Description
ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E Motherboard For AMD® 3rd Gen Threadripper™ Processors:
16 power stages, on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.5 Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2, SATA, three M.2, OLED and Aura Sync RGB lighting
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- Ready for the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series Processors
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- Maximized Connectivity: Three M.2 drives and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
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- Unmatched Personalization: OLED and Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
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- Optimal Power Solution: 16 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
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- Gaming Connectivity: Three M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and Type-C front panel connector
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- Gaming Networking: 2.5Gbps LAN and Intel® Gigabit Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO, and gateway teaming via GameFirst V
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- Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with SupremeFX S1220, DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III to draw you deeper into the action
The Gaming Motherboard for AMD TRX40 Threadripper™
The ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming Motherboard blends stunning gaming aesthetics with high-end desktop performance for do-it-all builds for users that like to work hard and play hard!
A variety of design touches show off its cyberpunk origins, including a translucent I/O shroud glows under Aura lighting and a striking rainfall pattern on the VRM & chipset heatsinks.
When it comes to performance, ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming delivers with a wealth of ultrafast connectivity options, including three PCle 4.0 M.2 slots, the latest 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 networking, and 8x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.
Features
SOLID HARDWARE SPECS
With comprehensive cooling options and robust power delivery to fuel CPUs with more cores, plus faster storage and memory, ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming provides all the essentials you need to harness the full potential of components in your build for top-tier gaming performance.
Digital power control and an array of power stages ensures ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming has the muscle to control the latest Threadripper™ CPUs.
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- Power Connector
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- Controller
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- Power Stage
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- Choke
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- Capacitor
ProCool II Power Connectors
ProCool II sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines and have a metal armor for improved heat dissipation. The connector’s lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and improves reliability.
COOLING INNOVATION
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- Active VRM Heatsink
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- Stacked-Fin Heatsink
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- Dual M.2 Heatsinks
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- Backplate
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- Thermal Pad
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- Active Chipset Heatsink
Cooler by Design
ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming Series Motherboards feature the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the BIOS.
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- CPU
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- M.2 Slots
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- Chassis
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- VRM
The ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming Series Motherboard features the most comprehenisve cooling options ever, configuarble via Fan Epert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. For example, the DELTA low noise Fan is validated at 60,000 Hours, or 7 years of 24/7 use.
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- Air Duct
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- SoC Heatsink
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- Finned Heatsink
GAMING ENHANCEMENT
ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming is engineered with the latest connectivity for the best gaming experiences. Transfer files faster and banish lag as you secure more victories.
DDR4-4666MHz+ Overclocking
The TRX40 platform delivers ample bandwidth on multiple fronts. Its quad-channel memory controller supports up to 256 GB of DDR4 memory across eight slots and an optimized trace layout enables DDR4 memory overclocking with maxed-out speeds for your build.
CPU: AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen™ | Threadripper™ 3960X | DRAM: Crucial BLE8G4D40BEEAK.M8FE1 | Motherboard: ROG STRIX TRX40-E GAMING | Water-cooling: Corsair H115
ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming features triple M.2 slots. The M.2_3 slot supports both SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 modes, and the other slots support PCIe 4.0 x4 for NVMe. Together, they give you the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface available.
NEXT-GEN CONNECTIVITY
ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming amps up networking with 2.5G Ethernet and next-gen Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) that surpasses gigabit speeds to take your LAN to the next level. With ROG GameFirst software that offers multi-gate teaming, you’ll enjoy the very best online gaming experience.
