Asus Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE User manual

Brand: Asus

Model: Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE

Category: Motherboards

Type: User manual

Motherboard

Pro WS

WRX90E-

SAGE SE

E22564

First Edition

November 2023

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv

About this guide .......................................................................................................... v

Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE specifications summary............................................ viii

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-1

1.2 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................1-2

1.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................1-24

1.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 1-24

1.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 1-25

Chapter 2: Basic Setup

2.1 CPU installation ..........................................................................................2-1

2.2 DIMM installation ........................................................................................2-3

2.3 M.2 module installation ............................................................................2-4

2.4 Motherboard installation .........................................................................2-13

2.5 Power connection ....................................................................................2-14

2.6 USB4® monitor connection .....................................................................2-16

2.7 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation ...........................................2-18

2.8 BIOS FlashBack™ ....................................................................................2-19

2.9 Clear CMOS button ..................................................................................2-20

2.10 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-21

2.11 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-21

Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support

3.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS ................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................................3-2

3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............................................................................3-3

3.4 RAID configurations ..................................................................................3-4

Appendix

Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE block diagram ........................................................... A-1

Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-2

General Notices ....................................................................................................... A-6

Notices for non Wi-Fi model................................................................................... A-9

Warranty ................................................................................................................. A-11

ASUS contact information .................................................................................... A-13

Service and Support ............................................................................................. A-13

Product Register ................................................................................................... A-13

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical

outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,

disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These

devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the

manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures

between 10°C and 35°C.

Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information

WARNING

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Swallowing can lead to chemical burns,

perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe

burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion.

Seek medical attention immediately.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the

motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and includes descriptions for

each part of the motherboard.

• Chapter 2: Basic Setup

This chapter lists the basic setup procedures for setting up your motherboard.

• Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support

This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility

and support on RAID.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software

updates.

1. ASUS website

The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

3. MyASUS

MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues,

optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive

creation. Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for installation guide and FAQ.

MyASUS is only available on selected models, please check your motherboard’s

specifications summary to see if your motherboard supports MyASUS.

6. RAID Configuration Guide

Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID

Configuration Guide. Please visit the AMD website for the latest information on RAID

configurations.

7. BIOS FlashBack™ Feature

Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the BIOS

FlashBack™ Feature.

4. Motherboard Installation Guide

Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the Motherboard

Installation Guide.

5. Driver and Utilities FAQ

Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and

installing drivers and utilities for your motherboard.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this user guide.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to

yourself when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE specifications summary

CPU

AMD Socket sTR5 WRX90 for RYZEN™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-

Series Processors*

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Chipset AMD WRX90 Chipset

Memory

8 x DIMM slots, DDR5, ECC Registered Memory*

8-Channel Memory Architecture

Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)

* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules

vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information

please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product

information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/.

Graphics

1 x VGA port from AST2600

2 x USB 40Gbps (USB4®) ports support USB Type-C® display outputs*

* Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

** Output at USB4® Type-C® 40G USB 1 or USB4® Type-C® 40G USB 2 ports

each require a Mini DisplayPort IN to DisplayPort adapter cable. For more

information on display connection and video output configuration using the

Mini DisplayPort IN ports, please refer to the user manual.

Expansion Slots

AMD RYZEN™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors*

6 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x8 mode)

* Please check PCIe bifurcation table on support site

(https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

* To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to

https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Supports 4 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS ports, and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s

ports*

AMD RYZEN™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors

- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110

(supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110

(supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280

(supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

- M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280

(supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

AMD WRX90 Chipset

- SlimSAS_1 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device

- SlimSAS_2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA

RAID 0/1/5/10. Please visit the AMD website for the latest information on

RAID configurations.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet (Dedicated Management LAN for AST2600)

1 x Intel® Dual 10Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth®M.2 slot only (Key E, PCIe)*

* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

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USB

Rear USB (Total 9 ports)

2 x USB 40Gbps (USB4®) with ASMedia ASM4242 controller ports

(2 x USB Type-C®)

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 7 ports)

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio

Realtek 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

- Premium audio capacitors

- 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 Sound audio output.

* This motherboard will only support up to 5.1 Surround Sound due to the

number of audio ports available on this motherboard.

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x USB 40Gbps (USB4®) with ASMedia ASM4242 controller ports

(2 x USB Type-C®)

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)

1 x VGA port

2 x Mini DisplayPort IN

1 x Intel® dual 10Gb Ethernet ports

1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port

2 x Audio jacks

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

1 x Clear CMOS button

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Internal I/O connectors

Fan and Cooling Related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

1 x W_PUMP+ header

2 x 4-pin VRM Fan header (with VRM FAN onboard)

1 x 4-pin M.2 Fan header (with M.2 FAN onboard)

Power Related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors

2 x 8-pin PCIe to CPU Power connectors

2 x 8-pin PCIe Power connectors

Storage Related

4 x M.2 slots (Key M)

2 x SlimSAS connectors

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 20Gbps connector supports USB Type-C®

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

1 x Chassis intrusion header

1 x COM port header

1 x FlexKey button

1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)

1 x LN2 mode jumper

1 x M.2 slot (Key E)

7 x ProbeIt Measurement points

1 x ReTry button

1 x RSVD switch

1 x Slow Mode switch

1 x Safe boot button

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)

