ASUS Prime TRX40-Pro S Service Manual

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PRIME TRX40PRO S

Motherboard

E16304

First Edition

January 2020

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Contents

Safety information......................................................................................................

vi

About this guide.........................................................................................................

vii

PRIME TRX40-PRO S specifications summary........................................................

ix

Package contents.....................................................................................................

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Installation tools and components...........................................................................

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Chapter 1:

Product Introduction

 

1.1

Before you proceed....................................................................................

1-1

1.2

Motherboard layout....................................................................................

1-2

1.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................................................

1-4

1.4

System memory..........................................................................................

1-5

1.5

Expansion slots..........................................................................................

1-7

1.6

Onboard buttons.........................................................................................

1-9

1.7

Onboard jumpers......................................................................................

1-10

1.8

Onboard LEDs...........................................................................................

1-11

1.9

Internal connectors..................................................................................

1-13

Chapter 2:

Basic Installation

 

2.1

Building your PC system...........................................................................

2-1

 

2.1.1

CPU installation...........................................................................

2-1

 

2.1.2

Cooling system installation..........................................................

2-4

 

2.1.3

Motherboard installation..............................................................

2-5

 

2.1.4

DIMM installation.........................................................................

2-6

 

2.1.5

ATX power connection.................................................................

2-7

 

2.1.6

SATA device connection..............................................................

2-8

 

2.1.7

Front I/O connector......................................................................

2-9

 

2.1.8

Expansion card installation........................................................

2-10

 

2.1.9

M.2 installation...........................................................................

2-11

 

2.1.10

Fan bracket installation..............................................................

2-14

 

2.1.11

M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation................................

2-15

2.2

BIOS update utility....................................................................................

2-16

2.3

Motherboard rear and audio connections..............................................

2-17

 

2.3.1

Rear I/O connection...................................................................

2-17

 

2.3.2

Audio I/O connections................................................................

2-19

2.4

Starting up for the first time....................................................................

2-21

2.5

Turning off the computer.........................................................................

2-21

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Chapter 3:

BIOS Setup

 

3.1

Knowing BIOS.............................................................................................

3-1

3.2

BIOS setup program...................................................................................

3-2

 

3.2.1

Advanced Mode...........................................................................

3-3

 

3.2.2

EZ Mode......................................................................................

3-6

 

3.2.3

Q-Fan Control..............................................................................

3-7

3.3

My Favorites................................................................................................

3-9

3.4

Main menu.................................................................................................

3-11

3.5

Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................

3-11

3.6

Advanced menu........................................................................................

3-12

 

3.6.1

AMD fTPM configuration............................................................

3-12

 

3.6.2

CPU Configuration.....................................................................

3-12

 

3.6.3

PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................

3-13

 

3.6.4

USB Configuration.....................................................................

3-14

 

3.6.5

HDD/SSD SMART Information..................................................

3-14

 

3.6.6

NVMe Configuration..................................................................

3-14

 

3.6.7

SATA Configuration...................................................................

3-14

 

3.6.8

Onboard Devices Configuration.................................................

3-15

 

3.6.9

APM Configuration.....................................................................

3-17

 

3.6.10

Network Stack Configuration.....................................................

3-17

 

3.6.11

AMD CBS..................................................................................

3-17

 

3.6.12

AMD PBS...................................................................................

3-17

 

3.6.13

AMD Overclocking.....................................................................

3-17

3.7

Monitor menu............................................................................................

3-18

3.8

Boot menu.................................................................................................

3-18

3.9

Tool menu..................................................................................................

3-20

 

3.9.1

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.............................................................

3-20

 

3.9.2

Secure Erase.............................................................................

3-21

 

3.9.3

ASUS User Profile.....................................................................

3-22

 

3.9.4

ASUS SPD Information..............................................................

3-22

 

3.9.5

ASUS Armoury Crate.................................................................

3-22

3.10

Exit menu...................................................................................................

3-23

3.11

Updating BIOS..........................................................................................

3-24

 

3.11.1

EZ Update..................................................................................

