ASRock X870E Taichi Lite Motherboard
The X870E Taichi Lite delivers top-tier performance in a streamlined, functionality-focused design. Built on the Taichi philosophy of infinite potential, this motherboard is crafted to handle every task with style—shapeless, formless, and versatile for any situation.
Key Features
Superb Productivity & Performance
- PCIe Gen5 Support (Graphics & M.2) for next-generation GPUs and SSDs
- Dual Channel DDR5 memory support
- USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s) for ultra-fast connectivity
- 24+2+1 Power Phase Design with 110A SPS for VCore+SOC and enlarged heatsink armor
- Exclusive 20K Black Capacitors (1000uF) for extended durability and enhanced capacitance
- ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine support
Rock-Solid Durability
- Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB for improved signal integrity
- 8-Layer PCB with 2oz Copper Inner Layers for lower temperature and higher efficiency
- Hi-Density Power Connectors (CPU 8-pin and ATX 24-pin) for higher current and stability
- 20K Long-Lasting Black Caps (high-quality conductive polymer capacitors)
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
Ultrafast Connectivity
- 5G LAN (Realtek RTL8126) with optimized 5 Gb/s LAN connector and EMI resistance
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 Module with Bluetooth 5.4
- USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s) on the rear panel
- Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header (20 Gb/s)
Advanced Power & PCB Design
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24+2+1 Power Phase Design
Sturdy power components and smooth CPU power delivery, supporting enhanced performance and overclocking at lower temperatures. -
SPS (Smart Power Stage) Dr.MOS Design
Optimized to monitor current and temperature per phase, delivering cleaner power and improved OC capability. -
Hi-Density Power Connectors
Designed to withstand higher currents than traditional connectors, aiding system stability and lowering fire risk under heavy overclocking. -
Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
Improves signal integrity, supports PCIe 5.0 for graphics and M.2 SSDs, and increases memory overclocking potential. -
8-Layer PCB with 2oz Copper
Stable signal traces and power shapes, lower temperatures, higher energy efficiency, and long-term reliability.
Memory Performance
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8200+ (OC)
- Maximum system memory capacity: 256 GB
- Supports Intel XMP & AMD EXPO memory profiles
This board is built with high-quality materials to enable stable DDR5 overclocking via pre-tested profiles. Ensure your memory modules support Intel XMP/AMD EXPO for effortless, affordable, and satisfying overclocking.
Storage & Expansion
PCIe Slots
- CPU:
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (PCIE1 & PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes
- Supports AMD CrossFire
M.2 & SATA
- CPU:
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1 x Blazing M.2 (M2_1, Key M)
- Type 2280, PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s)
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Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_2, Key M), Type 2280, PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
- 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_3, Key M), Type 2280, PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
- 1 x Hyper M.2 (M2_4, Key M), Type 2280, PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
RAID Support
- RAID 0, 1, 10 for SATA storage devices
- RAID 0, 1, 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Next-Gen Storage & Cooling
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PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2
Supports the latest PCIe 5.0 standard, delivering twice the bandwidth of the previous generation and up to 128 GB/s transfer speeds for next-gen SSDs. -
PWM/DC Fan Support
Fan headers auto-detect PWM/DC mode, enabling fine-tuned fan curves and quieter operation.
Networking & Wireless
Wired LAN
- 5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s)
- Optimized 5 Gb/s LAN connector with patent-pending design and superior EMI resistance for high-speed, stable networking.
Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth
- 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
- Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
- 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz bands
- 160 MHz channel bandwidth (6 GHz band)
- 1 antenna supporting 2T2R diversity
- Supports MU-MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.4
Enhanced VR & AR Experience
Wi-Fi 7 offers higher throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation (MLO) for smoother, more immersive VR/AR and real-time interactive experiences.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
Enables simultaneous use of multiple bands and channels to boost speed and throughput while reducing latency.
New Wi-Fi Antenna Design
Engineered for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications and stable wireless connections.
USB & Connectivity
Rear USB
- CPU:
- 2 x USB4 Type-C (40 Gb/s)
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2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
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Chipset:
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
- 2 x USB 2.0
USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.
USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.
Internal USB Headers
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Front Panel Header (20 Gb/s)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (support 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 x USB 2.0 ports)
Display & Graphics
- CPU Support: AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000 Series
- Chipset: AMD X870E
- Integrated AMD RDNA Graphics (actual support varies by CPU)
Video Outputs
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible
- Supports HDR, HDCP 2.3
- Max resolution: 4K @ 120 Hz
- 2 x USB4 (video output)
- Supports HDCP 2.3
- Max resolution: 8K @ 30 Hz
Audio
- Realtek ALC4082 5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
- WIMA Audio Capacitors (rear outputs)
- ESS SABRE9219 DAC for rear audio (130 dB SNR)
- Individual PCB layers for left/right audio channels
- Direct Drive Technology for front headphone port (supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
- Nahimic Audio software support
Rear panel includes:
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out
- 1 x Line Out (Gold jack)
- 1 x Microphone In (Gold jack)
RGB Lighting
POLYCHROME RGB
- Onboard RGB and addressable RGB headers
- Connects to compatible LED strips, CPU fans, coolers, chassis, and other devices
- Synchronize lighting effects across Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories for fully customized lighting setups.
Headers:
- 1 x RGB LED Header
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers
Cooling & Power Connectors
- 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 Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
- 3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
Power
- 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density)
- 2 x 8-pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density)
Internal Headers & Controls
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)
- 1 x Dr. Debug LED
- 1 x Power Button with LED
- 1 x Reset Button with LED
Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ‑45 5G LAN Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Button
- 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
- 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold)
- 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold)
Software & UEFI
Included Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- ASRock XFast LAN
UEFI Features
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
Included Accessories
- 4 x SATA Data Cables
- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
- 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
- 3 x Thermistor Cables
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series |
| Chipset | AMD X870E |
| Memory | 4 x DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 8200+ (OC), max 256 GB, ECC/non-ECC un-buffered, XMP & EXPO support |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD RDNA (varies by CPU); HDMI 2.1 (4K 120 Hz), USB4 (8K 30 Hz) |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082, 5.1 CH HD Audio, WIMA caps, ESS SABRE9219 DAC, Nahimic |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8126 5G LAN (10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mb/s) |
| Wireless | 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8); 1 x Vertical M.2 (Key E, 2230 WiFi/BT) |
| M.2 Storage | 1 x PCIe Gen5x4 (Blazing M.2); 3 x PCIe Gen4x4 (Hyper M.2) |
| SATA | 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s |
| RAID | RAID 0/1/10 for SATA & M.2 NVMe |
| Rear USB | 2 x USB4 Type-C; 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A; 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A; 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Front USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C; 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers; 2 x USB 2.0 headers |
| Form Factor | EATX, 12.0" x 10.5" (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm); 8-layer PCB; 2oz copper |
| OS Support | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit |
| Certifications | FCC, CE; ErP/EuP ready (with ErP/EuP ready PSU) |
The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite combines a functionality-first design with powerful performance, advanced connectivity, and durable construction—ideal for enthusiasts seeking a high-end AM5 platform with PCIe 5.0, DDR5, Wi-Fi 7, and USB4 capabilities.