1 x Start button

1 x 10-1 pin system panel header

1 x Thermal sensor header

Special Features

Extreme OC Kit

- FlexKey button

- LN2 Mode

- ReTry button

- Safe boot button

- Start button

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Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+

- 10K Black metallic capacitors

- MicroFine alloy choke

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III

- DIGI+ VRM (Digital power design with SPS)

- ESD Guards

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage protection

- SafeSlot

- Stainless-steel back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- M.2 Q-Latch

- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)

- Q-Code

- Q-Connector

- Q-DIMM

- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow

green])

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- M.2 heatsink backplate and onboard thermal pads

- M.2 heatsink

- Steel backplate

- VRM heatsink design with active fans

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- Clear CMOS button

- ProCool II

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeSlot

- SafeDIMM

Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features

- 24/7 reliability

- Overcurrent protection

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Fan Xpert 4

ASUS CPU-Z

Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)

Norton 360 for Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

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Software Features

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUSTeK. EzFlash Utility

FlexKey

Remote Management

Features

IT Management software supported

- ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)

BMC Related

1 x BMC switch

1 x BMC LAN Fixed IP switch

1 x IPMI switch

1 x Message LED header

1 x microSD card socket

2 x LAN LED headers

1 x Location LED header

1 x Location button header

1 x PSU_SMB header

1 x SMART_PSU switch

1 x VGA switch

1 x VGA header

1 x VPP_I2C header

BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS (text-based)

BIOS CAP Filename Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE: A5496.CAP

Manageability WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System Windows® 11

Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor EEB Form Factor

12 inch x 13 inch (30.5 cm x 33 cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for

the latest specifications.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard 1 x Pro WS WRX90E-SAGE SE motherboard

Cables

2 x CPU 8-pin to PCIE 8-pin adapter cables

1 x 24-pin power cable (y-cable)

2 x Mini DisplayPort cables

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

1 x Thermistor cable

Miscellaneous

1 x Q-connector

1 x M.2 Q-Latch package

1 x AMI license sticker

4 x M.2 rubber packages

1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E

Documentation 1 x ACC Express activation key card

1 x Quick start guide

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• Items not listed in the Package contents list above are purchased separately and do

not come bundled with your motherboard package.

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Motherboard User Manual 1-1

Chapter 1

Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded

object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due

to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in

the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so

may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

• The pin definitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on

the location of the header/jumper/connector.

• The illustrations for this chapter are for reference only. The WiFi module is only

available on selected models.

1.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or

change any motherboard settings.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.2 Motherboard layout

Motherboard User Manual 1-3

Chapter 1

Layout contents Page

1. CPU socket 1-5

2. DIMM slots 1-6

3. Expansion slots 1-7

4. Fan and Pump headers 1-9

5. M.2 Fan header 1-9

6. VRM Heatsink Fan header 1-9

7. Power connectors 1-10

8. M.2 slot 1-11

9. SATA 6Gb/s port 1-11

10. SlimSAS port 1-12

11. USB 20Gbps Type-C® Front Panel connector 1-12

12. USB 5Gbps header 1-12

13. USB 2.0 header 1-13

14. BMC switch 1-13

15. BMC Thermal Sensor header 1-13

16. Chassis Intrusion header 1-13

17. COM Port connector 1-14

18. Fixed Dedicated BMC LAN IP switch 1-14

19. FlexKey button 1-14

20. Front Panel Audio header 1-14

21. IPMI switch 1-15

22. LED headers 1-15

23. LN2 Mode jumper 1-15

24. Location button and LED headers 1-15

25. M.2 slot (Key E) 1-16

26. microSD Card slot 1-16

27. Power Supply SMBus connector 1-16

28. ProbeIt Measurement Points 1-17

29. ReTry button 1-18

30. RSVD switch 1-18

31. Safe Boot button 1-18

32. Slow Mode switch 1-18

33. SMART PSU switch 1-19

34. Start button 1-19

35. System Panel header 1-19

36. Thermal Sensor header 1-20

37. TPM header 1-20

38. VGA switch 1-20

39. VPP_I2C header 1-20

40. Q-Code LED 1-21

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1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

Layout contents Page

41. Q-LEDs 1-21

42. BIOS FlashBack™ LED 1-21

43. BMC LED 1-21

44. 8-pin PCIe Power Plug LED 1-22

45. 8-pin Power Plug LED 1-22

Motherboard User Manual 1-5

Chapter 1

1. CPU socket

The motherboard comes with a Socket sTR5 WRX90 for RYZEN™ Threadripper™ PRO

7000 WX-Series Processors.

Socket sTR5

• The Socket sTR5 has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed

for the Socket sTR5 socket.

• The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket

to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.

• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and

the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap

is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard

components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/

transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the

cap on the socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from

incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the

PnP cap.

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Chapter 1

2. DIMM slots

The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for

DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.

A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4

module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5

slot.

Recommended memory configurations

Slot A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1

1-DIMM V

2-DIMM V V

4-DIMM V V V V

6-DMM V V V V V V

8-DIMM V V V V V V V V

Memory configurations

You may install ECC registered DDR5 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in the DIMM channels. The system maps the

total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess

memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• AMD Ryzen™ processors support ECC registered memory.

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.

Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a

lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load or overclocking condition.

• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,

we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code

(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory

modules.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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