3-24

 

3.11.2

ASUS EZ Flash 3.......................................................................

3-25

 

3.11.3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3..........................................................

3-26

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Chapter 4:

RAID Support

 

4.1

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-10

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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.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Chapter 4: RAID Support

This chapter describes the RAID configurations.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS website

The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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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.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

 

means that you must press the enclosed key.

 

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter

 

or Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

 

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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PRIME TRX40-PRO S specifications summary

 

AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series

CPU

Desktop Processors*

* The support of these features depends on the CPU types.

 

 

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Chipset

AMD TRX40

 

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series Desktop

 

Processors

 

8 x DIMM, max. 256GB, DDR4 4400+(O.C) / 4266(O.C) / 4133(O.C) /

 

4000(O.C) / 3866(O.C) / 3800(O.C) / 3733(O.C) / 3600(O.C) /

Memory

3466(O.C) / 3400(O.C) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 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

Expansion Slots

- 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Safeslots (supports x16/x16/x16 mode)

AMD TRX40 chipset

 

 

- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology

Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

 

 

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors

 

- 2 x M.2 Socket 3(M.2_1 and M.2_2) with M key, type

 

2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIe 4.0 x4

 

mode)

Storage

AMD TRX40 chipset

 

- 1 x M.2_3 Socket 3 with vertical M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110

 

storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)

 

- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

 

Supports NVMe RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages.

 

Intel® I211AT Gigabit LAN

LAN

ASUS LAN Guard

 

ASUS Turbo LAN Utility

Wireless & Bluetooth

1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 PCIe Wi-Fi/BT module*

* The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately.

 

 

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PRIME TRX40-PRO S specifications summary

 

Realtek S1220 8-channel high definition audio CODEC featuring

 

Crystal Sound 3

 

- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent

 

performance

 

- Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver

 

equal quality

 

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

 

- Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly

 

reduced multi-lateral interference

Audio

- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for

 

headphone and speakers

 

- Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and

 

immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

 

- High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out@back) &

 

108dB SNR input (Line-in) support

 

- DTS:X® Ultra

 

- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking

 

(MIC)

 

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O

 

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors

 

- 2 x USB 3.2

Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-C™, 1 x Type A at back panel)

 

- 2 x USB 3.2

Gen 1 ports at back panel

 

AMD TRX40 chipset

 

- 1 x USB 3.2

Gen 2 front panel Type-C™ connector

USB

- 2 x USB 3.2

Gen 2 ports at back panel, 1 support BIOS FlashBack™

- 4 x USB 3.2

Gen 1 ports at mid-board

 

 

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports at mid-board

 

ASMedia® 1074 USB controller

 

- 4 x USB 3.2

Gen 1 ports at back panel

 

GL852G USB

2.0 hub

 

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports at mid-board

 

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PRIME TRX40-PRO S specifications summary

ASUS Exclusive

Features

<Performance>

5-Way Optimization

-Whole system optimization with a single click! Perfectly consolidates better CPU performance, power saving, digital power control, system cooling and app usages.

DIGI+ Power Control TPU

EPU

Fan Xpert 4

Turbo App UEFI BIOS

CrashFree BIOS 3 EZ Flash 3

BIOS FlashBack™ <Gaming>

Armoury Crate

-AURA SYNC

-ASUS NODE: hardware control interface

-Turbo LAN

<EZ DIY>

Pre-mounted I/O Shield

FlexKey

Q-Design

-ASUS Q-Code

-ASUS Q-Connector

-ASUS Q-DIMM

-ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

-ASUS Q-Slot

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Special Features:

 

 

 

ASUS SafeSlot - Protect your graphics card Investment

 

 

 

ASUS 5X Protection III

 

 

 

- ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortified PCIe with solid soldering

 

 

 

- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning

 

 

 

strikes and static-electricity discharges!

 

 

 

- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-

 

 

ASUS Special Features

protecting power design

 

 

 

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM -digital power design

 

 

 

- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection: Enhanced DRAM

 

 

 

overcurrent protection

 

 

 

- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for

 

 

 

greater durability!

