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Roger Honacki
April 7, 2025
What are the steps to replace the M2_WiFi card? I have a Linux machine-System76 with WiFi 6E. Support for the WiFi7 card (NCM865-M2) will soon be available in the Linux kernel, if it isn't already. I already have the M2 from a MSI Herald BE, but obviously I dont want to crack the RF shield/box without knowing what I'm doing.
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Mr. Anderson
April 7, 2025
The context does not provide specific instructions for replacing the M2_WiFi card on the Gigabyte TRX50 AERO D motherboard. However, based on standard M.2 slot handling and the mention of "EZ-Latch Plus" for M.2 slots with quick release design, the general steps are:
1. Power off and unplug the system. 2. Locate the M2_WiFi slot on the motherboard. 3. Use the EZ-Latch Plus mechanism to release the existing card (no screwdriver needed). 4. Gently remove the old M.2 Wi-Fi card. 5. Insert the new M.2 Wi-Fi card into the slot at a slight angle. 6. Press it down and secure it using the EZ-Latch mechanism. 7. Reconnect any antenna wires if needed.
Refer to the motherboard manual for exact location and removal steps.
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User's Manual Rev. 1001 GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
Chapter 2 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. •...
PRO 7000 processors/ ™ ™ AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors ™ ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD TRX50 Memory Support for DDR5 5200/4800 MT/s ECC Registered memory modules (RDIMM/ RDIMM-3DS) 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 1 TB (512 GB single DIMM capacity) ...
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CPU: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel CPU+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset+Intel USB4 controller: ® ® 2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports on the back panel ®...
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E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm Form Factor * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. & Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.
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.
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B. Installing the CPU Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Use a T20 star screwdriver to loosen the three screws marked as 1, 2, 3 on the CPU metal load plate. (To open the CPU metal load plate, loosen the screws in 3>2>1 sequence).
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C. Installing the CPU Cooler Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
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.) •...
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button.
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The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.
RST_SW The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. CLR_SW (Clear CMOS Button) Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.
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Status LEDs The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet. CPU: CPU status LED DRAM: Memory status LED VGA: Graphics card status LED...
Internal Connectors ATX_12V/ATX_12V1 M2C_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2A_CPU/M2D_CPU F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 F_U320G SYS_FAN5/6/7/8_PUMP F_U32 CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 SPI_TPM LED_C NOISE_SENSOR ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2/ARGB_V2_3 CLR_CMOS A_SATA3 0/1/2/3 SATA3 0/1/2/3 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX_12V1/ATX (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.
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For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Smart Fan 6" for more information. Pin No. Definition...
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6) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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).
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LED strip. For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website. • To avoid abnormal LED behavior, do not connect addressable RGB Gen1 LED strips and addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips to the same header at the same time.
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M.2 PCIe SSDs. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Configuring a RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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M2C_CPU/M2B_CPU/M2A_CPU: Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Step 1: Turn the M.2 EZ-Latch Click clip clockwise and remove the motherboard heatsink. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and secure the M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip in the hole first. Step 2: Remove the protective film from the thermal pad (only the M2C_CPU/M2B_CPU connector has the thermal pad) on the M.2 connector.
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Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN" for more information).
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14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
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16) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
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F_USB30 3 For more information on the noise detection function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "FAN Control." Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the jumper cap; re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use.
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Reset The reset jumper provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW (MULTIKEY)" for more information. - 30 -...
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22) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. • Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper/button in Chapter 2 or navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "Load Optimized Defaults" for how to clear the CMOS values.
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Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.
Step 1: Go to GIGABYTE's website, browse to the motherboard model's web page, download the AMD RAID Preinstall Driver file on the Support\Download\SATA RAID/AHCI page, unzip the file and copy the files to your USB thumb drive.
After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC). Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader Configuration\Gigabyte Utilities Downloader is set to Enabled.)
• An Internet connected computer. • A USB thumb drive. An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. & Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/1059/amd-trx50-raid.html - 36 -...
Debug LED Codes Regular Boot Code Description PEI Core is started. Pre-memory CPU initialization is started. 12~14 Reserved. Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started. 16~18 Reserved. Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started. 1A~2A Reserved. 2B~2F Memory initialization. Memory installed. 32~36 CPU PEI initialization. 37~3A IOH PEI initialization.
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Code Description PCI Bus initialization is started. PCI Bus hot plug initialization. PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested. Check PCI device requested resources. Assign PCI device resources. Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted). Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated). Super IO initialization.
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Code Description USB device hot plug-in. PCI device hot plug. Clean-up of NVRAM. Reconfigure NVRAM settings. B8~BF Reserved. C0~CF Reserved. S3 Resume Code Description S3 Resume is stared (called from DXE IPL). Fill boot script data for S3 resume. Initializes VGA for S3 resume. OS S3 wake vector call.
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Code Description PCH initialization error. Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invalid password. D9~DA Can't load Boot Option.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: TRX50 AERO D Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
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European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
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European Community Radio Equipment Directive 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.
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Do you have a question about the TRX50 AERO D and is the answer not in the manual?
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What are the steps to replace the M2_WiFi card? I have a Linux machine-System76 with WiFi 6E. Support for the WiFi7 card (NCM865-M2) will soon be available in the Linux kernel, if it isn't already. I already have the M2 from a MSI Herald BE, but obviously I dont want to crack the RF shield/box without knowing what I'm doing.
The context does not provide specific instructions for replacing the M2_WiFi card on the Gigabyte TRX50 AERO D motherboard. However, based on standard M.2 slot handling and the mention of "EZ-Latch Plus" for M.2 slots with quick release design, the general steps are:
1. Power off and unplug the system.
2. Locate the M2_WiFi slot on the motherboard.
3. Use the EZ-Latch Plus mechanism to release the existing card (no screwdriver needed).
4. Gently remove the old M.2 Wi-Fi card.
5. Insert the new M.2 Wi-Fi card into the slot at a slight angle.
6. Press it down and secure it using the EZ-Latch mechanism.
7. Reconnect any antenna wires if needed.
Refer to the motherboard manual for exact location and removal steps.
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