- Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors
- Quad Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 8 DIMMs
- 16+3 Phases Infineon Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage
- Triple Thermal Protection with Fin-Arrays and 8mm Maga-Heatpipe
- Dual Intel® Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed to shorten response time
- 4 Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with Enlarged Thermal Guards
- Onboard Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with Antenna
- 120dB SNR AMP-UP Audio with ALC1220-VB and WIMA Audio Capacitors
- Bundled 40Gb/s GC-Titan Ridge Add-In Card
- Exclusive AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor for Extra 4 NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2
- USB TurboCharger for Mobile Device Fast Charge Support
- RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
- Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP and Noise Detection
- Front & Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ Header
- Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS Without Installing CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
- Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C™
- Solid Pin Power Connectors
- 24pin ATX Power Connector
- 8+8Pin CPU Power Connector with Metal Shielding
- 6pin PCIe Power Connector
- Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors
- Quad Channel DDR4, 8 DIMMs with Ultra Durable Memory Armor
- Advanced Thermal Design
- Fins-Array
- 8mm Mega-Heatpipe
- 5 W/mK LAIRD thermal conductivity pad
- 3X Enlarged M.2 Heatsink
- 5cm Ball Bearing Silent Chipset Fan
- Direct 16+3 Phases Infineon Digital VRM
- 8 Layer PCB
- PCIe 4.0 Ready Low Loss PCB
- 2oz Copper PCB
- Easy update BIOS by Q-Flash Plus
- Dual Intel i210AT LAN for Teaming
- Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with High Gain Antenna
- AMP-UP Audio
- ALC 1220-VB Audio Codec
- Audiophile Grade WIMA Capacitors
- Gold Plated Audio Jacks
- PCIe 4.0 x16/x8/x16/x8
- 4 Way Dual Wide PCIe Lanes with durable armor
- Running 2 x16 or 3 x8
- 4 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guards
- Front USB 3.0 support TurboCharger
- DualBIOS with Q-Flash Plus
- Socketed BIOS ROM
Direct 16 Phase Power Design
Power Efficiency & Voltage Ripple Graph
16+3 Direct Digital Power Design
TRX40 DESIGNARE motherboard uses latest new generation Infineon multiphase PWM controller, and a total 16+3 phase for vCore and SOC, all with Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage MOSFET which is capable of providing at least 70A of power from each phase, for a total of amazing 1330A. Power design is no longer a bottleneck for this motherboard.
- New Direct Multiphase Power Design
- No Doubler / Not Parallel
- Next-Gen Infineon PWM Controller
- 70A Power Stage
- The Lowest Voltage Ripple
- The Highest Efficiency
- 8+8 Pin Metal Shielding Connector
- 1.Fins-Array
Fins-Array increases the heat dissipation surface by 300% compared to traditional heatsinks of the same size. - 2.Extended Heatpipe
Heatpipes transfer heat between heatsinks to get thermal balance more quickly. - 3.3X PCIe 4.0 M.2 Heatsink
Enlarged M.2 heatsink prevents new generation PCIe 4.0 SSD from throttled performance under overheat condition. - 4.LAIRD Thermal Pad
By using 1.5mm thicker 5 W/mK thermal conductivity pad, it can transfer 2.7x more heat than usual thermal pad in the same time. - 5.Ultra Durable Baseplate
Aluminum baseplate is 3x thermal conductivity than steel one ensuring efficient thermal dissipation. - 6.TRX40 Chipset Heatsink
Reactive chipset heatsink with grooves ensures TRX40 chipset run cool and quiet. - 7.5cm Ball Bearing Silent Fan
Built-in 5cm ball bearing fan to cool down TRX40 chipset, it will completely stop under idle condition to extend fan life cycle.
GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCBs design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.
Support for DDR4 to 4400MHz and Beyond
GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility to 4400MHz and beyond.
Bundled 40Gb/s GC-Titan Ridge Add-In Card
The fastest 40Gb/s single-wire connection With bundled GC- Titan Ridge AIC, It delivers speeds of up to 40Gb/s transfer speed that's 2 times faster than previous generation. It provides the fastest connection to any dock, display and device. A single port can daisy-chain up to 3 Thunderbolt devices without an additional hub or switch. In addition, it supports quick charging with the latest technology PD3.0.
AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor
- 4 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Slots
- Full PCI Express 4.0 ready Design
- Advanced Thermal Solution for PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Easy Software RAID with Single Click to Get Amazing Performance
- Custom AORUS Storage Manager
Full PCIe 4.0 Design
Advanced Thermal Solution
AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor equips very advanced thermal solution, including 5.5mm pure copper heatsink, 5cm double ball bearing fan, M.2 SSD baseplate and multiple thermal pads to cool down both sides of 4 M.2 high performance SSD with active cooling. Users can choose 3 different fan profile based on hardware configuration to reach perfect balance of high storage performance and low noise.
AORUS Storage Manager
AORUS Storage Manager, a dedicated software for AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor, allows users to enable RAID 0 on multiple M.2 SSD in a single click, also monitor overall temperature on SSD and PCB to change different fan profile based on users' hardware configuration.
TRX40 DESIGNARE equips several new components to ensure the best PCIe 4.0 signal quality, including PCB, PCIe Slots, M.2 Connectors, Re-drivers, Switches that are specifically designed for PCIe 4.0. There will be no compromised on PCIe 4.0 performance.
