GIGABYTE TRX40 Aorus Master DDR4 AMD Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-TRX40-AORUS-MASTER · Brand Gigabyte · E-ATX
GIGABYTE TRX40 Aorus Master is an E-ATX motherboard for AMD Threadripper (sTRX4), featuring a 16+3 phase 70 A VRM, eight DDR4 DIMM slots up to 256 GB, triple PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, dual LAN (5GbE + GbE), and Intel Wi-Fi 6
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Overview
The GIGABYTE TRX40 Aorus Master is an E-ATX form-factor motherboard built around the AMD TRX40 chipset, designed specifically for 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors using the sTRX4 socket. It targets content creators, workstation builders, and extreme overclocking enthusiasts who need a high-throughput platform that can scale with demanding parallel workloads. At the heart of its power delivery is a 16+3 phase Infineon digital VRM solution with 70 A power stages, complemented by an advanced thermal stack that combines a Fins-Array heatsink, heatpipe routing, and a NanoCarbon baseplate. This arrangement keeps MOSFET temperatures controlled under sustained load without depending solely on airflow. Memory support spans eight DDR4 DIMM slots in a quad-channel configuration, accommodating up to 256 GB (32 GB per DIMM) of ECC or non-ECC unbuffered memory. Native speeds run from 2133 MHz to 3200 MHz, with overclocked profiles reaching DDR4-4400 via XMP. Storage connectivity is extensive: three M.2 connectors all operate at PCIe 4.0 x4, with two integrated into the CPU path and one into the chipset, plus eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations. Expansion slots include four PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots (two running at x16 electrical, two at x8), enabling Quad-GPU SLI or CrossFire configurations. Networking combines an Aquantia 5GbE controller (auto-negotiating 5/2.5/1 Gb/100 Mb) with an Intel GbE port, while an onboard Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 module delivers 802.11ax dual-band wireless at up to 2.4 Gbps and Bluetooth 5.0. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220-VB codec on the rear path and an ESS SABRE9218 DAC for the front audio circuit, with DTS:X Ultra support and S/PDIF optical output. The back panel provides five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and a Q-Flash Plus button for BIOS updates without a CPU or memory installed. RGB Fusion 2.0 manages onboard addressable and standard RGB zones, with headers for external LED strips also present. Verified Specifications: - Socket: AMD sTRX4 | Chipset: AMD TRX40 - Form Factor: E-ATX, 30.5 cm x 26.9 cm - Memory: 8x DDR4 DIMM, up to 256 GB, quad-channel, DDR4-2133 to DDR4-4400 (O.C.), ECC/non-ECC unbuffered, XMP support - VRM: 16+3 phase, Infineon digital, 70 A power stages - Storage: 3x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (with thermal guards), 8x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10 - PCIe: 4x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (2x running x16, 2x running x8), 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot - LAN: Aquantia 5GbE + Intel GbE (dual NIC) - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz, BT 5.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220-VB (rear) + ESS SABRE9218 DAC (front), DTS:X Ultra, S/PDIF out - USB (rear): 5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 2.0 - BIOS: Dual BIOS, AMI UEFI, Q-Flash Plus - Warranty: 3 years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | E-ATX |
| Chipset | AMD TRX40 |
| CPU Type | AMD Socket sTRX4:Support 3rd Generation AMD RyzenTM ThreadripperTM processors(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.) |
| Lan | 1 x Aquantia 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbit/2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) (5GLAN)1 x Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN) |
| USB | Integrated in the CPU:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelIntegrated in the Chipset:1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel1 x USB Type-C™ port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headersChipset 2 USB 2.0 Hubs:6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
| Bios | 2 x 128 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSSupport for DualBIOS™PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | 1 x Realtek® ALC4050H codec 1 x Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec (Rear audio)1 x Realtek® ALC4050H codec 1 x ESS SABRE9218 DAC chips (Front audio)Support for DTS:X® UltraHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out |
| Memory | 8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryQuad Channel memory architectureSupport for DDR4 4400(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modulesSupport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modulesSupport for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionOverheating warningFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.Noise detection |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)1 x PCI Express x1 slot(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) |
| Unique Features | Support for APP Center* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.@BIOSAutoGreenCloud Station EasyTuneFast BootGame BoostRGB FusionSmart BackupSmart KeyboardSmart SurveySystem Information ViewerUSB BlockerUSB TurboChargerSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)cFosSpeedXSplit Gamecaster Broadcaster (12 months license) |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Storage Interface | Integrated in the CPU:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M)1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q)Integrated in the Chipset:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P)8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x Clear CMOS button2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports2 x RJ-45 ports1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector5 x audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling CPU fan header2 x system fan headers4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x noise detection header1 x GIGABYTE add-in card connector1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)1 x power button1 x reset button2 x BIOS switches2 x temperature sensor headers1 x Clear CMOS jumperVoltage Measurement Points |
| Multi-Graphics Technology | Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologiesSupport for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies |
| Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-BandBLUETOOTH 5.0Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment |
