ASUS ROG Strix TRX40 E Gaming Motherboard

ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming 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 PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, the latest 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 networking, and eight USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.

Features

---

Specifications

---

CPU

Built in AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series Desktop Processors
* Refer to ASUS for CPU support list

Chipset

AMD TRX40

Memory

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series Desktop processors
8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB, DDR4 4666(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4333(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/ 3200/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

Quad Channel Memory Architecture
* Refer to ASUS for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series Desktop processors
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16/x16/x16)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4

Storage

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series Desktop processors :
2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

AMD TRX40 chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with vertical M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

AMD TRX40 chipset :
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 10

LAN

Realtek® RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN
Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst V Technology

Wireless Data Network

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth® 5.0
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports 2x2 MU-MIMO
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160. Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® 5.0

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
- Dual OP Amplifiers
- Supports : 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

Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- DTS® Sound Unbound
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic Radar III

USB Ports

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors :
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 at back panel, red)

AMD TRX40 chipset :
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)

AMD TRX40 chipset :
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 at back panel, red, 3 x Type-A+1 x Type-C)

AMD TRX40 chipset :
8 x USB 2.0 port(s)

ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 1 controller :
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)

ROG Exclusive Features

ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
- Sonic Radar III
- Overwolf

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 ports

LiveDash OLED 1.3 ”

AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Addressable Gen 2 Header

ASUS Exclusive Features :
- USB BIOS FlashBack™
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Pre-mounted I/O Shield
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
- BIOS FlashBack™ Button

ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector

Back I/O Ports

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (7 x Type-A+1 x Type-C)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)

Internal I/O Ports

2 x Aura RGB Strip Header
2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 2 with vertical M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support(SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
1 x TPM header
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
0 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ button(s)
1 x System panel connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x Chipset Fan Header
1 x VRM_HS_FAN Header

BIOS

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2

Support Disc

Drivers
ASUS Utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Operating System

Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Product Images

---