Compatible with 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, the TRX40 PRO WIFI TRX4 ATX Motherboard from MSI has been designed with an extended heatsink for an improved thermal solution. This motherboard will fit in ATX sized cases, supports the TX4 socket and the TRX40 chipset, and is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit).
The ATX form factor of the TRX40 PRO WIFI has eight 288-pin DDR4 slots that support up to 256GB of quad-channel memory, and the supported memory speeds are supported up to 4666 MHz when overclocked. For storage, there are eight SATA III 6 Gb/s ports, one M.2 Key M slot that supports type 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA III SSDs, plus one additional M.2 Key M slot that supports type 2242, 2260, and 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA III SSDs. The internal storage may be configured as RAID 0, 1, 10.
There is also one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port (rear panel), three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (rear panel), and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (rear panel), two USB 2.0 Type-A ports (rear panel). Internal USB headers support USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0. For those looking to expand their system using PCIe, there are four PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x16/x8/x16/x8 mode) and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. For network connectivity, there are two Gigabit RJ45 ports, or take advantage of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless network and peripheral connectivity.
This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, meaning that users will need to purchase a dedicated and compatible graphics card of their choice. For users looking to take advantage of multiple GPUs, the TRX40 PRO WIFI supports 3-Way NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire technologies.
Using the Realtek ALC1220 7.1-channel HD audio codec, this motherboard can support audio with higher fidelity than standard controllers. There is also an additional Realtek ALC4050H codec that supports front and rear panel mic-in, plus S/PDIF output. Audio can also be output using the integrated five 3.5mm audio outputs on the rear panel. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty.
General Features
Cooling
Stay Cool for a Reliable System
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. MSI motherboards feature excellent power design with a solid and heavy heatsink. They've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system virtually any way you want.
Larger Heatsink for More Cooling
Heatsinks on top of the power delivery circuits help to dissipate excessive heat. Extended heatsinks have even more surface area for more thermal dissipation.
FrozrF Heatsink Design
Higher performance generates more heat. Its thermal solution is very important to the TRX40 chipset, which features PCIe 4.0 bandwidth. MSI motherboards also feature a patented fan design to provide improved performance for prosumers.
Propeller Blade Technology
The airflow increases more than 20% and brings a better cooling effect.
Improved Airflow for SSD Cooling
Fast SSDs can decrease in performance when they get hot. The airflow from the Frozr heatsink design also benefits M.2 cooling to help ensure SSDs maintain their performance by offering higher levels of thermal protection.
Easy Cooling Control
MSI's Frozr heatsink design combines the power of MSI's Zero Frozr and AI tuning technology to auto-adjust fan speed according to the chipset's temperature. You can also select three different modes (Boost/Balance/Silence) depending on your preferences via Dragon Center or MSI UEFI BIOS and enjoy performance without compromise.
Control Fans In BIOS and Software
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to four temperature targets for the CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
Automatically Detect DC or PWM Mode with Hysteresis
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to help your system stay silent.
Optimized for Water Cooling
A dedicated water pump PIN header provides up to 2A of current and can control pump speed. It supports most popular All-in-One and custom water cooling solutions on the market.
Hardware
User Friendly Design
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart designs for DIY users, as countless system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweakers. This makes it so easy to install your own motherboard without any issue.
Keep Out Zone
The circuitry within MSI motherboards help ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean, preventing component contact or damage to the motherboard.
XL Clip
The enlarged PCIe clips help you swap or remove devices more easily. It also helps keep the PCIe slot stronger and safer.
Debug LED
Run into trouble? The digital LED display will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
EZ Debug LED
Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
Boot Up Guaranteed
Having trouble with updating the BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don't worry! With Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons, use one of them to use options to successfully boot your system again. Clear CMOS restores the BIOS to its default settings, while Flash BIOS will flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. A CPU and memory are not required.
Compatibility
Processor Support
MSI TRX40 motherboards support AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors. When combined with MSI Core Boost technology, you can release maximum performance with a wide range of processors.
Memory Compatibility and Testing
Get stability out of MSI's extensive and aggressive memory testing and optimization. Working alongside partnered brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.SKILL, and many more, MSI has worked hard to get the most out as many memory configurations as possible.
BIOS and Software
Dragon Center
MSI Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboard features and unleash endless possibilities.
True Color
True Color provides optimized monitor brightness and color in several modes for different situations. You can also customize it yourself.
Live Update
MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and software so you can focus on your work.
User Scenario
MSI Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
Hardware Monitor
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real time.
OC Setting
Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
Total Fan Control
Assume complete control of your fans with Total Fan Control. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks.
True Color
True Color provides optimized monitor brightness and color in several modes for different situations. You can also customize it yourself.
Live Update
MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and software so you can focus on your work.
User Scenario
MSI Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
Hardware Monitor
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real time.
OC Setting
Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
Total Fan Control
Assume complete control of your fans with Total Fan Control. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks.
Click BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking.
Game Boost
Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.
A-XMP
Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
M-Flash
Flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS setup utility.
Hardware Monitor
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real time, including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
Total Fan Control
Monitor and manage fan speeds for system and CPU fans.
Secure Erase+
Wipe an SSD with an optimized formatting algorithm and enjoy and SSD with more free space.
