INTEL

Pioneering the future
Z890 Taichi AQUA sets a new industry standard with its pioneering hybrid cooling design. featuring the first-ever detachable VRM and M.2 water block. Additionally. the innovative All USB Type-C On Rear IO configuration marks a leap forward in connectivity. Our mission is to lead the future and establish a new benchmark for top-tier motherboards.

A New Era of Taichi
ASRock's flagship motherboard lineup is undergoing a major overhaul. unifying water cooling. extreme overclocking. and all-around flagship models into a powerful Taichi family.

This expansion incorporates the highly acclaimed AQUA series water-cooling motherboards and OC Formula series overclocking motherboards. resulting in the Taichi AQUA for custom water cooling. Taichi OCF for extreme overclocking. and the all-around flagship Taichi/Taichi Lite.

This transformation refines product positioning. centralizing ASRock's flagship offerings under the Taichi brand to meet the diverse needs of high-end PC enthusiasts. This strategic combination enhances the brand's impact. delivering exponential synergy and reinforcing its status as a premier flagship motherboard brand.

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor series: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Memory
Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots: 4
Memory slots type: DIMM
Memory channels: Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility: Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max): 9600 MHz
Maximum internal memory: 256 GB
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2. SATA III
Feature: RAID support
RAID levels: 0. 1. 5. 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support: CrossFire
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors: 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors: 2
Number of SATA III connectors: 4
Feature: Audio connector
Feature: ATX Power connector (24-pin)
Feature: CPU fan connector
Number of CPU fan connectors: 2
Number of chassis fan connectors: 2
Feature: EPS power connector (8-pin)
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin): 2
Feature: TPM connector
Number of water pump connectors: 1
Feature: RGB LED pin header
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity: 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2
Feature: Microphone in
Feature: S/PDIF out port
Thunderbolt ports quantity: 2
WiFi-AP antenna jack: 2
Network
Feature: Ethernet LAN
Ethernet interface type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Feature: Wi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a. 802.11b. 802.11g. Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n). Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Feature: Bluetooth
Features
Motherboard chipset: Intel Z890
Audio chip: Realtek ALC4082
Audio output channels: 5.1 channels
Product colour: White
Component for: PC
Motherboard form factor: Extended ATX
Motherboard chipset family: Intel
Expansion slots
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots: 1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots: 2
Number of M.2 (M) slots: 6
1st M.2 largest key size: 2280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size: 2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 5.0
3rd M.2 largest key size: 2280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0
4th M.2 largest key size: 2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0
5th M.2 largest key size: 2280
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0
BIOS
BIOS type: UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size: 256 Mbit
Feature: Clear CMOS button
Weight & dimensions
Width: 305 mm
Depth: 274 mm