The Asus Strix TRX40-E is an ATX size motherboard for AMD's third generation of Threadripper processors. In addition to the sTRX4 socket for the CPU, it has eight RAM slots supporting up to 256GB of DDR4 memory and four PCI-Express slots of varying lengths. Due to the slot positioning, only two standard size video cards can be used - and the second would block one or two other slots below it (depending on how wide it is). The chipset supports PCI-E 4.0, however, so when used in combination with PCI-E 4.0 cards these slots provide twice the bandwidth of the previous generation.
A wide range of connectivity is provided as well: eleven standard USB ports, one of the new USB Type C, 2.5Gb and 1Gb Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, and both analog and digital audio. Internally it has eight SATA ports and three M.2 connectors, supporting a flexible array of storage options.
A wide range of connectivity is provided as well: eleven standard USB ports, one of the new USB Type C, 2.5Gb and 1Gb Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, and both analog and digital audio. Internally it has eight SATA ports and three M.2 connectors, supporting a flexible array of storage options.
William George (Marketing Project Manager) Says:
The PCI-Express slot layout on this motherboard only allows for two video cards to be installed, so it isn't ideal for situations where triple GPUs are necessary - but other than that limitation, this is an excellent board for AMD's Threadripper processors.
The PCI-Express slot layout on this motherboard only allows for two video cards to be installed, so it isn't ideal for situations where triple GPUs are necessary - but other than that limitation, this is an excellent board for AMD's Threadripper processors.
Model: Asus ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming
Specifications
Socket | sTRX4 |
CPU Compatibility | Threadripper 3 |
Form Factor | ATX |
Chipset Manufacturer | AMD |
Chipset | TRX40 |
Network Connectivity | Gigabit + 2.5G Networking + WiFi 6 |
Network Controller | Intel I211-AT + Realtek RTL8125-CG + Intel AX200 |
Audio Controller | Onboard Realtek S1220 HD Audio |
Cooling System | Heatsink and Fan |
Number of Fans | 3 |
Color | Black |
Memory Support | |
Type | DDR4 |
Maximum Speed | 3200 MHz |
Number of Slots | 8 |
Maximum Size per Slot | 32 GB |
Maximum Amount Supported | 256 GB |
External Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) | 7 |
USB 3.2 Type C | 1 |
Audio Out | Surround Sound (7.1) |
Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
S/PDIF | Optical |
LAN (RJ45) | 2 |
Wireless Antenna Port | Yes |
Internal Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C | 1 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps | 8 |
M.2 Connector | 3 |
M.2 Support | 2x 42-110mm NVMe (Gen4), 1x 42-110mm NVMe (Gen4) + SATA |
TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
Compatible TPM | Asus TPM-M R2.0 |
SATA Controllers | |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | TRX40 (providing 8 ports) |
Expansion Slots | |
Slot 1 | Slot not available on this board |
Slot 2 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
Slot 3 | Slot not available on this board |
Slot 4 | Slot not available on this board |
Slot 5 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
Slot 6 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
Slot 7 | PCI Express 4.0 x4 |
Additional Information | |
SLI Compatible | Yes |
Crossfire Compatible | Yes |
RAID Support | 0,1,10 |
Bluetooth | Yes (5.0) |
Dual GPU Slot Spacing | 4-Slot |
Integrated IO Shield | Yes |
BIOS Features | |
UEFI BIOS | Yes |
EZ Flash | Yes |
OC Profiles | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Height | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
Width | 224 mm (8.8 in) |