Philosophy of infinite potential
Taichi represents the philosophical state of undifferentiated absolute and infinite potential. A motherboard that fulfills every task – with style! Become like water. Shapeless, formless, versatile for any situation.
PCI Express 4.0 Hardware Ready!
Welcome to the PCI Express 4.0 new era and be a smart buyer with ASRock motherboards! Z490 enthusiast level motherboards equipped with luxury components that allows geeks to be hardware ready for PCI Express 4.0 standard !
PCIE 4.0 Clock Generator
An additional external base clock generator that delivers PCI Express 4.0 standard.
PCIE 4.0 Steel Slot
Equipped with reinforced steel slot which is based on PCI Express 4.0 hardware requirement.
PCIE 4.0 M.2 Socket
Hyper M.2 Key M socket, wth PCI Express 4.0 hardware for x4 high speed SSDs.
PCIE 4.0 Switches
A set of switches that transfer PCI-E 4.0 x16 signal into x8/x8 design.
PCIE 4.0 Re-Driver
A set of Re-Driver that boosts PCI-E 4.0 signals to longer lengths.
Optimized for Water Cooling –XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink with Active FAN Design
XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink design with active fan that effectively improve heat dissipation and promotes overall performance. This is aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts to bring a new computing experience paired with Intel’s 10-core processors.
0dB Silent Cooling
Realize the completely silent computing by automatically adjusts fan speed and even command it stop working when the temperature goes low.
ESS 9218 DAC （130dB SNR）
Embrace 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 Ω headphone
WIMA Audio Caps
Optimized for high end audio applications! Deliver crystal and balanced sound to satisfy even the pickiest audiophile.
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.
Unbeatable Heatsink Armor
Forged with aluminum alloy heatsinnk top cover that effectively improves heat dissipation. Underneath its solid strong cover lie three gaming required M.2 Key M sockets for high speed SSDs.
METAL BACKPLATE
Strengthens the motherboard to prevent bending caused by heavy coolers or graphics cards with better airflow and enhanced stability.
Dr. MOS
Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Compared to traditional discrete MOSFETs, it intelligently delivers higher current for each phase, thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance.
Premium 60A Power Choke
Compared to traditional chokes, ASRock’s premium 60A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better, thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard.
Clever Access Memory
Conventional PC systems processor can only access a fraction of graphics memory and limits system performance. With Clever Access Memory, the data channel gets expanded to harness the full potential of GPU memory, removes the bottleneck and increase performance.
Heat Dissipating PCB Technology
Luxurious features extend to the onboard heat dissipating PCB points. Heat Dissipating PCB gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch and this design effectively takes the heat away from PCB and lower down the temperature up to 4.1 degrees!
2oz Copper PCB
2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking, it's able to support the latest DDR4 memory modules with most extreme memory performance!
RULE YOUR OWN LIGHTING WAY - POLYCHROME RGB
ASRock motherboards deliver stunning performance and superior aesthetics to rule your own colorful lighting way! ASRock offers a very comprehensive control to perform the built-in RGB LEDs or the connected LED strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and any RGB devices smoothly. Devices can be synchronized across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories as well.
Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
Welcome to the new Wi-Fi standard! ASRock’s motherboard equipped with next generation Intel Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax adapter. The speed will be working up to 2.4Gbps and it will also natively operate with both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz simultaneously. Significant improvement in bi-directional MU-MIMO support is another attractive feature as well.
Dragon 2.5 Gb/s LAN
The intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups, Automatically detects and accelerates game traffic ahead of other network traffic for smoother, stutter-free in-game performance and the competitive edge.
Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]
- The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 4.0 standard, The various benefits include
- Extra anchor points
- Stronger latch
- Ensure signal stability
- Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
The 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.
Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C header delivers up to 10 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case.
Gold Audio Jacks
Everything will wear off in time, but gold looks better! Gold audio jack provides stable sound transmission!
Water Pump Header
This is not only a standard CPU fan header, but also supports water pumps! This header provides a maximum of 2A power for supporting the most popular water pumps. User also can adjust the voltage of water pump to get higher cooling performance with lower noise.
Live Update & APP Shop
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download. You can also easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Full Spike Protection
Some sensitive digital components on the motherboard are vulnerable to power surges, the excessive current may cause your system to malfunction immediately. ASRock Full Spike Protection includes various technologies to prevent your motherboard’s components from being damaged by these unexpected voltage spikes.
Unique Feature
- ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2: ASRock Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (10 Gb/s), ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s), ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)ASRock Super Alloy: XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink, Premium 60A Power Choke, 50A Dr.MOS, Premium Memory Alloy Choke (Reduces 70 core loss compared to iron powder choke), Combo Caps (Nichicon 12K Black Caps), Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors), I/O Armor, Matte Black PCB, High Density Glass Fabric PCB, 2oz Copper PCB 2.5G LAN, Intel 802.11ax WiFi, ASRock Steel Slots, ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink, ASRock Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3),ASRock Ultra USB Power, ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports), ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
CPU
- Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors and 11th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1200)Digi Power design15 Power Phase designSupports InteTurbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology, Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPUs, Supports ASRck BCLK Full-range Overclocking, Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine III
Memory
- Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots, 1th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 5000+(OC)*, 10th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 4666+(OC), Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode), Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB, Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0, 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots,
BIOS
- 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI supportACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events., SMBIOS 2.7 Support, CPU Core/Cache, CPU GT, DRAM, VPPM, VCCSFR, VCCPLL, VCCSTG, VCCSTG_OUT, PCH Voltage, VCCIO, VCCST, VCCSA, CPU Internal PLL, GT PLL, Ring PLL, System Agent PLL, Memory Controller PLL Voltage Multi-adjustment
Graphics
- Hardware Accelerated Codecs: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8bit, HEVC/H.265 10bit, VP8, VP9 8bit, VP9 10bit, MPEG 2, MJPEG, VC-1, Graphics, Media & Compute: Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Intel Built In Visuals, Intel Quick Sync Video, Hybrid / Switchable Graphics, OpenCL 2.1, Display & Content Security: Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut), Microsoft PlayReady 3.0, Intel SGX Content Protection, UHD/HDR Blu-ray Disc, Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independen, t display controllersSupports HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) 30HzSupports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) 60Hz, Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 1.4 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 PortsSupports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
Audio
- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL8125BG)Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software, Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control, Visual User Friendly UI, Visual Network Usage Statistics, Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes, User Customized Priority Control, Supports Wake-On-LAN,Supports Lightning/ESD Protection, Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Supports PXE, Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel I219V), Supports Wake-On-LAN, Supports Lightning/ESD Protection, Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Supports PXE
Wireless LAN
- Intel 802.11ax WiFi ModuleSupports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/axSupports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)Supports WiFi6 802.11ax (2.4Gbps)2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technologySupports Bluetooth 5.1 + High speed class II supports MU-MIMO
Slots
- 11th Gen Intel Core Processors, 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE5: single at Gen4x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x8 (PCIE3); triple at Gen4x8 (PCIE1) / Gen4x8 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4 (PCIE5)), 10th Gen Intel Core Processors, 3 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3/PCIE5: single at Gen3x16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE3); triple at Gen3x8 (PCIE1) / Gen3x8 (PCIE3) / Gen3x4 (PCIE5)), 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots, Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX, Supports NVIDIA and SLI, Support NVIDIA SLI with NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards, Supports NVIDIA NVLink with dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX series graphics cards, Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ax PCIe WiFi module (on the rear I/O), 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Storage
- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 17), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug, 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug, Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) (Socket M2_4 works with 11th Gen Intel Core processors only), Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s), Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s), Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)
Connector
- SPI TPM Header, Power LED and Speaker Header, 2 x RGB LED Headers, 2 x Addressable LED Header, CPU Fan Connector (4-pin), CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), 6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control), 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector), 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector), Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector), Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2.0 Card only), 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel Z490) (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection) Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Intel Z490) (Supports ESD Protection)Clear CMOS Button, Dr. Debug with LED, Power Button with LED, Reset Button with LED,
Rear Panel I/O
- - 2 x Antenna Ports, PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port, HDMI Port, DisplayPort 1.4, Optical SPDIF Out Port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD Protection) USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3242) (Supports ESD Protection), 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection), 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED), BIOS Flashback Button, HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
Software and UEFI
- Software: ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning), ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software, ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- UEFI: ASRock EZ Mode, ASRock Full HD UEFI, ASRock My Favorites in UEFI, ASRock Instant Flash, ASRock Internet Flash, ASRock Easy RAID Installer