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Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp...
If you require technical support related to this mother- board, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR5 ECC, buffered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM- 3DS) up to 7600+(OC)* • Max. capacity of system memory: 1TB * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) Expansion CPU: Slot • 3 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3 at x16;...
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TRX50 WS 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s (Marvell AQC113) • Support Wake-On-LAN • Support PXE 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL- 8125BG) • Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software - Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control - Visual User Friendly UI...
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Rear Panel • 2 x Antenna Ports • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s) • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports • 1 x Clear CMOS Button...
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Connector) (for PCIe card)******* • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector) • 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card) • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (10 Gb/s)
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• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.
1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description BIOS Flashback Button USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_TC2) (USB32_34) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port 2.5G LAN RJ-45 Port (USB32_5) (Dragon RTL8125BG)* USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port 10G LAN RJ-45 Port (USB32_TC1) (Marvell AQC113 ) ** USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports...
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TRX50 WS * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN Port Activity / Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No Link...
TRX50 WS 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E + BT v5.2 module that offers support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi 6E connectivity standards and Bluetooth v5.2.
Chapter 2 Installation This is an EATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
TRX50 WS 2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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TRX50 WS Carr ier Frame with CPU Rail Frame Please make sure that the carrier frame with CPU is closely attached to the rail frame while inserting it. Install the orange carrier frame with CPU. Don’t separate them.
TRX50 WS 2.2 Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
TRX50 WS 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DIMM slots, and supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. 1. For quad channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR5 DIMM pairs.
TRX50 WS 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...
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Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots) There are 5 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
2.11 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.7, No. 31) CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS.
TRX50 WS 2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.7, No.
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Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.7, No. 25) Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_CI1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY SIGNAL DUMMY...
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TRX50 WS Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_1) (see p.7, No. 20)(Lower) (SATA3_2) (see p.7, No. 20)(Upper) (SATA3_3) (see p.7, No. 21)(Lower) (SATA3_4) (see p.7, No. 21)(Upper) These four SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices with up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
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SlimSAS Connectors Right Angle: (SLIM1) (see p.7, No. 19) (SLIM2) (see p.7, No. 18) These connectors are used for the NVME PCIE or SATA devices.
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TRX50 WS MCIO Connector Right Angle: (MCIO1) (see p.7, No. 17) This connector is used for the PCIE device. MCIO1 Defeinition Pin Defeinition G1_RXP3 G1_TXP3 G1_RXN3 G1_TXN3 G1_RXP2 G1_TXP2 G1_RXN2 G1_TXN2 BP_TYPE WAKE# CLKP BUF_RST0_L CLKN R_PRSNT_N G1_RXP1 G1_TXP1 G1_RXN1...
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USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_1_2) (see p.7, No. 29) (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.7, No. 28) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_1_2 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR...
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TRX50 WS USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB32_7_8) (see p.7, No. 30) There is a header on this motherboard. This USB 3.2 Gen1 header can support two ports. USB32_7_8 IntA_P_D+ IntA_P_D- IntA_P_SSTX+ IntA_P_SSTX- IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSRX- Vbus Vbus IntA_P_SSRX- IntA_P_SSRX+ IntA_P_SSTX-...
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Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (20-pin USB32_TC3) (see p.7, No. 16) There is one Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header on this motherboard. This header is used for connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen2 ports.
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TRX50 WS Front Panel Audio Header Right Angle: (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.7, No. 36) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 PRESENCE# MIC_RET OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must sup- port HDA to function correctly.
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP) (see p.7, No. 32) (4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP) (see p.7, No. 3) (4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP) (see p.7, No. 23) This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CHA_FAN2/WP FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED...
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TRX50 WS CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.7, No. 8) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3. CPU_FAN1 +12V CPU_F AN_SPEED...
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24 pin ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.7, No. 13) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATXPWR1...
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TRX50 WS 3 pin ATX Power Connector (3-pin ATX_CON1) (see p.7, No. 14) This motherboard provides a 3-pin ATX power connector. Plug the Multi PSU Adaptor Cable that comes with the package to this connector if you use a secondary PSU.
