ASROCK B650E TAICHI User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 9
1.5 Block Diagram 11
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antenna 12
1.7 Wireless Dongle USB Bracket 13
Chapter 2 Installation 14
2.1 Installing the CPU 15
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 18
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 27
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 29
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 30
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 31
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 33
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 35
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 36
2.10 Power On 37
2.11 Jumpers Setup 38

2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 39
2.13 Smart Switches 54
2.14 Dr. Debug 58
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 64
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2 and M2_3) 67

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B650E Taichi
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock B650E Taichi motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock B650E Taichi Motherboard (EATX Form Factor)
• ASRock B650E Taichi User Manual
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (Optional)
• 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 1 x Stando for M.2 Socket (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
cations of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s
website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother-
board, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • EATX Form Factor
• 8 Layer PCB
CPU • Supports AMD Socket AM5 RyzenTM 7000 Series Processors
• Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine
Chipset • AMD B650
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
6400+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) and EXTended
Proles for Overclocking (EXPO) memory modules
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT
PCIe WiFi module
* If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
Graphics • Integrated AMD RDNATM 2 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
• 1 x USB4, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K
60Hz*

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B650E Taichi
* Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through
USB4 ports. If you want to display to a Type-C monitor, please
use CPU models with embedded graphics.
* USB4 graphics output may not be compatible with certain
Type-C monitors. Please use graphics card outputs instead.
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
LAN • 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
• Killer® E3100G
• Supports Killer LAN Soware
• Supports Killer DoubleShotTM Pro
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
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso® Win-
dows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent regula-
tion status of each country and region. It will be activated (for
supported countries) through Windows Update and soware
updates once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO
• Supports Killer LAN Soware
• Supports Killer DoubleShotTM Pro

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USB • 1 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
• 10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (8 Rear, 2 Front)
• 4 x USB 2.0 (Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s)*
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
(USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports. USB32_11 supports
Ultra USB Power.)
• 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub)
• 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)
* Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 9V@3A (27W) / 5V@3A (15W)
charging
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type
2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 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*
ASMedia ASM1061:
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
* If M2_3 is occupied, PCIE2 will be disabled.

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B650E Taichi
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe stor-
age devices*
* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support
RAID 10
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 Con-
nector)
• 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connec-
tor)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connec-
tor)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
(ReDriver)
• 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).
***** CPU_FAN2/WP_3A and CHA_FAN1~6/WP can auto
detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

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OS • Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party
overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com