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- Wi-Fi 6: 802.11 ax + Bluetooth v5.0
The latest 802.11ax standard delivers high efficiency wireless connectivity for better gaming. With lower network pings in multi-user environments, 802.11ax also improves throughput and coverage over old standards
- Wi-Fi 6: 802.11 ax + Bluetooth v5.0
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- 2.5G Ethernet
2.5G on-board Ethernet kicks your Ethernet connection up a notch with an up to 2.5X bandwidth improvement. Using your existing Ethernet cable, you can take advantage this networking upgrade to experience smoother, lag-free gaming, immediately stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers
- 2.5G Ethernet
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- Intel Gigabit Ethernet
The TRX40-E Gaming has the Intel Ethernet (I211-AT) LAN chipset, ensuring data I/O with your network and the outside world is fast and smooth.It reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput too
- Intel Gigabit Ethernet
Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220A codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that’s engineered for a flat frequency response forneutral, detailed sound. To ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, delivering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset.
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- Audio Cover
Effective shielding against electromagnetic interference preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best sound quality
- Audio Cover
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- Audio-Line Shielding
Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio
- Audio-Line Shielding
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- Premium Nichicon™ Audio Capacitors
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Premium Nichicon™ Audio Capacitors
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- Dual OP Amplifiers
With two op-amps onboard you’re able to pump exceptional audio to your favorite cans, with 32-600Ω-headphone impedance for great flexibility
- Dual OP Amplifiers
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- S1220 Audio CODEC
n10x DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
- S1220 Audio CODEC
DESIGN & CUSTOMIZATION
A host of design touches, including a unique cyber-text pattern, plus customization options, comprehensive validation lists, and the most diverse ecosystem of components in the industry make building and personalizing a gaming rig with ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming wonderfully easy.
OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance, accented by aesthetics to Outshine the Competition. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB header — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.
STRIKING NEW DESIGN
ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming strikes an arresting pose, with or without RGB. A unique RGB rainfall pattern on the VRM heatsink provides a colorful accent to this critical component. The I/O shroud sports a laser-engraved ROG logo topped with an acrylic plate imprinted with ROG’s signature cybertext patterns, so switching on the lights illuminates a whole new aesthetic dimension — unique style with a cyberpunk edge.
LIVE Dash OLED
ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming is equipped with LiveDash, a built-in 33mm OLED panel that displays useful information and customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, LiveDash shows key progress stats in simple language and via traditional POST codes. Then, during normal operation, the panel shows a choice of CPU frequency, device temperatures, fan speeds or information from the Water Cooling Zone. You’re even able to customize the default LiveDash GIF, so that it’ll display your own image or animation.
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- Hardware Monitoring
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- Custom Logos and Images
TUNE YOUR RIG THE WAY YOU WANT TO
The ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming motherboard features firmware controls and software utilities designed for all skill levels, making setup, tuning and system maintenance simple. With options from overclocking and cooling to managing network performance and audio characteristics, you can configure your ROG Strix gaming build to perform the way you want.
5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart by dynamically optimizing essential aspects of your system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.
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- TPU Insight
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- EPU Guidance
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- Fan Xpert 4
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- DIGI+ Power Control
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- TURBO App
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.
THE POWER OF AMD
AMD TRX40 Chipset:
The AMD TRX40 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD Socket sTRX4 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Threadripper™ series processors.
It provides full PCIe 4.0 support, 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and eight SATA 6 Gbps ports for faster data retrieval.
Ready for AMD Socket sTRX4 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Threadripper™
ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming motherboard supports the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ series processors that boast up to 32 cores at initial release.
It also features Quad-channel DDR4 Memory, 64 PCI Express® 4.0 lanes, 16 GT/s transfer speeds for Gen 4 M.2 SSDs, and built-in native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) for superior performance.
