The ASROCK Z790 TAICHI CARRARA LGA1700 EATX Motherboard offers a foundational component for your high-performance system. This motherboard is designed for compatibility with LGA1700 processors and features an EATX form factor, providing a robust platform for demanding setups.
Key Features at a Glance
- Supports LGA1700 socket processors
- EATX form factor for advanced builds
- Based on the Z790 chipset series
- ASROCK brand quality for reliable performance
- Taichi Carrara series design
Robust EATX Form Factor
The EATX form factor of this ASROCK Z790 TAICHI CARRARA motherboard provides ample space for components and robust power delivery solutions, making it suitable for advanced system configurations.
LGA1700 Socket Support
Equipped with the LGA1700 socket, the ASROCK Z790 TAICHI CARRARA Motherboard is ready to support compatible processors, forming the core of a powerful computing platform.
ASROCK Z790 Series Foundation
As part of the Z790 series, this ASROCK motherboard delivers a reliable platform for various computing needs, built upon established chipset capabilities.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Unique Features |
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- 12CM Carrara Edition Cooling FAN
- Dual Channel DDR5
- USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
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| Durability |
- 24+1+2 Power Phase, 105A SPS for VCore+GT with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
- Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors)
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| Connectivity |
- Killer 2.5G LAN, Killer 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Killer DoubleShot Pro
- Front Panel Type-C 60W Fast Charging (20V/3A)
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
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| EZ Update |
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
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| CPU |
- Supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)
- Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
- Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
- Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
- Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine
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| Chipset |
Intel Z790 |
| Memory |
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7400+(OC)*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
*1DPC 1R Up to 7400+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively. 1DPC 2R Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively. 2DPC 1R Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4000 MHz Natively. 2DPC 2R Up to 4800+ MHz (OC), 3600 MHz Natively.
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| BIOS |
256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support |
| Graphics |
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
- 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz**
*Intel UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. **Supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
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| Audio |
- 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
- WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs)
- ESS SABRE9218 DAC for Front Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
- Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
- Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
- Nahimic Audio
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| LAN |
- 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Killer E3100G)
- Supports Killer LAN Software
- 1 x Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s (Intel I219V)
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| Wireless LAN |
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band support*
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth 5.3 + High speed class II
- Supports MU-MIMO
- Supports Killer LAN Software
- Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro
*Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows 11.
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| Slots |
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes*
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVio/CNVio2
- Supports AMD CrossFire
- 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2)
* If M2_1 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode. If PCIE2 is occupied, M2_1 will be disabled. If PCIE3 is occupied, SATA3_0~3 will be disabled.
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| Storage |
- 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*
- 5 x Hyper M.2 Sockets (M2_3 to M2_5), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors**
*Supports Intel Volume Management Device (VMD). **If PCIE3 is occupied, SATA3_0~3 will be disabled.
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| RAID |
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
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| USB |
- 2 x USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (6 Rear, 4 Front)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
*All USB ports support ESD Protection
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| Connector |
- 1 x SPI TPM Header
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header*
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
- 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
- 6 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (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 12V 6 pin Power Connector for Fast Charging (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel 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 Clear CMOS Button
- 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
- 1 x Power Button with LED
- 1 x Reset Button with LED
*Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip **Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip ***CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W). ****CPU_FAN2/WP_3A supports the fan power up to 3A (36W). *****CHA_FAN1~6/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W). ******Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 20V@3A (60W) fast charging.
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| Rear Panel I/O |
- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 2 x USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports
- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
*Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 9V@3A (27W) / 5V@3A (15W) charging
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| Software and UEFI |
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- Killer Control Center
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
UEFI: ASRock EZ Mode, ASRock Full HD UEFI, ASRock My Favorites in UEFI, ASRock Auto Driver Installer, ASRock Instant Flash, ASRock Easy RAID Installer
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| Accessories |
- 1 x User Manual
- 4 x SATA Data Cables
- 1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket
- 1 x 12CM Carrara Edition Cooling FAN
- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
- 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
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| Form Factor |
EATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 10.5-in, 30.5 cm x 26.7 cm |
| OS |
Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit |
| Certifications |
- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
- CEC Tier II ready
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What socket type does the ASROCK Z790 TAICHI CARRARA Motherboard support?
A: It supports the LGA1700 socket type.
Q: What is the form factor of the ASROCK Z790 TAICHI CARRARA Motherboard?
A: This motherboard features an EATX form factor.
Q: What chipset is featured on this ASROCK motherboard?
A: The ASROCK Z790 TAICHI CARRARA Motherboard utilizes the Z790 chipset.