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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE TRX40 DESIGNARE sTRX4 AMD motherboard

SKU CH-RJ6T-47SXM

Supports 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper with quad-channel DDR4 up to 256 GB, 16+3 phase 70 A VRM, four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, dual Intel 1 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and 120 dB audio

  • ProcessorSupport 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors
  • ChipsetAMD TRX40
  • Form factorXL ATX
  • CPU socketsTRX4
  • Memory slot count8 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memorySupport for DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.
  • Supports 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper CPUs with sTRX4 socket
  • 8 DDR4 slots deliver quad-channel memory up to 256GB
  • 16+3 phase Infineon VRM with 70A power stages ensures stable delivery
  • 4 PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots plus bundled 40Gb/s add-in card expand NVMe storage
  • Dual Intel 1GbE LAN, WiFi 6 and BLUETOOTH 5.0 provide versatile connectivity

Threadripper workstation foundation

The GIGABYTE TRX40 DESIGNARE targets professionals building high-core-count workstations around 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors. The sTRX4 socket and AMD TRX40 chipset deliver quad-channel memory bandwidth and extensive PCIe 4.0 connectivity for rendering, simulation and multi-GPU compute workloads. Eight DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 256 GB of ECC or non-ECC unbuffered memory.

Quad-channel DDR4 and PCIe 4.0 lane limits

Memory operates at JEDEC speeds up to 3200 MHz with a long list of validated overclocked frequencies reaching 4400 MHz. Four PCIe 4.0 x16 slots provide two at x16 and two at x8 electrical, while a single x1 slot and eight SATA 6 Gb/s ports handle additional expansion. Four M.2 sockets — two CPU-attached and two chipset-attached — accept 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives with PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA signalling.

Upgrading from earlier Threadripper platforms

Builders moving from TRX40's predecessor gain PCIe 4.0 across CPU and chipset lanes, dual 1 GbE Intel LAN with cFosSpeed traffic shaping and onboard Intel WiFi 6 plus BLUETOOTH 5.0. The 16+3 phase Infineon digital VRM with 70 A power stages and triple thermal protection including 8 mm heatpipe sustains heavy all-core loads. A bundled 40 Gb/s GC-Titan Ridge add-in card and exclusive AORUS Gen4 AIC adaptor add four more NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 slots for storage scaling.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameTRX40 DESIGNARE
Processor
ProcessorSupport 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors
CPU socketsTRX4
ChipsetAMD TRX40
Memory
Memory slot count8 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memorySupport 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 modules
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsQuad Channel
Storage
SATA ports8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
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)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C)
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4050H codec + Realtek ALC1220-VB codec
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
Connectivity
Ethernet controller2 x Intel GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2 × 1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX200:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
Support for 11 ax 160 MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbit/s data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Bluetooth support5.0
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 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)
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)
Rear panel ports1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x RJ-45 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connectors
Size & build
Form factorXL ATX
Width and length12.8 in × 10.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Should I fill all eight DDR4 slots or start with four modules for this TRX40 board?

The board runs quad-channel memory across eight slots and supports up to 256 GB total. Populating all eight slots gives maximum capacity and bandwidth, while four matched modules still provide full quad-channel performance with less electrical load on the memory controller.

What does the 16+3 phase 70 A VRM design mean for a Threadripper CPU under load?

The 16+3 phase Infineon digital VRM with 70 A power stages delivers stable current to high-core-count Threadripper processors, helping maintain boost clocks during sustained multi-threaded workloads without thermal throttling.

How many PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives can I run simultaneously from the CPU and chipset M.2 slots?

The CPU provides two M.2 sockets and the chipset adds two more, each wired for PCIe 4.0 x4, so four NVMe SSDs can operate at full Gen 4 speed concurrently.

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