ASROCK Taichi Carrara X670E User manual

Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer
for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request
form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp
ASRock Incorporation
e-mail: [e-mail]
ASRock EUROPE B.V.
e-mail: [e-mail]
ASRock America, Inc.
e-mail: sa[email protected]
Scan the QR code to view more manuals and documents.

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
1.8 12CM Carrara Edition Cooling FAN 14
Chapter 2 Installation 16
2.1 Installing the CPU 17
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 20
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 29
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 31
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 32
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 33
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 35
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 37
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 38
2.10 Power On 39

2.11 Jumpers Setup 40
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 41
2.13 Smart Switches 55
2.14 Dr. Debug 59
2.15 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 65
2.16 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 70
2.17 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_3) 73
2.18 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_4) 76

English
1
X670E Taichi Carrara
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara 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 X670E Taichi Carrara Motherboard (EATX Form Factor)
• ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara User Manual
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket (Optional)
• 1 x Blazing M.2 Gen5 Fan Heatsink (Optional)
• 1 x 12CM Carrara Edition Cooling FAN (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (Optional)
• 4 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.

English
2
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 X670
Memory • Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC/non-ECC, un-buered memory up to
6600+(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:
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/
x8 modes*
Chipset:
• 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT
PCIe WiFi module
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• Supports AMD CrossFireTM
• 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
• 2 x USB4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K
60Hz*

English
3
X670E Taichi Carrara
* 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
USB • 2 x USB4 Type-C (Rear)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)

English
4
• 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (3 Rear, 4 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
• 2 x USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)*
• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver)
(USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports. USB32_3 supports
Ultra USB Power.)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
• 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 2280
PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type
2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4
(64 Gb/s) modes*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280
PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
ASMedia ASM1061:
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors**
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
** If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_A1
will be disabled.

English
5
X670E Taichi Carrara
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe
storage devices
Connector • 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 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)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (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/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

English
6
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