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Extended ATX motherboard with black finish and silver heatsinks

ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi Lite AMD motherboard

SKU CH-08EA-915JS MPN X870E Taichi Lite

Extended ATX board for AM5 Ryzen CPUs with 24+2+1 110A phases, four DDR5 slots up to 8200 MT/s, two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, one Gen5 and three Gen4 M.2 sockets, six SATA ports.

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 8200+(OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB

Option X870E TAICHI LITE

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Style Black

  • Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors with AM5 socket
  • 24+2+1 phase power design with 110A SPS for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 8200 MT/s OC with 256 GB maximum capacity
  • Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots plus one Gen5 M.2 and three Gen4 M.2 sockets
  • Realtek ALC4082 audio with ESS SABRE9219 DAC reaching 130 dB SNR

Platform foundation

The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite is an Extended ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors on the AM5 socket. It targets builders who need high core counts, fast storage and strong overclocking headroom in a single board.

Power and storage upgrades

A 24+2+1 phase design with 110A SPS stages and 1000uF 20K capacitors delivers cleaner current to the CPU. One CPU-linked M.2 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 (128 Gb/s) while three chipset M.2 slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports add high-capacity NVMe and SATA RAID 0, 1 and 10 options.

Installation notes

The Extended ATX form factor requires a compatible case; verify clearance before mounting. Memory population follows a dual-channel layout across four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB at 8200+ MT/s via EXPO or XMP 3.0. PCIe 5.0 x16 slots operate at x16 or x8/x8 depending on the processor generation installed.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors with AM5 socket
  • 24+2+1 phase power design with 110A SPS for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 8200 MT/s OC with 256 GB maximum capacity
  • Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots plus one Gen5 M.2 and three Gen4 M.2 sockets
  • Realtek ALC4082 audio with ESS SABRE9219 DAC reaching 130 dB SNR

Specifications

BrandASRock
ModelX870E Taichi Lite
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 8200+(OC)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0
ECC SupportedYes
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 5.0 x162 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE2), support x16 or x8/x8 modes
Other Slots* PCIE1 and PCIE2 will run at Gen5x16 with 9000 and 7000 series processors, Gen4x8 with 8000 (Phoenix 1) series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000 (Phoenix 2) series processors.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
- Supports AMD CrossFire
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
- 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 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*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* M2_1 is the first priority for M.2 installation.
* M2_1 will run at Gen5x4 with 9000 and 7000 series processors and Gen4x4 with 8000
(Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2) series processors.
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID ControllerSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC4082
Audio ChannelsWIMA Audio Capacitors (For Rear Outputs)
ESS SABRE9219 DAC for Rear Panel Audio (130dB SNR)
Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
Direct Drive Technology on Front headphone port (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets)
Nahimic Audio
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8126CG
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports2 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) (USB32_12 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_34 supports Ultra USB Power.)
2 x USB 2.0 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 5V@3A (15W) charging
Onboard USB2 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)
Other Connectors3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
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 Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)
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 St
Form FactorExtended ATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 10.5"
Power Pin1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
BIOS Feature256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
SoftwareSoftware
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- ASRock XFast LAN
* These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
Windows 11Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
FeaturesSuperb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
- USB4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
- Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
- 24+2+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore+SOC with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
- 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
Ultrafast Connectivity
- 5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
Package Contents4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
3 x Thermistor Cables
Shipping weight2.81 kg
Package size356 × 318 × 81 mm

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Questions about this item

How long do the 20K Black capacitors on the VRM last before they need replacing?

The 20K Black capacitors are rated for 20000 hours at their maximum operating temperature, offering a longer lifespan than the previous 560uF design.

What limits the PCIe 5.0 x16 slots to x8 or x4 speeds under sustained loads?

With Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 processors the slots run at Gen4x8, and with Phoenix 2 at Gen4x4; full Gen5x16 requires Ryzen 9000 or 7000 series CPUs.

How much power does the 24+2+1 phase VRM draw when the board runs all day?

The VRM uses 110A SPS stages for VCore and SOC, designed for stable output with lower ripple under continuous high-load operation.

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