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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Asus ROG STRIX TRX40-XE Gaming o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Schede Madri STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ...................... vi About this guide ......................vii ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING specifications summary ........ix Package contents ..................... xiv Installation tools and components ................xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout ..................1-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............
  • Page 4 3.6.8 Network Stack Configuration............. 3-16 Monitor menu ................... 3-17 Boot menu ....................3-17 Tool menu ....................3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility ............3-19 3.9.2 Secure Erase ................3-20 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile..............3-21 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............. 3-21 3.9.5...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4: RAID Support AMD RAID Array configurations ............... 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions ................4-1 Appendix Q-Code table ......................A-1 Notices ........................A-5 ASUS contact information ..................A-12...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 8 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 9: Rog Strix Trx40-Xe Gaming Specifications Summary

    Memory 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Unbuffered memory* Quad Channel Memory Architecture * Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus.com for details. 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Safeslots (supports x16/x16/x16 mode)
  • Page 10 ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING specifications summary ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio S1220 CODEC - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 108 dB SNR recording input - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Dual Op Amplifiers...
  • Page 11 Armoury Crate AURA - Aura Lighting Control - Aura Addressable Gen 2 Header(s) - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices AI Suite 3 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3...
  • Page 12 ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING specifications summary 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 1 x Anti-surge 2.5G LAN (RJ45) port 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port Back I/O Ports 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (7 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C™ [black]) 4 x USB 2.0 ports...
  • Page 13 Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Windows 10 64-bit ® Operating System Extended ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Form Factors • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiii...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    1 x Pack of cable ties 1 x ROG STRIX door hanger Accessories 1 x ROG STRIX sticker 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant) 1 x ROG Thank you Card 1 x Cablemod coupon...

  • Page 15: Installation Tools And Components

    Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD Socket sTRX4 CPU AMD Socket sTRX4 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 19 USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector 1-15 10. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector 1-15 11. SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1-13 12. System Panel connector 1-20 13. Power button 14. Clear RTC Ram jumper 1-10 15. USB 2.0 connector 1-16 16. Node connector 1-18 17. TPM connector 1-22 18. Thermal Sensor connector 1-19 19. Front Panel Audio connector 1-19 ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors. • The Socket sTRX4 has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the Socket sTRX4. • The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the CPU and damaging the CPU. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Overclocking AMD processors, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate beyond their stock specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when such overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption or vulnerability. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: System Memory

    System memory The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules. A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 22 Memory configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, and Channel D. The system maps the total size of the lower‑sized channel for the quad‑channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher‑sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor‑marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 24 Recommended VGA configuration 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors Slot Description Single VGA /CFX ® PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI ® mode. • Ensure to connect both 8‑pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™ or SLI mode. ® • Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 25: Onboard Buttons

    Onboard buttons Power button Press the Power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft‑ off mode (depending on the operating system settings). ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 26: Onboard Jumpers

    Onboard jumpers Clear RTC RAM jumper The Clear RTC RAM jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Short‑circuit pin 1‑2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5‑10 seconds. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re‑ enter data. DO NOT short‑circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Short‑circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-10...

  • Page 27: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Q LEDs The Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. Storage Device Activity LED The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add‑on card. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 1-11...
  • Page 28 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8‑pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8‑pin power plug is not connected. • Ensure to connect both 8‑pin power plugs. • Due to the CPU minimum power consumption requirement, we recommend using a PSU with 850W or above. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...

  • Page 29: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors SATA 6Gb/s connectors The SATA 6Gb/s connectors allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 1-13...
  • Page 30 M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. • M.2_1 and M.2_2 sockets support PCIe 4.0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • M.2_3 socket supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode vertical M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. • Use the bundled bracket to install a vertical M.2 SSD module to the M.2_3 socket. Refer to the M.2 installation section for more details. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-14...
  • Page 31 USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector The USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 1-15...
  • Page 32 USB 2.0 connector The USB 2.0 connector allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-16...
  • Page 33 Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the connector. For water cooling kits, connect the pump connector to the W_PUMP+ connector, then connect the fan connectors to the CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT connectors. Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN Q‑Fan Controlled CPU_OPT Q‑Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP Full‑Speed CHA_FAN1 Q‑Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 Q‑Fan Controlled CHA_FAN3 Q‑Fan Controlled W_PUMP+ Full‑Speed ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 1-17...
  • Page 34 VRM HS Fan connector The VRM HS Fan connector is for connecting the VRM heatsink fan on the integrated heatsink. Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-18...
  • Page 35 Thermal Sensor connector The Thermal Sensor connector allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard’s component to detect its temperature. The thermal sensor is purchased separately. Front Panel Audio connector The front panel audio connector is for a chassis‑mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high‑definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high‑definition audio capability. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 1-19...
  • Page 36 System Panel connector The System Panel connector supports several chassis‑mounted functions. • System Power LED connector (PLED) The 2‑pin connector allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Storage Device Activity LED connector (HDLED) The 2‑pin connector allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage device or storage device add‑on card. • System Warning Speaker connector (SPEAKER) The 4-pin connector allows you to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power Button/Soft-off Button connector (PWRBTN) The 3-1 pin connector allows you to connect the system power button.
  • Page 37 These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. • Ensure to connect both 8‑pin power plugs. • Due to the CPU minimum power consumption requirement, we recommend using a PSU with 850W or above. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power‑consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high‑end PCIe x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 1-21...
  • Page 38 TPM connector The TPM connector allows you to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords, data, and also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-22...
  • Page 39 Addressable Gen2 LED connector The Addressable Gen2 LED connector allows you to connect individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The Addressable Gen2 LED connector supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 400 LEDs. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 1-23...
  • Page 40 AURA RGB LED connector The AURA RGB LED connector allows you to connect RGB LED strips. The AURA RGB LED connector supports 5050 RGB multi‑color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The LED strip is purchased separately. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-24...

