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Rectangular CEB server motherboard with dark VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, three full-length PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

ASUS

ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A server motherboard

SKU CH-F2D1-J10D8 MPN Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A

CEB workstation motherboard for AMD sTR5 Threadripper CPUs up to 96 cores, 20 power stages, quad-channel DDR5 ECC RDIMM, three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, four M.2, two SlimSAS, USB4, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb LAN.

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen Threadripper
  • Form factorCEB
  • CPU socketSocket sTR5
  • Network speed10 Gbit/s
  • ChipsetAMD TRX50
  • RAM slots4 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Supports up to 96-core Threadripper CPUs via sTR5 socket
  • 20 power stages with dual 8-pin connectors deliver stable CPU power
  • Three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots plus one PCIe 4.0 x16 for multi-GPU
  • 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb LAN plus two USB4 40 Gbps ports
  • Four M.2 slots and two SlimSAS connectors for high-speed storage

Target Platform

The ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A is a CEB server motherboard built for AMD sTR5 socket processors. It supports Ryzen Threadripper 7000 and 9000 Series CPUs, including PRO WX-Series models up to 96 cores. The board delivers quad-channel DDR5 ECC memory support and a 20-stage power design for sustained heavy workloads.

Ideal Use Cases

This board suits professionals building AI workstations, render farms or simulation nodes that need multi-GPU scaling via three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots plus one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. It also fits storage-heavy servers with four M.2 slots, two SlimSAS connectors and four SATA ports. Builds requiring consumer CPUs, standard ATX cases or non-ECC memory should look elsewhere.

Deciding Specification

The AMD TRX50 chipset with quad-channel DDR5 ECC registered memory support defines this platform. It requires sTR5 CPUs and ECC R-DIMM modules to function. This single specification determines whether the motherboard matches the intended processor and memory kit.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series / AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 Series / AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 Series
CPU socketSocket sTR5
ChipsetAMD TRX50
Memory
RAM slots4 x DDR5 288-pin
Memory channelsQuad Channel
ECC supportYes
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
SATA and RAID supportAMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
M.2 slotsAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 & 7000 WX-Series and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 & 7000 Series Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
AMD TRX50 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280(supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode),shared bandwidth with SlimSAS_2***
SlimSAS_2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device, shared bandwidth M.2_3***
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 & 7000 WX-Series
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)****
SlimSAS_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek ALC1220P Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback"
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Unique de-pop circuit
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 5.1 Surround So
Connectivity
Network speed10 Gbit/s
Ethernet controllerMarvell AQtion
Second LAN controllerIntel I226-LM
Second LAN speed2.5 Gbit/s
Maximum network speed10 Gbit/s + 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 & 7000 WX-Series and Ryzen Threadripper 9000 & 7000 Series Processors
3 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector supports USB Type-C
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Size & build
Form factorCEB
Width and length12.0 in × 11.0 in
Shipping weight3.72 kg
Package size381 × 330 × 102 mm
More details
Registered statusYes
SAS2 x SlimSAS
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Questions about this item

What PCIe generation do the three x16 slots use and what throughput does that provide per slot?

The board has three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots; each slot runs at up to 5.0 GT/s per lane, giving 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 bandwidth to the installed device.

What case and power connectors are required to mount this CEB motherboard?

The CEB form factor needs a chassis with CEB or E-ATX standoffs, plus two 8-pin CPU power connectors for the 20-stage VRM.

How is the board installed and which step is often missed?

Install standoffs for CEB, seat the board, connect both 8-pin CPU power cables, then populate all four DDR5 slots for quad-channel operation — skipping the second 8-pin connector is the common oversight.

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