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8 pin ATX 12V Power Connectors (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7, No. 11) (8-pin ATX12V2) (see p.7, No. 1) This motherboard provides two 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. * It is required to connect both ATX12V1 and ATX12V2;...
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TRX50 WS 6-pin PCIe 12V Power Connectors (6-pin PCIE12V1_6P) (see p.7, No. 10) (6-pin PCIE12V2_6P) (see p.7, No. 2) This motherboard provides two 6-pin PCIe 12V power connectors. Connect PCIe power cables to PCIE12V1_6P and PCIE12V2_6P. *It is required to connect all 8 pin and 6 pin 12V Power Connectors when over- clocking.
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6 pin Graphics 12V Power Connector Right Angle: (6-pin GFX_12V1) (see p.7, No. 22) This motherboard provides a 6 pin Graphics 12V Power Connector. * It is required to connect a 6 pin PCIE 12V power cable to GFX_12V1; otherwise, the system may not boot up properly.
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TRX50 WS SPI TPM Header (13-pin TPM_BIOS_PH1) (see p.7, No. 4) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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(5-pin TB1) (see p.7, No. 34) Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable. *Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE2 or PCIE5 (default slot). *For the Thunderbolt compatibility and limitation, please visit www.asrock.com.
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TRX50 WS Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.7, No. 35) This COM header supports serial port module. COM1 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1...
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Thermistor Cable Headers (2-pin T_SENSOR1) (see p.7, No. 26) (2-pin T_SENSOR2) (see p.7, No. 27) The Thermistor Cable Headers are used to connect thermistor cables to monitor the temperature of the critical components. Plug the thermistor cables that come with the package to these headers, and then attach the sensor ends to the components to detect their temperature.
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TRX50 WS Addressable LED Headers (3-pin ADDR_LED1) (see p.7, No. 33) (3-pin ADDR_LED2) (see p.7, No. 9) These headers are used to connect Addressable LED extension cables which allow users to choose from various LED lighting effects. Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
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2.13 Smart Buttons The motherboard has four smart buttons: Power Button, Reset Button, Clear CMOS Button and BIOS Flashback Button, allowing users to quickly turn on/off the system, reset the system, clear the CMOS values or flash the BIOS. Power Button (PWRBTN1) (see p.7, No.
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TRX50 WS Clear CMOS Button (CLRCMOS) (see p.10, No. 13) Clear CMOS Button allows users to quickly clear the CMOS values. CLRCMOS This function is workable only when you power off your computer and unplug the power supply.
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BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB) (see p.10, No. 1) BIOS Flashback Button allows users to flash the BIOS. BIOS_FB USB BIOS Flashback port...
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TRX50 WS ASRock BIOS Flashback feature allows you to update BIOS without powering on the system, even without CPU. Before using the BIOS Flashback function, please suspend BitLocker and any encryption or security relying on the TPM. Make sure that you have already stored and backup-ed the recovery key.
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2.14 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Code Description 0x10 PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x11 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x15 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x19 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x31 PEI_MEMORY_INSTALLED 0x32 PEI_CPU_INIT 0x33 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT...
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2.15 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 mode. Installing the M.2 SSD Card Step 1 Prepare a M.2 SSD card.
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TRX50 WS Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
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Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the M.2 heatsink. For the latest updates of M.2 SSD card support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
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TRX50 WS 2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M) supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 mode.
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Step 3 Before installing a M.2 SSD card, please loosen the screws to remove the M.2 heatsink. *Please remove the protective films on the bottom side of the M.2 heatsink before you install a M.2 SSD card. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut A.
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TRX50 WS Step 6 Ensure that the notch at the end of the M.2 SSD card aligns with the nut. Then secure the M.2 SSD card by turning the nut lock clockwise to its locked position. Step 7 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the M.2 heatsink into place.
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If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply)
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ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
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Operations in the 5.15-5.35/6GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. Radio transmit power per transceiver type Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 2400-2483.5 MHz 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm 5150-5250 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm 18.5 + / -1.5 dbm (no TPC) 5250-5350 MHz 21.5 + / -1.5 dbm (TPC) WiFi...