ASRock X570 Taichi AMD motherboard ATX

AM4 ATX motherboard for Ryzen builds

The ASRock X570 Taichi is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen processors on the AM4 socket. It supports a wide range of second and third generation Ryzen chips including the 2200G, 2600X, 3600, 3700X, 3900X and 3950X models. Fifth generation processors such as the 5600X, 5800X, 5900X and 5950X are also compatible when the BIOS is updated. The board includes an I/O shield, two SATA cables and Wi-Fi antennas.

Builders who can update BIOS versus those who cannot

This board suits builders who already own a compatible second or third generation Ryzen CPU to perform the required BIOS update before installing a fifth generation processor. It also fits users planning to run a supported second or third generation chip without any update. Buyers who only have a first generation Ryzen such as the 1300X, 1600X or 1700X cannot update the BIOS and will find the board unusable. Anyone without access to a supported older CPU should look at a different motherboard.

BIOS update requirement decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this motherboard works for you is the mandatory BIOS update for fifth generation Ryzen processors. Without a second or third generation Ryzen CPU on hand, the update cannot be performed and the system will not boot. Confirm you have a compatible 2200G, 2600, 3600, 3700X or similar processor available before purchasing.