Memory Try It
Get more speed out of your system's memory for improved performance.
M.2 Genie
Quickly and easily set up a RAID 0 array for M.2 and U.2 SSDs with this automated utility.
Search & Favorites
A permanent search & favorites option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.
Game Boost
Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.
A-XMP
Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
M-Flash
Flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS setup utility.
Hardware Monitor
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real time, including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
Total Fan Control
Monitor and manage fan speeds for system and CPU fans.
Secure Erase+
Wipe an SSD with an optimized formatting algorithm and enjoy and SSD with more free space.
Memory Try It
Get more speed out of your system's memory for improved performance.
M.2 Genie
Quickly and easily set up a RAID 0 array for M.2 and U.2 SSDs with this automated utility.
Search & Favorites
A permanent search & favorites option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.
CPU
Built for Hardcore Gamers and Prosumers
This motherboard is designed to fully utilize the 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors, ready to deliver efficient performance when gaming.
Core Boost
Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU with pinpoint precision. Not only does this support multi-core CPUs, it also creates good conditions for CPU overclocking.
Load-Line Calibration
Load-Line Calibration options let you stabilize CPU voltage under most loads.
Overvoltage Protection
Mechanisms help prevent short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
Digital Power Design
A fully digital electrical power design allows for pinpoint and undistorted current delivery to the CPU.
Double Power Connectors
Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power, even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.
Memory
Easy Overclocking with A-XMP Profile
The A-XMP (AMD Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI's BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC lab. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get improved memory speed and stability.
Storage
Lightning Gen 4 M.2
Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI TRX40 motherboards feature Lightning Gen 4 M.2, which is a fast onboard storage solution with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.
M.2 XPANDER-Z
Add two additional M.2 SSDs with the included M.2 XPANDER-Z add-in card.
AMD StoreMI
TRX40 motherboards shipped with StoreMI, an AMD SSD technology to improve storage performance. This tool helps create a virtual SSD by blending storage capacities, treats flash as primary storage, and optimizes data access with continuous monitoring. All these functions can enhance read/write speed for active data and provide fast boot times and application startup.
Easy RAID Setup with M.2 Genie
Looking to go all out in terms of raw data speed and put multiple SSDs in RAID 0? Setting this up can prove to be quite the challenge. That's why MSI created M.2 Genie, a feature to make setting up RAID 0 for M.2 and U.2 much easier and less time consuming.
Storage Boost Your Storage Performance
This tool is very simple to use and automatically detects your storage devices connected to the system. When enabled, X-Boost optimizes your SSDs to keep your system fast and maximize storage performance, saving you a lot of time when loading or transferring data.
USB
Double Bandwidth with Lightning USB 3.2 20G
Featuring the Lighting ASmedia 3242 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 controller, MSI motherboards offer USB speeds up to 20 Gb/s with compatible devices using the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port.
More Stability with AMD Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2
Current USB standards and protocols are supported, including USB 3.2 Gen 2.
USB Type-C Reversible Connector
Get all the performance benefits with the convenience of the USB Type-C connector. This reversible USB connector allows for the effortless connecting of USB devices.
Connectivity
Stable, Fast, and Secure Networking
Optimized for content creation, professional, and multimedia use, a high-quality network solution is equipped to get ready to serve you with 24/7 reliability and stability when transferring lots of data.
Low Latency LAN Powered by Intel
This model comes equipped with a premium network solution from Intel. The high-quality Gigabit LAN networking component is optimized for professional and multimedia use with outstanding performance to deliver a secure, stable, and fast network connection.
Surfacing with MU-MIMO Technology
The Wi-Fi 6 (802,11ax) standard adopts the OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies and is able provide up to 4x the network capacity and efficiency in a high signal density environment. Compared to the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) standard, which can only send the data packet to one device at a time on each channel, Wi-Fi 6 can combine the packet, separate it to several devices, and allow signals from the different devices to be bundled together. This technology provides all devices in the same network environment with the same bandwidth in an efficient way.
Intel Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connect to a high-speed wireless network powered by an Intel Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution with MU-MIMO technology delivering speeds up to 2400 Mb/s.
Audio
Audio Boost 4
High-Quality Audio Capacitors
A high-fidelity sound experience with strong acoustics and realism for studio-level headphones is ensured.
HD Audio Connectors
Keep your sound pure with a digital signal.
A high-fidelity sound experience with strong acoustics and realism for studio-level headphones is ensured.
HD Audio Connectors
Keep your sound pure with a digital signal.
De-Pop Protection
A de-pop filter helps eliminate loud popping noises that occur when devices are plugged/unplugged or when the PC is turned on/off.
Isolated Audio Design
EMI-shielded HD audio processors let you enjoy the pure sound quality from the front and rear connectors.
Separated Audio Layers for Clean Left and Right Channels
Using separated layers in the PCB ensures clear sound quality for both the left and right audio channels.
Dedicated Headphone Amplifier that Auto Detects Impedance
A dedicated headphone amplifier can drive audiophile headphones with an impedance of up to 600 Ohms, delivering studio-grade sound quality from your gaming system. Audio Boost automatically detects the proper impedance level.
Components
PCIe Steel Armor
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
Windows 10 Certified
With MSI, you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 10. With true dedication to performance, MSI's R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on MSI products.