• 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
• Thermal Reactive Armor Design with Fins-Array Heatsink, 8mm Mega-Heatpipe and NanoCarbon Baseplate
• Intel® X550-AT2 Dual 10GbE BASE-T LAN with cFosSpeed
• 4 Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guards
• Onboard Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with 2X AORUS Antenna
• 130dB SNR AMP-UP Audio with High-End ESS SABRE 9218 DAC, ALC1220-VB and WIMA Audio Capacitors
• 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 Gen2 Type-C™ Header
• Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS Without Installing CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

DESIGN CONCEPT

Innovative design, cutting-edge functionality, state-of-the-art aesthetics, sophisticated thermal design, next generation network connectivity ,Hi-Fi level audio system. TRX40 AORUS XTREME is the new definition of a flagship motherboard.

EXTREME POWER DESIGN

To unleash the full potential of the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ CPU, the motherboard requires the best CPU power design. With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, TRX40 AORUS XTREME is a true beast among motherboards.

Direct 16+3 Phases Infineon Digital VRM Solution

TRX40 AORUS XTREME 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.

2X Copper PCB

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.

THERMAL REACTIVE ARMOR

TRX40 AORUS XTREME uses some unprecedented and innovative thermal design to ensure CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperature under full loading application and gaming.

Right-Angled Connectors

TRX40 AORUS XTREME uses revolutionary Right-Angled Connectors design, 90% of pin headers and connectors on motherboard are right-angled and relocated to one side of PCB. The never-seen-before design help easier cable management and better in-chassis air-flow when installing great amount of devices.

NanoCarbon Baseplate

• Base plate made of aluminum instead of traditional iron ensures 3X thermal conductivity.
• A thin layer of NanoCarbon is coated on the base plate through electrostatic adhesion to enhance thermal radiation capability.
• Transfer heat from the back side PCB to the base plate so the NanoCarbon base plate can dissipate heat passively.
• Effectively lowers backside PWM component temperature by 10%.

NanoCarbon Coating

This specialized nanostructure of carbon molecules has extraordinary thermal conductivity.

Noise Detection

With the new Noise Detection function, you can monitor noise level of all devices including fans, CPU coolers, graphics card, etc. in real time, and you can determine how fast your fan speed needs to be. Our bundled Noise Detection cable doesn’t include any sound recording function, it simply detects sound pressure while protecting your privacy.

Smart Fan 5

With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming 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.

• 7 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
• 7 Temperature Sensors
• 2 External Temperature Sensors
• 1 Noise Detection Cable
• All Hybrid Fan Headers
• Support GPU temperature as source
• Interoperable Fans and Sensors
• Supports High Current Fans up to 24W(2A x 12V) with Over-Current Protection
• Intuitive UI for Fan Control

Intelligent Fan Control Design

Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop, map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperature—all of it can be customized to your liking.

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.

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

Hungry for better performance? TRX40 AORUS XTREME has full PCIe 4.0 design, supports high frequency memory, and full SSD thermal guard to make sure you get the maximum full system performance.

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

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 profiles 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.

PCIe 4.0 Design

TRX40 AORUS XTREME equips several new components to ensure the best PCIe 4.0 signal quality, including PCB, PCIe Slots, M.2 Slots, re-drivers, switches that are specifically designed for PCIe 4.0. There will be no compromise on PCIe 4.0 performance.

Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 4400MHz and Beyond*

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4400MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard. 

4-Way Wide Configuration

TRX40 AORUS XTREME 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

AORUS Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.

Quad NVMe M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 Support : Extreme Performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe PCIe SSDs 

AORUS 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.

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY 

A Flagship product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. TRX40 AORUS XTREME provides all next-generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

Server-Class Intel® X550-AT2 Dual 10GbE LAN

Pre-mounted Server-Class Intel® X550-AT2 provides dual 10 GbE manageable connection for the system, further boosts the communication performance and reliability between clients.

Introducing 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.

Benefits 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:

• All new antenna supported 802.11ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz, 4dBi signal gain
• 2x signal strength compared to traditional antenna design
• Two 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.}

DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS

GIGABYTE ID team designs TRX40 AORUS XTREME from the drawing board. After countless hours of conceptualizing ideas, fine tuning details and engaging in discussion, GIGABYTE has produced a board that is equal parts beast and beauty.

Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

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.

HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM

For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. TRX40 AORUS XTREME is equipped with several audiophile level components such as ESS SABRE DAC and WIMA capacitors to provide a superb audio experience.

True Hi-Fidelity Music : (Digital Audio) 

Provides high quality surround sound audio and vibrant stream experience.

ESS SABRE reference DAC 9218 : (Digital / Analog Convert) 

• Support QUAD DAC™ to deliver superb 124dB DNR and 112dB THD+N.
• True 2vrms outputs are capable of driving professional high impedance headphones and deliver professional line-level outputs.
• Analog Volume Control delivers 130dB SNR at low listening levels by reducing noise as the audio signal decreases.
• High-Res music Supports up to 32bit 192KHz PCM.

Gold Plated Audio Jacks : (Crystal Sound Output) 

High resistance to corrosion and oxidation.

Precise TXC Oscillator

Provides precise time triggers to Digital-Analog Converters.

Audiophile Grade Capacitors

Famous WIMA capacitors are used as feedback signal processing to deliver crystal and balanced sound.

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 Sound Unbound needs the latest Windows fixes in the Windows 10, please upgrade your Windows 10 OS to Win10 Build 18898 or later versions.}

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE is reputable for its durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say, we use the best components we can find on the TRX40 AORUS XTREME and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.

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.

Ultra Durable™ Memory Armor

AORUS' exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion/twisting and plate bending, in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.

Solid Pin Power Connectors

TRX40 AORUS motherboards 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

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 BIOS & APP CENTER

Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. TRX40 AORUS XTREME bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

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. 
• Intuitive Load Line Curve : Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.

APP CENTER

GIGABYTE APP CENTER is a useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep updated with the 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.}