Additional Information:
System Requirements
PC with:
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- Operating System: Windows® 10, 64 bit only
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- Video Card: Requires at least one PCIe Video Card
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- CPU: AMD® Socket sTRX4 3rd Gen Threadripper™ Processors Only
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- Initially, only these Socket sTRX40 Threadripper™ Processors are supported:
Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3970X: (32C, 3.7GHz, L3:128MB, 280W)
Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3960X: (24C, 3.8GHz, L3:128MB, 280W)
- Initially, only these Socket sTRX40 Threadripper™ Processors are supported:
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- CPU: AMD® Socket sTRX4 3rd Gen Threadripper™ Processors Only
Specifications
| Make and Model | ASUS ROG Strix TRX40-E GAMING Motherboard |
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| Part Number | ROG Strix TRX40-E GAMING |
| CPU Support | AMD® Socket sTR4 3rd Gen Threadripper™ Processors Only |
| Chipset | AMD® TRX40 Chipset |
| Socket | AMD sTRX4 Socket |
| Memory | 8x DIMM DDR4-2666 RAM Slots, 128GB Max RAM (8x 16GB) Quad Channel Memory Architecture Supports Stock Clocked RAM up to DDR4-3200 Supports OC RAM up to DDR4-4666 |
| Integrated Graphics | AMD® Threadripper™ CPUs have no Integrated Graphics A PCIe Video Card is required |
| Storage | 2x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, (2242/2260/2280/22110) PCIe 4.0 x4 mode 1x M.2 Socket 3, with vertical M key, (2242/2260/2280/22110) SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 modes 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports w/ Raid 0, 1 & 10 Support |
| Expansion Slots | 3x PCIe 4.0 x16 ( x16 / x16 / x16 ) 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology |
| USB Ports | Rear I/O: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C ports 7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) Type-A ports Front Panel: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) front panel connector portMidboard: 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports via 2x 19-pin connectors 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports via 2x 19-pin connectors |
| LAN | Realtek® RTL8125-CG Chipset: 1x RJ45 2.5GbLAN Port Intel® I211-AT Chipset: 1x RJ45 Gigabit LAN PortAnti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst V Technology |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Chipset: Dual Band IEEE 802.11ax 2×2 MU-MIMO w/ Included Antennas Channel bandwidth: HT20 / HT40 / HT80 / HT160 Total Bandwidth: 1.73Gbps |
| Bluetooth® | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Chipset: Bluetooth® v5.0 |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220: – Dual OP Amplifiers – Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output 108 dB SNR recording input – Supports up to 32-Bit / 192kHz playback – 1x Rear Digital Optical S/PDIF out port – 5x Rear 3.5mm Audio jacks Audio Features: – SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology – Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer – DTS® Sound Unbound – Sonic Radar III |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C ports 7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports 4x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) Type-A ports 1x RJ45 2.5Gb LAN Anti-surge port 1x RJ45 1Gb LAN port 5x 3.5mm Audio jacks 1x Digital Optical S/PDIF out port 1x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 2x Aura RGB Strip Headers 2x Addressable Gen 2 headers 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) connectors for 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2x USB 2.0 (480Mbps) connectors for 4x USB 2.0 ports 2x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, (2242/2260/2280/22110) PCIe 4.0 x4 mode 1x M.2 Socket 2 with vertical M key, (2242/2260/2280/22110) SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 modes 1x TPM header 8x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1x CPU Fan connector 1x CPU OPT Fan connector 3x Chassis Fan connectors 1x AIO_PUMP connector 1x W_PUMP+ connector 1x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1x Thermal sensor connector 1x Power-on button 1x Clear CMOS jumper 1x Node Connector 1x USB BIOS FlashBack™ button 1x System panel connector 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector 1x Speaker connector 1x Chipset Fan Header 1x VRM_HS_FAN Header |
| Special Features | 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5: – Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages Gamer’s Guardian: – DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Highly Durable Components – DIGI+ VRM – SafeSlot – ESD Guards on LAN, Audio,and USB portsLiveDash OLED: 33mm Monochrome OLED Display AURA: – Aura Lighting Control – Addressable Gen 2 Header ASUS Exclusive Features: ASUS Q-Design: |
| ROG Exclusive Features | ROG Exclusive Software: – RAMCache III – CPU-Z – GameFirst V – Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link – Sonic Radar III – Overwolf |
| BIOS | 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 |
| Operating System | Requires Windows® 10, 64 bit No Operating Systems are not supported |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor: 305 x 244mm |
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