ASRock Z690 Taichi driver and firmware
Related ASRock Z690 Taichi Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for ASRock Z690 Taichi and other ASRock manuals at ManualOwl.com
User Manual - Page 3
... assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
INTEL END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING.
LICENSE...
User Manual - Page 7
... Guide (M2_3)
52
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
57
3.1 Installing Drivers
57
3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
58
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
58
3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
58
3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
61
3.3.1 UI Overview
61
3.3.2 Apps
62
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
65
3.3.4 Setting
66
3.4 Nahimic Audio...
User Manual - Page 9
... VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Z690 Taichi Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z690 Taichi Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z690 Taichi Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x Graphics Card Holder (Optional) • 1 x Wireless Dongle USB...
User Manual - Page 12
... 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 Software • Supports Killer DoubleShot™ Pro
Rear Panel I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 2 x USB...
User Manual - Page 20
... the environment. * Wi-Fi 6E (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. * A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
12
English
User Manual - Page 48
... Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the...
User Manual - Page 51
Z690 Taichi
2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup
Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates.
Step 3...
User Manual - Page 65
Z690 Taichi
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the ...
User Manual - Page 66
...is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities.
3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. After the installation, you will find the icon "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" on your desktop. Double-click the "ASRock Motherboard Utility...
User Manual - Page 69
... and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
Double-click utility.
on your desktop to access ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
*You need to be connected to the Internet to download...
User Manual - Page 73
Z690 Taichi
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
Installing BIOS or Drivers
When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2
to see more details.
Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3
Click Update to start the ...
User Manual - Page 79
Z690 Taichi
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY
4.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
User Manual - Page 84
... set up overclocking features.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
CPU Configuration CPU Information
This item allows users to browse the CPU information.
CPU Configuration CPU Ratio
The CPU speed is determined by the CPU...
User Manual - Page 117
... Ind_ USB port, other USB/SATA ports will be disabled. [Disable Independent Ports] This item allows you to disable Ind_SATA and Ind_USB port.
Instant Flash
Save UEFI files in your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to update your UEFI.
Intel MEI Flash
Starts BIOS recovery flash.
Internet Flash - DHCP (Auto IP), Auto
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 7
Installing Windows® on a RAID volume
After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, please follow the steps below. STEP 1
Please download the drivers from ASRock's website (https://www.asrock.com/index.asp) and unzip the files to a USB flash drive or copy the files from ASRock's motherboard support CD.
STEP 2 Press at system POST to launch the boot menu and choose the item "UEFI: " to install Windows&#...
RAID Installation Guide - Page 8
STEP 3 (If the drive that you plan to install Windows is available, please go to STEP 6) If during the Windows installation process the target drive is not available, please click .
STEP 4 Click to find the driver on your USB flash drive.
8
RAID Installation Guide - Page 10
STEP 7 Please follow Windows' installation instructions to finish the process.
STEP 8 After the Windows installation is finished, please install the Rapid Storage Technology driver and utility from ASRock's website. https://www.asrock.com/index.asp
10
Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 2
Installation Instructions 1. Download the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software from Intel website. Save the file to a known location on your computer's hard drive. 2. Locate the file on your hard drive and double-click it. 3. Click Continue (if needed) to launch the installation program. 4. Click Next at the Welcome screen.
5. Click Next.
2
Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 12
... to load the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver during operating system setup.
The F6 installation method is not required for Microsoft Windows 7 or Note
Microsoft Windows 8.
Enable RAID in System BIOS
Use the instructions included with your motherboard to enable RAID in the system BIOS.
1. Click F2 or Delete to enter the BIOS Setup program after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide - Page 13
... F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. This message appears at the beginning of Windows setup (during text-mode phase).
Nothing will happen immediately after pressing F6. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers. You will then be prompted Note with a screen asking you to load support for mass storage device(s).
2. Press S to Specify Additional Device. 3. When you see...