20 Years of Innovation and Goes on! Taichi Carrara resembles the high strength as well as the esthetic of Carrara marble, the key elements while developing this motherboard.SPS (Smart Power Stage)Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.24+1+2 Power Phase DesignFeaturing sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.8 Layer PCB designThe 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency, ensures a reliable and long-lasting system while delivering ultimate performance without any compromise.Reinforced DIMM SlotThe reinforced DIMM slot is surfaced mounted onto the motherboard to give better physical strength as well as a more stable memory signal, with this superior revolutionary design, it is able to dramatically overclock DRAM module up to insane frequency.DIY Friendly DesignDue to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount TechCompares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.KiLLER E3100 + AX1675The Killer Ethernet controller is designed specically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, this motherboard comes with both Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet & WiFi 6E solution, the enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.KiLLER Doubleshot ProKiller DoubleShot Pro allows the use of both the Killer Wireless and Killer Ethernet interfaces work at the same time which will give the end user max throughput as high as 4.9 Gbps, it automatically utilizes the fastest network connection for high priority traffic, this ensures the highest priority traffic will always be put on the fastest and most reliable link.Benefits Speed: DoubleShot Pro Technology delivers the maximum speed and throughput possible for your computer by allowing your computer to use all of your network adapters at the same time. Intelligence: The Killer Prioritization Engine to automatically classify and prioritize high priority traffic like online games, streaming video, and high quality audio to be handled by the systems fastest network interface. This will provide users with a higher quality experience with fewer interruptions. Maximum Control: Utilize the Killer Control Center 2.0 to see and manage which network connection your applications are using. Set limits using Visual Bandwidth Control or shut them down completely with application blocking, so they don t interfere with higher priority apps.Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-CThunderbolt 4/USB4 technology brings speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects external monitors, Thunderbolt , and USB devices with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.Fast Charging TechnologyEnjoy the superfast charging rate, up to 9V@3A 27W with the next generation PD 3.0!High Definition Sound EffectsEmbrace the audio stunning performance with ES9218 SABRE DAC! True Hi-Fi Audio. No distorted digital signal 130dB SNR 112dB THD+N and supports higher impedance up to 600 headphonePCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.Anti-Drop ScrewTired of dropping screws or screws missing inside chassis The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.Lightning Gaming PortsAimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!Ultra USB PowerAimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!POLYCHROME RGBIn addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.Wi-Fi 6E 802.11axWiFi 6E technology has extended to the whole new 6GHz spectrum band, providing more WiFi capability and giving an even better and faster internet traffic. In addition to deliver higher speeds, the WiFi 6E also enhances the lower latency and supports service levels that are equivalent to 5G networks.Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-CThe latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
| Processor socket: | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series: | Intel® Core i5, Intel® Core i7, Intel® Core i9 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors: | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types: | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots: | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory: | 128 GB |
| Memory slots type: | DIMM |
| Memory channels: | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC: |  |
| Unbuffered memory: | |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| RAID support: | |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 2.0 connectors: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors: | 8 |
| Front panel audio connector: | |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin): | |
| CPU fan connector: | |
| TPM connector: | |
| RGB LED pin header: | |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 1 |
| Headphone outputs: | 1 |
| Line-in: | |
| S/PDIF out port: | |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity: | 2 |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi: | |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet interface type: | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller: | Killer E3100G |
| Top Wi-Fi standard: | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards: | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth: | |
| Features | |
| Component for: | PC |
| Motherboard form factor: | Extended ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family: | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset: | Intel Z790 |
| Audio output channels: | 5.1 channels |
| Audio chip: | Realtek ALC4082 |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots: | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots: | 2 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots: | 1 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type: | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size: | 256 Mbit |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 305 mm |
| Depth: | 267 mm |
