button (CLRCMOS1) (see p.9, No. 14) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. CLRCMOS1 This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.
  • Page 60 BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB) (see p.9, No. 1) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB...
  • Page 61 Z890 Taichi AQUA ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend BitLocker and any encryption or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key.
  • Page 62 USB BIOS Flashback port...
  • Page 63 Z890 Taichi AQUA 2.13 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...
  • Page 64 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 65 Z890 Taichi AQUA 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 66 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 67 Z890 Taichi AQUA 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 68 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 69 Z890 Taichi AQUA 2.14 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_1) 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 70 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD, 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. Step 4 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot.
  • Page 71 Z890 Taichi AQUA Step 6 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 support list, please visit our website for details: http://...
  • Page 72 2.15 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (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_2, Key M) supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode. * If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode and PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode.
  • Page 73 Z890 Taichi AQUA Step 3 Push and hold the button on the M.2 heatsink (A). Then lift up the heatsink (B) and move it in the direction shown (C). *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD.
  • Page 74 Step 7 Press the M.2 heatsink down into place. *Be sure not to press down the button on the M.2 heatsink. Step 8 Complete. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD support list, please visit our website for details: http:// www.asrock.com...
  • Page 75 Z890 Taichi AQUA 2.16 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_3, M2_4 and M2_5) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Sockets (M2_3, M2_4 and M2_5, Key M) support type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.
  • Page 76 Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD, 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. Step 4 Align and gently insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot.
  • Page 77 Z890 Taichi AQUA Step 6 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 support list, please visit our website for details: http://...
  • Page 78 2.17 M.2 SSD Installation Guide (M2_6) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M) supports type 2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes. Installing the M.2 SSD Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD.
  • Page 79 Z890 Taichi AQUA Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD, 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. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the the nut to be used.
  • Page 80 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 support list, please visit our website for details: http:// www.asrock.com...
  • Page 81 ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...
  • Page 82 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 83 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 84 FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 85 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 86 If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
  • Page 87 European Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement 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 89 BSMI 限用物質及元素清單 限用物質及其化學符號 單元 鉛 (Pb) 鎘 (Cd) 汞 (Hg) 六價鉻 (Cr ) 多溴聯苯 (PBB) 多溴聯苯醚 (PBDE) 電路板 電子元件 線材 配件 備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含 量基準值。 備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 備考 3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。...
  • Page 90 China RoHS 电子信息产品污染控制标示 依据中国发布的「电子信息产品污染控制管理办法」及 SJ/T 11364-2014「电子信息 产品污染控制标示要求」，电子信息产品应进行标示，藉以向消费者揭露产品中含有 的有毒有害物质或元素不致发生外泄或突变从而对环境造成污染或对人身、财产造成 严重损害的期限。依上述规定，您可于本产品之印刷电路板上看见图一之标示。图一 中之数字为产品之环保使用期限。由此可知此主板之环保使用期限为 10 年。 图一 有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量说明 若您欲了解此产品的有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量说明，请参照以下表格及说明。 有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 (Pb) 镉 (Cd) 汞 (Hg) 六价铬 (Cr(VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 印刷电路板 及电子组件 外部信号连 接头及线材 以上表格依据 SJ/T 11364-2014 的规定编制。 O: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出...