ASRock Z890 Taichi Aqua WiFi DDR5 Intel Motherboard (White) — LGA1851, PCIe Gen5, Wi-Fi 7
MPN ASROCK-Z890-TAICHI-AQUA-WIFI-DDR5 · Brand ASROCK · E-ATX
The ASRock Z890 Taichi Aqua WiFi DDR5 is a flagship EATX motherboard for Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra Series 2) featuring PCIe Gen5, six M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, dual 10G+5G LAN, and an all-USB-Type-C rear I/O
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Overview
The ASRock Z890 Taichi Aqua WiFi DDR5 is ASRock's flagship EATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors (LGA1851 socket), combining custom water-cooling capability, extreme connectivity, and a distinctive all-white aesthetic. It is purpose-built for enthusiast builders who demand maximum throughput from every component in their system. At the heart of the power delivery sits a 28+1+2+1+1 phase configuration with 110A Smart Power Stages for the CPU VCore, backed by enlarged heatsink armour and a server-grade low-loss PCB constructed from 10 copper layers at 2oz density. Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 256 GB of non-ECC unbuffered memory, with XMP 3.0 support and overclocked frequencies reaching 9600 MHz or beyond in single-rank, single-DIMM-per-channel configurations. Storage enthusiasts benefit from six M.2 sockets in total — two Blazing M.2 slots running PCIe Gen5 x4 at up to 128 Gb/s each, three Hyper M.2 slots at PCIe Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s), plus one combo Hyper M.2 slot that accepts either PCIe Gen4 x4 or SATA3. Four SATA3 6 Gb/s ports round out the storage offering, and all NVMe arrays support Intel VMD with RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. Graphics expansion includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (from the CPU) and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (chipset, running at x4), with AMD CrossFire support and 15μ gold contacts on the primary PCIe slots. The rear I/O is built entirely around USB Type-C ports — two Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40 Gb/s, four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C at 10 Gb/s, and four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C — with no legacy Type-A ports on the rear panel. Networking is led by a Marvell AQC113 10 Gigabit LAN controller alongside a Realtek RTL8126 5 Gigabit LAN controller, and a Killer 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 module covering 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 320 MHz channel bandwidth and Bluetooth 5.4. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC4082 5.1-channel HD codec paired with an ESS SABRE9219 DAC delivering 130 dB SNR on front panel outputs, WIMA audio capacitors, and Nahimic Audio software. Verified Specifications: Socket: LGA1851 | Chipset: Intel Z890 | Form Factor: EATX 12.0 × 10.8 in (30.5 × 27.4 cm) | Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, max 256 GB, up to 9600+ MHz (OC) | PCIe: 2× Gen5 x16 (CPU), 1× Gen4 x16/x4 (chipset) | M.2: 2× PCIe Gen5 x4 + 3× PCIe Gen4 x4 + 1× PCIe Gen4 x4/SATA3 | SATA: 4× SATA3 6 Gb/s | USB Rear: 2× TB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s), 4× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10 Gb/s), 4× USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C | LAN: 10 GbE (Marvell AQC113) + 5 GbE (Realtek RTL8126) | Wi-Fi: 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.4 | Audio: Realtek ALC4082 + ESS SABRE9219 (130 dB SNR) | PCB: 10-layer, 2oz copper | OS: Windows 11 64-bit
Datasheet
| Form Factor | E-ATX |
|---|---|
| Chipset | – Intel® Z890 |
| CPU Type | |
| Os | – Microsoft Windows® 11 64-bit |
| Lan | 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s (Marvell AQC113) – Support Wake-On-LAN – Support PXE 1 x 5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s (Realtek RTL8126) |
| USB | CPU: – 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear) Chipset: – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front) – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear) – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front) – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear) – 4 x USB 2.0 (Front) * All USB ports support ESD Protection |
| Bios | – 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support |
| Raid | – Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices – Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| Audio | – 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec) – WIMA Audio Capacitors (For Front Outputs) – ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Front Panel Audio (130dB SNR) – Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel – Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port – Nahimic Audio |
| Slots | CPU: – 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes* Chipset: – 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 – Supports AMD CrossFire™ – 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2) *If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode and PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode. PCIE1 supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 slots. Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks |
| Memory | – Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology – 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots – Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9600MHz+(OC)* – Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) – Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB – Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x *1DPC 1R Up to 9600+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively. 1DPC 2R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively. 2DPC 1R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively. 2DPC 2R Up to 5800+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively |
| Storage | CPU: – 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode* – 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode* – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* Chipset: – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* – 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes* – 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors * Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode and PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode |
| Graphics | – Intel® Xe LPG Graphics Architecture – 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz* * 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. Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through Thunderbolt™ ports. If you want to display to a Thunderbolt™ monitor, please use CPU models with embedded graphics |
| Connector | – 3 x Thermistor Cable Headers – 1 x SPI TPM Header – 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) – 2 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Headers (20 Gb/s) – 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, CHA_FAN1~4, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W). CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~4, AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use |
| Accessories | – 4 x SATA Data Cables – 1 x USB 2.0 Bracket – 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna – 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable – 3 x Thermistor Cables |
| Wireless Lan | – 802.11be 2×2 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 – Supports Killer LAN Software * Wi-Fi 7 (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows® 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available |
| Certifications | – FCC, CE – ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) – CEC Tier II ready |
| Rear Panel I/O | – 2 x Antenna Ports – 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port – 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt™ protocol)* – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Ports (10 Gb/s) – 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Ports (USB32_TC_56 support Ultra USB Power.) – 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports – 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) * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging |
| Unique Feature | Superb Productivity – PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) – Dual Channel DDR5 – Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s) Rock-Solid Durability – Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB – 28+1+2+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore with Enlarged Heatsink Armor – Memory OC Shield – Flexible Integrated I/O Shield – 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors) Ultrafast Connectivity – Marvell 10G LAN, Realtek 5G LAN – 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module EZ Update – BIOS Flashback Button – ASRock Auto Driver Installer |
| Software And Uefi | Software – 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 *These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop |
