Name: Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 32237

Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A

AMD TR5 CEB workstation motherboard, CPU and memory overclocking ready, robust 20 power-stage design, PCIe 5.0 x 16, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB4, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb LAN, multi-GPU support

Ready for Advanced AI PC: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
AMD sTR5 Socket Supports up to 96-Core CPUs: Ready for AMD Socket sTR5 for Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 9000 & 7000 WX-Series and Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9000 & 7000 Series Processors
CPU and Memory Overclocking: Support for up to 1TB ECC R-DIMM DDR5 memory modules (1DPC)
Robust Power & Thermal Design: 20 power stages with two 8-pin power connectors for the CPU, massive VRM cooling, chipset and M.2 heatsinks, and M.2 thermal pad
Ultrafast Connectivity: Three PCIe^® 5.0 x16 slots, one PCIe^® 4.0 x16 slot, two USB4 (40Gbps) ports, 10 Gb & 2.5 Gb LAN ports, four M.2 slots, front USB 20Gbps Type-C^® ports, and SlimSAS NVMe support
Server-Grade IPMI Remote Management: hardware and software support for ASUS IPMI expansion cards, plus ASUS Control Center Express software for real-time monitoring and management
Trusted Stability: Validated for extensive compatibility with the latest technologies, an expansive QVL list, and tested for 24/7 operation

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A WORKSTATION WONDERLAND

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard offers elite speed, compatibility and stability tailored to content creation, software development, machine learning and AI era applications. Twenty power stages fuel AMD Ryzen^™ Threadripper^™ processors with up to 96 cores, while supporting up to 1 TB of R-DIMM DDR5 modules, delivering the performance potential that professionals need for cutting-edge applications.

With onboard PCIe^® power connectors offering additional support for multiple graphics cards, active cooling on the VRM heatsinks, WiFi 7, USB4^® (40 Gbps), SlimSAS and IMPI support, the Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A comes prepared for a wide array of scenarios and industries.

Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A front view, 45 degrees.

1 × USB 2.0 port1 × BIOS FlashBack^™ buttonWi-Fi 74 × USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports2 × DisplayPort IN10 G + 2.5 G Ethernet ports2 × USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports1 × Clear CMOS button2 × USB4^® ports
(with DisplayPort^™ 1.4, 8K @ 60 Hz)2 × audio jacks3 × PCIe 5.0 ×16 (×16) Safeslots2 × M.2 slots
(2280, PCIe 5.0 ×4 mode)1 × M.2 slot
(2280, PCIe 4.0 ×4 mode)1 × PCIe 4.0 ×16 (×16) Safeslot

Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A front view, 60 degrees.

10 × 2 power stages for VRMActive cooling for VRM heatsinksAMD Socket sTR5 for AMD Ryzen^™ Threadripper^™ PRO 7000 & 9000 WX AMD Ryzen^™ Threadripper^™ 7000 & 9000 Series Processors1 × 24 pin Main Power connector1 × Front USB 20 Gbps Type-C port1 × 4-pin to 24 pin Power connector1 × 6-pin PCIe Power connector1 × 8-pin PCIe Power connector1 × SlimSAS port1 × Front USB 5 Gbps port1 × M.2 slot (2280, PCIe 5.0 ×4 mode) (supported with Pro Series CPU)4 × SATA 6 Gb/s portsAMD TRX50 Chipset1 × SlimSAS port (shared bandwidth with M.2_3)BMC headerOverclocking-related headers and switches

CPU AND MEMORY OVERCLOCKING READY

For AMD Threadripper 9000 & 7000 series workstations and high-end desktop (HEDT) models, AMD offers CPU and DRAM overclocking options. To fully leverage the performance of these processors, ASUS has incorporated an innovative dual PSU design on the Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard. Along with robust power delivery and advanced cooling modules, this board exhibits remarkable stability during overclocking. Hardware switches and optimized BIOS options on the motherboard provide overclocking enthusiasts with greater convenience when pushing their systems to the limit. You may further boost your memory performance by enabling EXPO settings. The comprehensive synergy of EXPO and ECC R-DIMM further combines exceptional performance with outstanding stability, setting a new standard for workstation and high-end desktop computing.

The CPU socket and DIMM slots on the Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A emit a blue light, indicating its strong overclocking capabilities.

INNOVATIVE COOLING AND ROBUST PERFORMANCE

This is a photo of the VRM cooler opened up. You can see that it's designed with 20+3+3+3 power stages at the bottom. The performance is astonishing.

Power Stages in VRM Area

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A voltage regulator module setup is comprised of 20+3+3+3 power stages, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest AMD Ryzen^™ processors demand, and stability for extreme overclocking.

This is an exploded diagram of SOC and DRAM heatsinks.

Active VRM Cooling Solutions

The extruded aluminum heatsinks on the MOSFETs and chokes contain active cooling to greatly enhance thermal efficiency, while fins also significantly improve heat dissipation.

ProCool II Connectors

ProCool II connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the 12V CPU input. This second generation features improved heat dissipation and a metal shroud.

Mark the location of an 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe cable connector using golden light.

Onboard PCIe Power Connectors

An 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe cable connector built into the motherboard can ensure power output stability when multiple graphic cards need to be installed.

The DIMM slots are positioned on either side of the CPU socket.

