ASRock B550 Taichi [5/102] Chapter 1 introduction 1

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Package Contents 1

1.2 Specications 2

1.3 Motherboard Layout 8

1.4 I/O Panel 10

Chapter 2 Installation 12

2.1 Installing the CPU 13

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 23

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 26

2.5 Jumpers Setup 28

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29

2.7 Smart Switches 35

2.8 Dr. Debug 37

2.9 CrossFireX

, 3-Way CrossFireX

and Quad CrossFireX

Operation Guide 43

2.9.1 Installing Two CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 43

2.9.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

-Ready Graphics Cards 45

2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 47

2.11 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_2) 50