 

 

 

- AI Suite 3

 

 

 

- Ai Charger

 

 

ASUS Quiet Thermal

Quiet Thermal Design:

 

- ASUS Fan Xpert 4

 

Solution

 

- ASUS Stylish MOS & M.2 heatsink, chipset fan with heatsink Design

 

 

 

 

 

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

 

 

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

 

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) port

 

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C™)

 

 

 

 

6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

 

 

5 x Audio Jacks

 

 

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PRIME TRX40-PRO S specifications summary

 

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel Type-C™ connector

 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-

 

pin)

 

2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports

 

2 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage

 

devices support (PCIe 4.0 x 4 mode)

 

1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with vertical M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110

 

storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe 4.0 x 4 mode)

 

8 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

 

1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector

 

1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP fan connector

 

1 x 4-Pin CPU Fan connector

 

1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector

Internal I/O Ports

1 x 3-pin Chipset fan connector

 

3 x 4-Pin Chassis Fan connectors

 

1 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header

 

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

 

2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors

 

2 x Aura Addressable Gen2 headers

 

2 x Aura RGB headers

 

1 x NODE connector

 

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

 

1 x System panel connector with FlexKey

 

1 x Q Code

 

1 x Clear CMOS header

 

1 x Power-on button

 

 

BIOS

1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS

3.2, ACPI 6.2

 

 

 

Manageability

WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

 

Drivers

Software

ASUS Utilities

EZ Update

 

 

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Operating System

Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factors

12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

1 x PRIME TRX40-PRO S motherboard

 

 

 

1 x Addressable LED extension cable

Cables

1 x RGB LED extension cable

 

4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s cables

 

 

 

 

1 x M.2

Screw package

 

1 x M.2

E-key Screw package

Accessories

1 x M.2

22110 vertical bracket

 

1 x FAN holder

 

1 x Q-connector

Application DVD

1 x Motherboard support DVD

 

 

Documentation

1 x User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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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.

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Product Introduction

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1.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Components shown in this section may require additional purchase. Refer to Package contents section for more information about the contents of your motherboard package.

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

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.

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1.2Motherboard layout

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Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

1.Power connectors

2.DIMM slots

3.CPU socket

4.Fan and Pump connectors

5.Addressable Gen2 LED connector

6.AURA RGB LED connector

7.M.2 slot

8.USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector

9.USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector

10.SATA 6Gb/s connector

11.Chipset Fan connector

12.Clear RTC RAM jumper

13.System Panel connector

14.USB 2.0 connector

15.Node connector

16.Thermal Sensor connector

17.Power button

18.Q-Code LED

19.Front Panel Audio connector

20.M.2 Wi-Fi slot

21.LED connector

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1.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Series Desktop Processors.

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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

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1.4System 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

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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.

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1.5Expansion slots

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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Recommended VGA configuration

3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors

Slot Description

Single VGA

 

SLI®/CFX

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PCIe 4.0 x16_1

x16

x16

 

x16

2.

PCIe 4.0 x16_2

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x16

3.

PCIe 4.0 x16_3

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x16

 

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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.

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1.6Onboard buttons

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Power button

 

 

Press the Power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-

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off mode (depending on the operating system settings).

 

 

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The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source, indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component.

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1.7Onboard jumpers

 

1. Clear RTC RAM jumper

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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:

1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2.Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds.

3.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4.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.

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1.8Onboard LEDs

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Q LEDs

 

 

The Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during

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the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED

 

stays lit up until the problem is solved.

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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.

2.Q-Code LED

The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.

The Q-Code 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.

Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.

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3.8-pin Power Plug LED

The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected.

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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.

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1.9Internal connectors

1. SATA 6Gb/s connector

 

The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc

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drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable.

 

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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 SATA 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.

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2.M.2 slot

The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.

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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 modes 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.

3.M.2 Wi-Fi slot

The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type 2230).

The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

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