ASRock X870E Taichi Lite AM5 ATX Motherboard

Harness the power of true adaptability and unmatched performance with the ASRock X870E Taichi Lite AM5 ATX Motherboard, where minimalist design meets maximum capability. Inspired by the philosophy of boundless potential, the Taichi Lite is engineered to be as fluid and adaptable as water—ready to evolve with the needs of high-performance gamers, creators, and professionals alike. Supporting AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors with the latest AMD X870E chipset, this motherboard provides top-tier specs including dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, DDR5 memory overclocking up to 8200+ MHz, and blazing-fast USB4 Type-C connectivity. Whether you're building a next-gen gaming powerhouse or a productivity-driven workstation, the Taichi Lite delivers unwavering stability and responsiveness.

This board is armed with four M.2 slots, including a Blazing M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4 capable of 128 Gb/s transfer speeds for next-gen NVMe SSDs, and six SATA3 ports for expansive storage options. ASRock’s exclusive 5Gb/s LAN with superior EMI resistance, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 ensure rock-solid networking whether you're streaming, gaming, or working from home. Cooling is handled with precision, thanks to smart fan speed control across multiple headers, enhanced by extra-large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsinks for consistent thermal performance. Integrated USB4 (40Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20Gbps) ensure lightning-fast connectivity for external devices, while a rich rear I/O includes HDMI 2.1, multiple high-speed USB ports, and onboard BIOS Flashback and Clear CMOS buttons for easy DIY setup.

Sound and visuals are elevated with Nahimic Audio, Realtek ALC4082, and ESS SABRE9219 DAC, ensuring immersive 5.1 channel sound, 130dB SNR output, and up to 600-ohm headset support. The built-in Polychrome SYNC and SignalRGB integration offer custom RGB control with addressable headers to create a visually synchronized, reactive lighting setup across compatible components. Whether it's stunning aesthetics, efficient cooling, ultra-low latency networking, or lightning-fast storage you’re after, the ASRock X870E Taichi Lite delivers a versatile, future-ready platform built to evolve with your ambition.

FEATURES:

• AMD AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors


• PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Slot for next-gen GPU bandwidth and durability


• Blazing-fast Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN for ultra-low-latency connectivity


• Supports DDR5 memory overclocking up to 8200+ MHz for extreme performance


• Four M.2 slots, including one Hyper Gen5 x4 for lightning-fast NVMe storage


• Extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation for enhanced cooling


• Enhanced USB4 Type-C technology brings speed and versatility


• Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience


• Polychrome SYNC and SignalRGB for vivid, addressable lighting control

SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU & Chipset
  
  
  
  • Socket: AMD AM5
  
  
  • Supported CPUs: AM5 Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Processors
  
  
  • Chipset: AMD X870E
  
  
  
  


• Memory
  
  
  
  • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
  
  
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
  
  
  • Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+(OC)
  
  
  • Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
  
  
  • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
  
  
  
  


• Graphics Output
  
  
  
  • Integrated AMD RDNA™ graphics (Actual support may vary by CPU)
  
  
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
  
  
  • 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 30Hz
  
  
  
  


• Expansion Slots


• CPU:
  
  
  
  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes
  
  
  
  


• Chipset:
  
  
  
  • 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
  
  
  • Supports AMD CrossFire™
  
  
  
  


• Storage


• CPU:
  
  
  
  • 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode
  
  
  
  


• Chipset:
  
  
  
  • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
  
  
  • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
  
  
  • 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
  
  
  • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
  
  
  
  


• Networking
  
  
  
  • LAN: Realtek RTL8126
  
  
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 Module (802.11be 2x2) with Bluetooth 5.4
  
  
  • Dual-band 2×2 support with 6GHz band
  
  
  
  


• USB Ports


• CPU:
  
  
  
  • 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
  
  
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  
  
  
  


• Chipset:
  
  
  
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
  
  
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
  
  
  • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
  
  
  • 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
  
  
  
  


• Audio
  
  
  
  • 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
  
  
  • WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Rear Outputs)
  
  
  • ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Rear Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
  
  
  • Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
  
  
  • Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
  
  
  • Nahimic Audio
  
  
  
  


• Connector
  
  
  
  • 3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
  
  
  • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
  
  
  • 1 x RGB LED Header
  
  
  • 3 x Addressable LED Headers
  
  
  • 2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
  
  
  • 4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
  
  
  • 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
  
  
  • 1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
  
  
  • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  
  
  • 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  
  
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
  
  
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
  
  
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
  
  
  • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
  
  
  • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
  
  
  • 1 x Power Button with LED
  
  
  • 1 x Reset Button with LED
  
  
  
  


• RGB & Aesthetics
  
  
  
  • 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
  
  
  • 1 x RGB LED Header
  
  
  • 3 x Addressable LED Headers
  
  
  
  


• DIY Features
  
  
  
  • BIOS Flashback Button
  
  
  • Auto Driver Installer (via LAN)
  
  
  • Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
  
  
  
  


• Rear I/O Ports
  
  
  
  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  
  
  • 1 x HDMI Port
  
  
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  
  
  • 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
  
  
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
  
  
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)
  
  
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
  
  
  • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
  
  
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  
  
  • 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
  
  
  • 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
  
  
  • 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
  
  
  
  


• Software & UEFI


• Software:
  
  
  
  • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
  
  
  • ASRock Polychrome SYNC
  
  
  • ASRock XFast LAN
  
  
  
  


• UEFI:
  
  
  
  • ASRock EZ Mode
  
  
  • ASRock Full HD UEFI
  
  
  • ASRock Auto Driver Installer
  
  
  • ASRock Instant Flash
  
  
  
  


• Form Factor
  
  
  
  • EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm
  
  
  • 8 Layer PCB
  
  
  • 2oz Copper PCB
  
  
  
  


• OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit


• Certifications: FCC, CE | ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• ASRock X870E Taichi Lite AM5 ATX Motherboard x1


• SATA Data Cables x4


• ASRock Wi-Fi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna x1


• ARGB Splitter Cable x1


• Thermistor Cables x3

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