ECC R-DIMM Memory Support

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard boasts a robust design featuring four R-DIMM DDR5 memory module slots with ECC support, a feature that improves the prevention of system crashes and data corruption, thereby ensuring that a workstation remains reliable and responsive for professional demands.

ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY
Ultrafast Networking

Multi-GPU Support

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard features three PCIe^® 5.0 x16 slots and one PCIe^®4.0 x16 that provide flexible system configurability and expandability. With high-powered graphics cards, it can bring enhanced performance in modelling, simulation and AI era applications.

WiFi 7

Next-gen WiFi 7 include the 6 GHz band and 4096 QAM, delivering up to 2.8X ultra-fast WiFi speeds. The revolutionary Multi-Link Operation (MLO)2 provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming, and industrial IoT.

Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput to improve signal quality and cover greater distances. With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.

ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY

Ultrafast Networking

Mark the 10G Ethernet port and the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port on the back I/O using a golden light.

Marvell^® AQtion 10 Gbps Ethernet

With up to 10 times the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos, performing system backups and transferring large files is now faster than ever before.

Intel^® 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Provides up to 2.5 faster transfers versus standard 1 Gb Ethernet connections for faster downloads and smoother high-res video streaming.

ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY - Plenty of High Speed USB Ports

Using golden light, mark the location of the USB 20 Gbps port. It is located on the right side of the motherboard.

USB 20 Gbps with PD

Front panel connector offers a transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery up to 30 watts, to charge devices faster than previous types of USB ports.

Using golden light, mark the location of six USB 10 Gbps ports’ location.

6 x USB 10 Gbps

Using golden light, mark the location of the Dual USB4® port. It is located on the back of the motherboard.

Dual USB4^® Connectivity

Get immersed in your creations with two USB4^® ports for connecting to all your content-creation gadgets, enjoying up to 40 Gbps bi-directional data transfers. To further push your creative work with one 8K or two 4K color-accurate monitors, you can connect your discrete graphics card to the onboard DisplayPort^™ In port on the rear I/O panel and direct the video output via the USB4^® port.

ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY High Capacity Storage

ULTRAFAST CONNECTIVITY

High Capacity Storage

Using golden light, mark the positions of the four M.2 slots.

M.2 PCIe 5.0

M.2 PCIe 4.0

M.2 PCIe 5.0/4.0 slots

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A includes four onboard M.2 slots. Users working with massive files can use RAID to group multiple NVMe devices together for massive I/O bandwidth and speedy data reading and writing. This configuration is ideal for creators who work with massive video files, as it supports RAID configurations across multiple NVMe devices to achieve massive I/O bandwidth and to ensure seamless playback in editing bays.

SlimSAS Ports

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard also features a SlimSAS port for connecting industrial SSD drives, servers and networking equipment.

REMOTE CONTROL SOLUTIONS

Server-grade Remote Management

ASUS IPMI Expansion Card

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A is compatible with ASUS IPMI Expansion card featuring a dedicated Ethernet-to-BMC chip that provides the intelligence for its IPMI architecture. Administrators can remotely communicate with the BMC to take some corrective actions — such as resetting or power cycling a system.

ASUS Control Center Express

The Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A comes with ASUS Control Center Express — a real-time IT monitoring and management software designed for business that improves productivity and enhances security, helping prevent unauthorized access and data leaks.

THOROUGH THERMAL DESIGN

Chipset Cooling

A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

Using golden light, mark the location of the 10 Gb LAN heatsink, which is on the same side as the back I/O.

10 Gb LAN Cooling

An ideally located and extended heatsink on the 10 Gb Ethernet controller ensures the stable performance of high-speed networking anytime, anywhere.

Using golden light, mark the location of four M.2 slots come with large heatsinks

M.2 Cooling

All four M.2 slots come with large heatsinks to keep NVMe storage at the optimal operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability. M.2 thermal pads on select slots go even further to ensure peak performance from next-gen drives.

INNOVATIVE DIY DESIGN AND ROBUST RELIABILITY

PCIe Q-release Slim

The new design of Q-release Slim allows users to remove the graphics card by tilting the card in its slot. This design also keeps the original method of removing the graphics card by pushing down on the retention clip.

Step 1: Firmly grasp the graphics card.

Step 2: Slightly tile the card while pulling upward.

* For detailed instructions, please refer to the user manual.

Highlight the 4 PCIe slots and the center position of a DIMM with golden light.

EZ DIY Design

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM

PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so ASUS adapted its SMT manufacturing process to ensure the highest data speeds for its SafeSlot design. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering users to insert modules with speed, accuracy and confidence.

Highlight the Q-Latch on a side of M.2 with a golden circle. It's a small gray circular component.

M.2 Q-Release & Q-Latch

The new M.2 heatsink features a convenient switch to quickly remove it, eliminating the need for tiny screws during SSD installation. Its strong locking mechanism also provides a snug contact surface, helping to ensure reliable heat dissipation for your SSD.

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. This design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

The data shows that the Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard is tested to work at up to 45°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.

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24/7 Reliability

Built for around-the-clock operation

Optimized for 24/7 operation, the Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WIFI A motherboard is tested to work at up to 45^°C and 80% humidity, ensuring it can handle diverse operating environments.