ASROCK TRX50 WS User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 7
1.4 I/O Panel 10
1.5 Block Diagram 12
1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz
Antenna 13
Chapter 2 Installation 14
2.1 Installing the CPU 15
2.2 Installing the CPU Liquid Cooler 19
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 21
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 23
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 24
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 25
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 27
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 29
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 30
2.10 Power On 31
2.11 Jumpers Setup 32
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 33

2.13 Smart Buttons 54
2.14 Dr. Debug 58
2.15 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_1) 64
2.16 M.2 SSD Card Installation Guide (M2_2) 67

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TRX50 WS
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock TRX50 WS motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality
and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock TRX50 WS Motherboard (EATX Form Factor)
• ASRock TRX50 WS User Manual
• 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna (Optional)
• 2 x ermistor Cables (Optional)
• 1 x Multi PSU Adaptor Cable (Optional)
• 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
• 2 x Standos for M.2 Sockets (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
cations of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s
website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother-
board, please visit our website for specic information about the model you are using. You
may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • EATX Form Factor
• 12 Layer PCB
• 2oz Copper PCB
CPU • Supports AMD RyzenTM readripperTM PRO 7000 and
AMD RyzenTM readripperTM 7000 Series Processors
• Supports AMD Socket sTR5
• Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine
Chipset • AMD TRX50
Memory • Quad Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Supports DDR5 ECC, buered memory (RDIMM/ RDIMM-
3DS) up to 7600+(OC)*
• Max. capacity of system memory: 1TB
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 3 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3 at x16; PCIE4 at x8)*
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5), supports x8 mode*
Chipset:
• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe
WiFi module
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slots
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek
ALC1220 Audio Codec)
• Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
• Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
• Nahimic Audio

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TRX50 WS
LAN 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mb/s (Marvell
AQC113)
• Support Wake-On-LAN
• Support PXE
1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s (Dragon RTL-
8125BG)
• Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Soware
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and
Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control
Wireless
LAN
• 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
• Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band*
support
* Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microso®
Windows® 11. e availability will depend on the dierent
regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated
(for supported countries) through Windows Update and so-
ware updates once available.
* A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
• 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity
technology
• Supports Bluetooth 5.2 + High speed class II
• Supports MU-MIMO
USB CPU:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
Chipset:
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (2 Rear, 2 Front)
• 4 x USB 2.0 (Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection

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Rear Panel
I/O
• 2 x Antenna Ports
• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports
• 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports
• 1 x Clear CMOS Button
• 1 x BIOS Flashback Button
• 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
• 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 mode*
• 1 x MCIO PCIe Gen5x4 Connector
• 2 x SlimSAS SFF-8654 Connectors (PCIe Gen4x4 or 4 x
SATA3 6.0 Gb/s)
Chipset:
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type
2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 mode*
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe
storage devices*
* Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support
RAID 10
Connector • 2 x ermistor Cable Headers
• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x COM Port Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 2 x Addressable LED Headers*
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)**

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TRX50 WS
• 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)***
• 3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)****
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Con-
nector)
• 1 x 3 pin ATX Power Connector*****
• 2 x 8 pin ATX 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power
Connector) (for Motherboard)******
• 2 x 6 pin PCIe 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power
Connector) (for Motherboard)******
• 1 x 6 pin Graphics 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power
Connector) (for PCIe card)*******
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio
Connector)
• 1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock
underbolt 4 AIC Card)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (10 Gb/s)
• 1 x Dr. Debug with LED
• 1 x Power Button with LED
• 1 x Reset Button with LED
* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
*** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
**** CHA_FAN1~3/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** Plug the Multi PSU Adaptor Cable that comes with the
package to ATX_CON1 if you use a secondary PSU.
****** It is required to connect both ATX12V1 and ATX12V2;
otherwise, the system may not boot up properly.
****** It is required to connect all 8 pin and 6 pin 12V Power
Connectors when overclocking.
******* It is required to connect a 6 pin PCIE 12V power cable to
GFX_12V1; otherwise, the system may not boot up properly.
BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

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OS • Microso® Windows® 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting
the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party
overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to
the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense.
We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com