- 2X Theoretic Bandwidth vs. PCIe 3.0
- PCIe 4.0 Switch and Re-driver IC
- New Low Impedance PCIe and M.2 Slot
- PCIe 4.0 Ready 2X Copper PCB
- The Best PCIe 4.0 Signal Quality
- 4X PCIe 4.0 Slot (x16/x8/x16/x8)
- 4X PCIe 4.0 M.2 Connectors (Type 22110 & 2280)
4X PCIe 4.0 Slot
Reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16/x8/x16/x8 with lower impedance.PCIe 4.0 Re-driver
Boost & strengthen PCIe 4.0 signal to longer length.4X M.2 PCIe 4.0 Connector
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with lower impedance.
TRX40 DESIGNARE equips full 4 X PCIex16 slot with specialized location supports up to 4 Dual Slot wide graphics cards or other add-on cards. This 4-Way wide configuration is ideal for high-end workstation that need tremendous 3D processing and computing power.
Quad PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2
GIGABYTE Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their systems' potential.
Four PCIe 4.0 SSD in RAID 0
Extreme Performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs
GIGABYTE TRX40 motherboards offer the industry's best compatibility in terms of NVMe storage for users who demand high capacity and seek the best performance. AORUS' unique design can be configured in RAID for record speeds of up to 14991 MB/s (Sequential Read), making AORUS the obvious choice for the ultimate PC.
Dual Intel® GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
Dual Intel® Gigabit LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.
New Introduce Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax + BT 5 Module
Intel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps*. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.Benefit of WiFi 6:
- 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1*
- 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
- Network efficiency increase for better user experience
AORUS Antenna Supports Dual Band with Better WIFI Signal
- All new antenna supported dual band 802.11ax/ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
better signal strength compared to traditional antenna design - AORUS Antenna with smart antenna function for the best WIFI signal transmitting
- Multiple angle tilt and magnetic base for the best signal strength direction and location
USB TurboCharger
GIGABYTE patent pending USB TurboCharger technology allows users to recharge their mobile devices with stunning speed, up to 50% in less than 30 minutes*. By connecting Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A cable of chassis to our motherboard, USB TurboCharger can recharge both Android devices with QC 3.0 and Apple devices with Apple Fast-Charge function.
*Charge time varies with devices' hardware design, battery size, front USB 3.2 Gen1 cable quality of chassis and environmental factors, actual results will vary.
Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.
- 8 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
- 7 Temperature Sensors
- 2 External Temperature Sensors
- All Hybrid Fan Headers
- Interoperable Fans and Sensors
- Supports High Current Fans up to 24W(2AX12V) with Over-Current Protection
- Intuitive UI for Fan Control
Hybrid Fan Pin Headers
Assume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate and water-temperature through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers or external thermistor sensors—giving you absolute mastery over your PC.- All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.
New Smart Fan 5 Software
Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage preferences.For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.
ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes
All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec
ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).
Hi-Fi Grade WIMA Audio Capacitors
TRX40 AORUS motherboards feature Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors which are used as feedback signal processing to deliver crystal and balanced sound and are also being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. The addition of this to the exclusive AORUS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles
DTS :X® Ultra
Recreates an authentic, spatially accurate 3D audio experience for gaming over any headphones or speakers. Supports channel-based, scene based and object-based audio. Provides out-of-the-box calibration for a range of headphones and speakers. Provides post-processing enhancements and device level tuning for DTS® codecs.
DTS Sound Unbound* leverage Microsoft Spatial, enabling the the most believable, 3D audio experience for games. Immersion through DTS Headphone:X means in the sonic landscape, stationary and moving sounds can be heard from above, below or around the listener. Sounds pass around the listener with amazing externalization and accurate localization.
DTS:X Ultra Technology Video
DTS:X Ultra Experience Video
No More Confusion During In-Game Voice Chat
Microphone input with higher front dynamic range allows gamers to hear more clearly. No more misunderstandings, no more confusing GO! GO! GO! as NO! NO! NO!
Integrated I/O Shield Armor
Durable Design And Easy Installation
With an integrated I/O shield, building a GIGABYTE Ultra Durable PC is even easier and convenient. Users can expect excellent durability with the durable design of the pre-installed I/O shield.
Solid Pin Power Connectors
TRX40 DESIGNARE feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin +8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.
Solid Pin Power connector advantages
- Larger contact area for electricity
- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
- Ultra durable and longer lifespan
Ultra Durable™ Memory Armor
GIGABYTE exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion/twisting and plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.
Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor
Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor
The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
The Industry's Leading LAN Static-Electricity & Surge Protection
GIGABYTE motherboards use ICs with up to 3 times the ESD resistance levels compared to traditional ICs. This helps to better protect the motherboard and its components against potential damage caused by static electricity. GIGABYTE motherboards also feature special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in power delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal with any potentially irregular and inconsistent power delivery.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you're good to go!
GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket
GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS™ Design
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', protecting users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.
RGB FUSION 2.0
Support RGB Lighting Effect in Full Color
Personalize your next PC rig to your liking by selecting the color of your choice to illuminate the external RGB light strip.
RGB Fusion 2.0 Software
With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.
BIOS
New User Interface
All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
Optimized Memory Installation Reminder
Displays correct installation reminder message when user installs two memory modules but runs single channel mode.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
APP CENTER
GIGABYTE APP CENTER is an useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep you updated with latest utilities and drivers version.
EasyTune
GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.
System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.
XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere
Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!* Free 1 year XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Premium License.
- Enjoy 3 days FREE seamless connection to any game server in the world
- Experience up to 60% overall connection improvement
- Receive FREE unlimited access to PC Gaming Launchpad, supporting over 800 MMO games
- Monitor your Game Ping and Connection Statistics continuously