ASRock X299 Taichi CLX WiFi 6 LGA 2066 ATX Motherboard

The ASRock X299 Taichi CLX is an ATX motherboard for Intel Core X-series processors. Featuring the LGA 2066 socket and Intel X299 chipset, it supports demanding tasks such as virtualization and content creation. Its eight DIMM slots support a quad-channel configuration with a maximum capacity of 256 GB of unbuffered DDR4 memory, with clock speeds of up to 4200 MHz. Four PCIe Gen 3.0 x16 slots are available for multi-GPU setups or specialized expansion cards.

Storage connectivity includes ten SATA III ports and three M.2 M-key slots with RAID support. Network connectivity is provided by a Gigabit Ethernet port and a 2.5 Gigabit connection. Wireless features include integrated Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. The rear I/O panel features four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one 10 Gbps USB Type-C connector. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220 codec, which serves both the rear jacks and front-panel headers. Five chassis fan headers are distributed across the board for thermal management.

• M.2 slots support drive lengths of 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110.
• Power is provided via 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors.
• An internal Thunderbolt header supports high-bandwidth expansion cards.
• Two rear USB 2.0 Type-A ports are included for standard peripherals.
• An onboard RGB LED header allows for synchronization with compatible lighting systems.
• One PCIe Gen 3.0 x1 slot is provided for secondary hardware, such as capture or sound cards.
• A dedicated Clear CMOS button allows for a direct BIOS reset.