The ASROCK Z890 TAICHI OCF is an advanced M-ATX motherboard engineered to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with an LGA1851 socket. This motherboard integrates high-performance features and robust connectivity, making it suitable for demanding computing environments and professional applications.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
  • 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots with Dual Channel support
  • Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slots
  • Advanced storage with 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4) and multiple Hyper M.2 slots
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C and extensive USB connectivity
  • Integrated 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth

Optimized Power Delivery

Equipped with a 22+1+2+1+1 power phase design and 110A SPS for VCore, this motherboard provides stable and efficient power delivery to ensure peak performance for your Intel Core Ultra Processor, even under heavy loads.

Robust Networking & Connectivity

Benefit from a wide array of high-speed connectivity options, including Dual Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 5 USB 3.2 Gen1, and 3 USB 2.0 ports. Enjoy reliable and ultra-fast internet with 5G LAN and 802.11be Wi-Fi 7, complemented by integrated Bluetooth.

Superior Audio & Expansion Capabilities

Experience immersive sound quality thanks to the Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, complemented by Nahimic Audio technology. Expand your system with 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 1 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and versatile storage options including 4 SATA3, 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4), and 5 Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen4 x4, with two supporting SATA3).

Enhanced Durability & Overclocking Tools

This motherboard supports features like BIOS Flashback and Memory OC Shield, designed for system stability and advanced customization. With 20K Caps boasting 1000uF capacitance and a Professional Overclocking Toolkit, it is built for resilience and performance tuning.

Technical Specifications

CPU
 - Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851RL-ILM)
- Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
- Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
- Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
- Integrated NPU for dedicated AI acceleration
- Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine
Chipset
- Intel Z890
Memory - Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 12735MHz+(OC)*
- Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x
BIOS
- 2 x 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Graphics
- Intel Xe LPG Graphics Architecture
- 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4/USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio
LAN - 5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8126
Wireless LAN
- 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
- Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band*
- Supports 320MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band*
- 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.4
- Supports MU-MIMO
Slots CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x16 mode*
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x8 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot (PCIE1), supports x4 mode*
- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
- Supports AMD CrossFire™
- 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE2 and PCIE3)
Storage
CPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
ASMedia ASM1061:
- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
RAID
CPU:
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C (Rear)
Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 Rear, 4 Front)
- 3 x USB 2.0 (Front)
Connector - 2 x Thermistor Cable Headers
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 4 x Addressable LED Headers*
- 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (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 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x 6 pin Graphics 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 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 Heater Header
- 1 x ElmorLabs OCP Header
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
- 1 x Power Button with LED
- 1 x Reset Button with LED
- 1 x Retry Button
- 1 x Safe Boot Button
- V-Probe™: 11-set of onboard voltage measurement points laid
- Rapid OC Buttons: +/- buttons to adjust OC frequency
- 6 x OC Switches
- 1 x Slow Mode Switch
- 1 x LN2 Mode Switch
- 1 x NickShih's OC Profile 1 Button with LED
- 1 x NickShih's OC Profile 2 Button with LED
- 1 x NickShih's OC Profile 3 Button with LED
Rear Panel I/O - 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)**
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Button
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- 1 x BIOS Selection Switch
- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- 10 Layer PCB
- 2oz Copper PCB
OS
- Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which processors are compatible with this motherboard?

A: The ASROCK Z890 TAICHI OCF supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the LGA1851 socket.

Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?

A: It features 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots and supports Dual Channel memory configurations.

Q: What are the main networking features available?

A: This motherboard offers 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7, and integrated Bluetooth for comprehensive networking.

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