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Motherboard TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI Motherboard TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI Oct. 25, 2019 Oct.
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Table of Contents TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI Motherboard Layout..............................................................5 TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI Motherboard Block Diagram..................................................6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................7 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 7 Product Specifications.......
TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI Motherboard Layout AMD Socket sTRX4 D_LED2 LED_C2 DDR4_C1 CPU_OPT USB2 DDR4_C2 SYS_FAN1 USB 2.0 Hub DDR4_D1 USB1 DDR4_D2 ATX_12V_1 ATX_12V_2 CPU_FAN U32G2_1 QFLED QFLASH_PLUS ATX U32G2C U32G2_2 U32G2_LAN M2_WIFI F_U32C Intel® GbE LAN 80 60 PCIEX8_1 USB 2.
TRX40 AORUS PRO WIFI Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (100~300 MHz) PCI Express 4.0 Bus x16 DDR4 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133MHz x8 2 x PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2M) 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2Q) AMD Socket sTRX4 CPU SPI Bus 1 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support LPC Bus LAN1 RJ45 x1 x1 1 PCI Express x1 Intel® GbE LAN x1 iTE® Super I/O TPM PCIe 4.0 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A M.2 WiFi Module Dual BIOS 1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P) 1 USB Type-C™, with USB 3.
Chapter 1 1-1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket sTRX4: - Support 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.
USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller CPU: - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 1 x USB Type-C™ port with USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.
Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Overheating warning Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.
1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Prepare a T20 star screwdriver. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design.
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. System Requirements -- Windows 10 64-bit operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (For the latest GPUs that support the 3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the AMD/NVIDIA® website.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Line In/Side Speaker Out The line in jack.
1-8 Internal Connectors 4 1 1 3 9 8 6 2 14 19 11 10 11 20 7 21 18 11 13 8 9 17 4 1) ATX_12V_1/ATX_12V_2 2) 3) 5 16 7 15 5 12 12) F_PANEL ATX 13) F_AUDIO CPU_FAN 14) F_U32C 4) SYS_FAN1/2 15) F_U32_1/F_U32_2 5) SYS_FAN5A/B_PUMP/SYS_FAN6A/B_PUMP 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 6) CPU_OPT 17) TPM 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 18) CLR_CMOS 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 19) BAT 9) LED_C1/LED_C2 20) THB_C 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 21) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT 11) M2M/M2Q/M2P Read the following guidelin
1/2) ATX_12V_1/ATX_12V_2/ATX (2x2, 2x4, 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. 1 1 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 Pin No.
F_USB3 F _0 _ S _ U F 7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers) _B Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection. _ F _3 _0 _ 1 Pin No. 1 2 EC_TEMP1 1 Definition SENSOR IN GND EC_TEMP2 _0 F G.QBOFM 8) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers) The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs.
_ U _ SB3BF F _0 SB3 F 10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA_ 06Gb/s Connectors) G.QBOFM SATA3 _G.QBOFM F 6 4 2 0 7 5 3 1 _0 7 G.QBOFM F 1 7 1 _0 F Pin No. G.QBOFM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\ SATA Configuration," for more information. 11) M2M/M2Q/M2P (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors) The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration.
12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- HD+ HDRESRES+ CICI+ SPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- PLED+ PLEDPW+ PW- Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED): Power LED Power Switch Speaker Connects to the power status indicator System Status LED on the chassis front panel.
_B U _ _ 3 _ _3 14) F_U32C (USB Type-C™ Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support) 20 1 1 Pin No. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Definition CC1 SBU1 SBU2 VBUS TX2+ TX2GND Pin No. 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition RX2+ RX2GND DD+ CC2 S F S S 1 B SS 1 Definition VBUS 1 2 3 TX1+ TX1GND RX1+ RX1VBUS _ 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 U 11 1 2 3 10 1 2 3 F_USB30 3 F_USB3 1 2 3 F_ _S The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and can provide one USB port. B SS 15) F_U32_1/F_U32_20 (USB 3.
_ _ _ U _ B 3 F F_USB3 F _0 17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _ _ _B 11 12 S _ 1 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition LAD0 VCC3 LAD1 No Pin LAD2 LCLK Pin No. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition LAD3 _ F GND LFRAME NC SERIRQ LRESET _0 F 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) S F_ Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
B_ S _S USB 0_ B 20) THB_C (GIGABYTE Add-in Card Connector) This connector is for a GIGABYTE add-in card. _ S F_ _ _ B B_ 1 _ B F_USB3 _B S F_ 21) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT (Status LEDs) F_USB30 3 The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
2-2 The Main Menu System Time Setup Menus Configuration Items Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash screen.
2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star sign if set as a "favorite.
2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.
&& CCD Control Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable (the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU). (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.
2-5 Settings Platform Power && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) && ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state.
IO Ports && Initial Display Output Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_1 slot as the first display. PCIe 3 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display. PCIe 4 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8_2 slot as the first display.
&& Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode.
Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default) && LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On.
Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
2-6 System Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to set the desired value.
2-7 Boot && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
&& VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Full Initial All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
&& User Password Allows you to configure a user password. Press on this item, type the password, and then press . You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
Chapter 3 3-1 Appendix Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Fault Tolerance RAID 1 2 RAID 0 ≥2 Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive No RAID 10 4 Size of the smallest drive (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Yes Yes Before you begin, please prepare the following items: •• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs.
C. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on Array Management to enter the Create Array screen. Then, select a RAID level.
3-2 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disc into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Canada-Industry Canada (IC): This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
European Community Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Compliance Statement: This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States. The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only. Restrictions d'utilisation en France: Pour la France métropolitaine 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur 2.400 - 2.
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