  • Page 41: Building Your Pc System

    Use your fingers to pull up the tabs on Load plate both sides of the rail frame to release the rail frame, then lift the rail frame to its fully open position. Rail frame External cap ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 42 Remove the external cap. External cap Rail frame PnP cap Slide the carrier frame with CPU into Carrier frame the rail frame until you hear a click with CPU sound, then remove the PnP cap. PnP cap Gently press down the rail frame until it latches to the socket housing, then press down the load plate.
  • Page 43 The load plate screws are Torx T20 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 44: Cooling System Installation

    2.1.2 Cooling system installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly: Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 45: Motherboard Installation

    • Ensure that the space above the installed motherboard at least 8cm to prevent the MOS heatsink from interfering with the radiator or chassis fans. • We recommend using an E-ATX chassis when installing this motherboard. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 46: Dimm Installation

    2.1.4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 47: Atx Power Connection

    2.1.5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect both 8-pin power plugs. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 48: Sata Device Connection

    2.1.6 SATA device connection Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 49: Front I/O Connector

    Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 50: Expansion Card Installation

    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 51: Installation

    2.1.9 M.2 installation Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. For M.2_1 & M.2_2 (Type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 M.2) Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 2-11...
  • Page 52 For M.2_3 (Type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 M.2) • Use the bundled M.2 screws to secure the M.2. • Use the bundled bracket to secure the M.2 device. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 53: Wi-Fi Antenna Installation

    2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.

  • Page 54: Bios Update Utility

    • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14...

  • Page 55: Motherboard Rear And Audio Connections

    USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port C9 Optical S/PDIF OUT port Audio Jacks Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 2-15...
  • Page 56 LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description SPEED ACT/LINK No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection ORANGE Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection (Blinking) LAN port ORANGE Ready to (Blinking then wake up from Steady) S5 mode...

  • Page 57: Audio I/O Connections

    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 2-17...
  • Page 58 Connect to 4-channel Speakers Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 59: Starting Up For The First Time

    While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 2-19...
  • Page 60 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.

  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.

  • Page 63: Advanced Mode

    Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Hot Keys Go back to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 64 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. My Favorites For changing the basic system configuration Main For changing the overclocking settings Ai Tweaker For changing the advanced system settings Advanced For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing Monitor...
  • Page 65 Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot Keys This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program.

  • Page 66: Ez Mode

    3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the <F7> hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings.

  • Page 67: Q-Fan Control

    PWM Mode Click to apply the fan setting Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 68 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’...

  • Page 69: My Favorites

    My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 70 Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: Press <F3> on your keyboard or click MyFavorite(F3) from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen.

  • Page 71: Main Menu

    This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-6000MHz] ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 3-11...

  • Page 72: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.6.1 AMD fTPM configuration The items in this menu show the AMD fTPM configuration options.

  • Page 73: Usb Configuration

    This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.6.4 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 3-13...

  • Page 74: Sata Configuration

    3.6.5 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. SATA Port Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode This item allows you to set the SATA configuration.

  • Page 75: Onboard Devices Configuration

    This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states. Configuration options: [All On] [Stealth Mode] [Aura Only] [Aura Off] ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 3-15...

  • Page 76: Apm Configuration

    3.6.7 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings. ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore On AC Power Loss This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power...

  • Page 77: Monitor Menu

    Disables the boot logo display during POST. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. [EZ Mode] This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING 3-17...
  • Page 78 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. Launch CSM [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non- UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows UEFI mode.

  • Page 79: Tool Menu

    3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 80: Secure Erase

    Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance levels. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > ASUS Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size. Do not turn off the system during the process.

  • Page 81: Asus User Profile

    3.9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Armoury Crate. The ASUS Armoury Crate is a fixed Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) table that provides Windows with a platform binary that the operating system can execute.

  • Page 82: Exit Menu

    3.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 83: Updating Bios

    3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.

  • Page 84: Asus Ez Flash 3

    3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. To update the BIOS by USB: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

  • Page 85: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive that contains the BIOS file.
  • Page 86 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-26...

  • Page 87: Chapter 4: Raid Support

    The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on system licensing) configurations. For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4: RAID Support...

  • Page 89: Appendix

    CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes 5C – 5F (continued on the next page) ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...

  • Page 90: Q-Code Table

    Q-Code table Code Description S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes E4 – E7 S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error...
  • Page 91 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 92 Q-Code table Code Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error.

  • Page 93: Notices

    Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: INTEL WI-FI 6 AX200 ® Identification of the modular components used in the assembly:...
  • Page 94 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence 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.
  • Page 95 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 96 DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 97 Tenez cet appareil à distance du ventre des femmes enceintes et du bas-ventre des adolescents. ROG STRIX TRX40-XE GAMING...
  • Page 98 2014/53/EU. Cijeli di: https://www.asus.com/support/ tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi yang Beroperasi pada 5150-5350 MHz akan terbatas untuk penggunaan WiFi koji radi na opsegu frekvencija 5150-5350 MHz bit će ograničen na...
  • Page 99 ASUSTek Computer Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/ support/ WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah, navedenih v spodnjem seznamu, omejen na notranjo uporabo: Declaración de conformidad simplificada para la UE...

  • Page 100: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555 Support Fax...

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